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Karen Robertson-Smith

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I'm a psychology and mental health professional with extensive experience across social care, education, and AI training.

About

I’m a psychology and mental health professional with extensive experience across social care, education, and AI training. Currently, I work as an AI Trainer specializing in empathy-driven, mental health–informed model responses.

I bring a strong background in psychological research, autism support, and ESL instruction to AI evaluation, safety, and alignment, applying human-centered insights to create safer, more supportive AI systems.

  • 19 years' experience
  • Joined January 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Software & Internet
  • Professional Services
  • Media & Entertainment

Work experience· 6 roles

AI Trainer (Generalist) · Mercor (Remote)Dec 2025 – Present · 1 yr

Train and evaluate AI models for empathy, emotional intelligence, and therapeutic mental health responses. Apply psychology and mental health expertise to guide safe, ethical, and supportive AI behaviour.

ESL Tutor · Cambly (Remote)Aug 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 4 mos

Deliver tailored English instruction to global learners, improving fluency and confidence.

Autism Practitioner · Autism Initiatives – EdinburghApr 2007 – Jan 2014 · 6 yrs 10 mos

Senior and leadership roles supporting adults with autism and complex needs; staff supervision and service coordination.

Support Worker · Allied Healthcare GroupJan 2006 – Dec 2007 · 2 yrs
Support Worker · West HouseJan 2003 – Dec 2006 · 4 yrs
Support Worker · Richmond Fellowship ScotlandJan 2002 – Dec 2003 · 2 yrs

Education

BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology · Lancaster University2030 – 2026
PGDip Psychological Research Methods · Open University2030 – 2026
PGCert Social Sciences · Open University2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards

TEFL Certificate2030 – 2026
Mental Health Advocacy (Stage 1)2030 – 2026
NVQ II Health & Social Care2030 – 2026

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