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DANA ARIAS

Summary

Social Sciences Master's graduate and education professional with over 3 years of experience, now seeking to expand my knowledge and involvement in the social justice field. Passionate about community building, the transformation of societal systems, and sustainable development from an intersectional approach.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Activist

Kolumbianer in Freiburg "La Olla"
04.2021 - 04.2023
  • Organized events to support and broadcast socio-political processes in Colombia in collaboration with other international groups.
  • Organized demonstrations, movie screenings, and workshops on historical memory, peacebuilding, advocacy, education and environmental peace with the purpose of engaging people in Germany with the sociopolitical dynamics of Colombia.
  • Engaged with larger campaigns to build deeply collaborative partnerships.
  • Fostered collaborative efforts to schedule, host, and facilitate events and identify further opportunities to reach members of the community.

Intern

WOUNDEKO (Education and Human Rights counseling offices)
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
  • Maintained accurate records and documentation of projects to inform stakeholders of progress and updates.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations for the development of the
    Wounaan community's prevention and protection plans in the context of armed conflict.

Teacher

Berlitz
11.2019 - 07.2020
  • Designed and facilitated workshops and language training for children, young people and adults; as well as private companies
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.

Teacher

SMART Training Society
01.2019 - 09.2019
  • Conducted research and analysis to identify opportunities for improving the institution's curriculum
  • Provided administrative support with tasks such as data entry, bookkeeping, document's filing, and the training of new instructors.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.

Language Instructor

Speak It
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Designed learning plans adapted to the sociocultural context of the students
  • Assisted with exam, report, and material design preparation; editorial correction of essays and writings, as well as document translation.

Assistant Teacher (Intern)

Gimnasio Moderno School
02.2018 - 11.2018
  • Taught third-grade students aged 8 to 10 and supported classroom management
  • Assisted with report writing, curriculum research, the drafting of presentations, and the preparation of meetings.

Volunteer Teacher and Coordinator

12.2015 - 01.2016
  • Assisted in the planning and implementation of a community development project for 15 children aged 7 to 17 without access to formal education
  • Designed and monitored key internal processes while also locating and establishing support from non-governmental organizations
  • Developed training materials and provided tools to ensure the proper development of activities
  • Carried out lesson planning and monitoring with a focus on the group's needs and their social context

Education

Diploma - Monitoring And Evaluation of Social Projects

International Center For Interdisciplinary Studies
Remote
04.2023

Master of Arts - Social Sciences - Global Studies Programme

University of Freiburg
Freiburg Im Breisgau
10.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Modern Languages Graduate (Education)

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
Bogotá, Colombia
11.2018

Skills

  • Empiric and Qualitative Research
  • Project Planning and Implementation
  • Teaching
  • Facilitation and Training
  • Curriculum Design and Development
  • Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Data Collection and Analysis
  • Interdisciplinary Proficiency
  • Organizational skills
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Intercultural Competences
  • Communication skills

Languages

Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Intermediate (B1)
Portuguese
Elementary (A2)
German
Beginner (A1)

Timeline

Intern

WOUNDEKO (Education and Human Rights counseling offices)
06.2022 - 08.2022

Activist

Kolumbianer in Freiburg "La Olla"
04.2021 - 04.2023

Teacher

Berlitz
11.2019 - 07.2020

Teacher

SMART Training Society
01.2019 - 09.2019

Assistant Teacher (Intern)

Gimnasio Moderno School
02.2018 - 11.2018

Language Instructor

Speak It
01.2018 - 12.2018

Volunteer Teacher and Coordinator

12.2015 - 01.2016

Diploma - Monitoring And Evaluation of Social Projects

International Center For Interdisciplinary Studies

Master of Arts - Social Sciences - Global Studies Programme

University of Freiburg

Bachelor of Arts - Modern Languages Graduate (Education)

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

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