Find Your Linden Specialist

Hi, I am Winnie and I am an educational therapist. I hold an MA degree in inclusive education and an Advanced Diploma in Special needs education from Leeds Beckett University UK. With a decade of international school experience in early and primary years education, I specialize in Maths learning difficulties, and I am Orton Gillingham trained at the associate level.

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Passionate about fostering inclusive education, I advocate for diverse learning environments that enrich and strengthen the educational experience for all. I see every learner as a unique individual and I encourage self-agency to drive their success and support them in integrating into their learning environments and accessing the school curriculum. As I continue to be inspired by the wonderful experiences and opportunities in teaching, I am committed to creating safe, caring and meaningful learning experiences for all learners. I am delighted to be a part of a community that believes in instilling life-long learning.

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I am originally from Hong Kong and as a third culture kid, I grew up attending schools with students and families from various cultures who spoke multiple languages at home. I speak fluent English, Mandarin, Cantonese, and intermediate Japanese and am currently learning German. My background has inspired me to venture overseas to pursue my studies and careers. I have had the opportunities to live in the US, Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong, and I am now based in Berlin.

Hi! My name is Wren Knowles Schmidt and I am a counselor and school psychologist. Over the past 18+ years, I have been working with children and youth in a variety of educational and health settings. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Vermont in 2005. After moving to Berlin in 2006, I gained experience tutoring children with learning differences, teaching and leading teams in early childhood, as well as counselling children and youth coping with psychological disorders. I earned my master’s degree in Education from the University of Bath in 2017, while leading a team of early childhood educators. For my master’s thesis, I focused on bilingualism in education. I am passionate about language learning and better understanding multilingualism and multiculturalism.

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I have worked with families and clients within in-patient and out-patient clinics and medical practices, conducting psychoeducational and behavioral assessments and practicing therapeutic interventions using cognitive behavioral therapy methods. My focus is on emotional regulation, mindfulness and building resilience through analytical self-reflection and supporting lasting positive behavioral changes. In addition, I enjoy helping children and teens find creative outlets that bring them joy and balance in their lives.

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I come from the US and speak English and German. When not working and spending time with my family, I enjoy practicing yoga, attending life drawing classes, baking and reading.

Hi! I’m Yasmine and I have worked as a School Psychologist for many years with the Department of Defense, in Germany, Turkey, and Japan. In addition, I have worked with the Navajo People in New Mexico, as well as on-site and virtual school districts throughout the U.S. Support services in all of these settings included close intervention and support to students, families, and administration through assessment, counseling, behavioral intervention, IEP team and 504 collaboration, interacting with community providers, and more. My experience has ranged from Kindergarten to 12th grade, within the school settings.

Joy and laughter are significant parts of my world. Communication and resolution are always easier when team members approach the resolution table with authentic positivity and a willingness to hear all members.

Creating a level playing field is essential to empowering students to succeed, wherever the need; academically, socially, or emotionally. I have a passion for emotional wellness, family and community connectedness, and brighter futures through empowerment.

Finally, in addition to the above, my professional roles have included working as a Registered Nurse, as well as Special Education Teacher (Learning Disabilities and Emotional Difficulties). These roles have enabled me to have a broader, more effective view of the world as seen through the eyes of struggling students, families, and educators.

I am a first generation American with close family in Mannheim, Frankfurt, and France.

I speak German on a B1 level, beginning French, and of course, English!

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Hi, I’m Yvonne! I studied English and literature in Berlin, then worked in continuing education for many years. But it wasn't until I shifted my focus toward working with children and teens that I discovered my passion. After spending time developing creative, educational projects for international youth, I realized what I enjoy most is supporting children who struggle with math and numeracy. Now I’m a certified dyscalculia therapist and a member of the First Austrian Governing Body of Dyslexia (EÖDL), working directly with children and teens in and around Berlin. Beyond my one-on-one work with the kids, I love giving teacher training sessions to help teachers learn concrete strategies for reaching struggling mathematics learners in their classrooms.

My specialties include: math, numeracy, dyscalculia, and number dyslexia.

I am German and I speak German and English.