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"
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
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)
Quibdo, Colombia
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
Bogotá, Colombia
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
Medellín, Colombia
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
Bogota, Colombia
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
Bogotá, Colombia
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
Quibdó, Colombia
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
Remote04.2023
Master of Arts - Social Sciences - Global Studies Programme
University of Freiburg
Freiburg Im Breisgau10.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Modern Languages Graduate (Education)
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
Bogotá, Colombia11.2018
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