Education

PhD student in Adolescent Development                                                                  2009 - 2014

Utrecht University
Thesis:  The development of empathy in adolescence: Links with parent-child 
relationships and antisocial behavior 
(Co)promotors: Prof. dr. W. Meeus, Prof. dr. S. Branje, dr. M. De Wied

Research Master: Developmental Psychopathology (cum laude)                       2006 - 2009

Leiden University 
Thesis: Predictors and Correlates of Adopted Adolescents’ Self-esteem; The Role 
of Temperament, Intelligence and Parent and Peer Support. 
Supervisor: Prof. dr. F. Juffer

Bachelor of Science Child and Family Studies (cum laude)                                    2003 - 2005

Leiden University

Bachelor Social Work and Social Services                                                                   1995 - 1999

College for Higher Professional Education Rotterdam

Professional Experience

Teacher Master Pedagogiek                                                                                            2009 -present

Utrecht University
Supervision of undergraduate students’ internships in
Child Welfare organizations
Supervision of undergraduate students’ master theses

Teacher Higher Professional Education                                                                         2006 - 2011

College for Higher Professional Education, Rotterdam
Teaching bachelor level courses in family counseling

Research Assistent                                                                                                            2006 - 2009

Leiden University
Research assistentship

Child and family care counselor                                                                                        1999 - 2006

Youth Welfare Services, Rotterdam
Video-hometraining