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Laura Andrea Rios Acosta

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Bogota D.C., Colombia

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  • Berlitz
    English instructor
    Berlitz
    Feb 2025 - Current (1 year 5 months)
    As an English Instructor at Berlitz, I provide high-quality language instruction, tailoring lessons to meet the diverse needs of students, including professionals from various fields. My role requires strong communication skills, adaptability, and the ability to foster meaningful discussions on global issues, cultural dynamics, and international relations, which strengthened students' critical thinking and analytical abilities. In addition to teaching, I develop engaging curriculum materials that emphasize cross-cultural communication, an essential skill in political analysis and diplomacy.
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    Intern
    ForumCiv
    Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year 1 month)
    I worked at the Latin America and the Caribbean office for the Capacity and Communication team. I developed informational pieces such as podcasts and videos on topics related to new masculinities, post-pandemic democracies, the work of organizations that protect the rights of LGTBIQ+ people, and the situation of the Colombian armed conflict. I supported the organization of the International Seminar on Women Leaders for Democratic Inclusion held at the Universidad del Rosario in November. Within the context of this same seminar, I organized and moderated a Webinar on the Amazon and the existing imaginaries around this territory. I concluded my internship working on the redesign of a gender course guide developed by the organization and an in
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    Observer of local elections
    MOE Electoral Observation Mission
    Jan 2019
    During the local elections in Colombia of 2019, I worked as a volunteer for the Electoral Observation Mission (MOE) making sure no fraud was committed and documenting people's behaviour so it could be analysed by the mission.
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    Medical interpreter
    Language Line Solutions
    Oct 2024 - Current (1 year 9 months)
    I specialise in interpreting information in medical contexts, as I have a sound understanding of complex medical terminology and can confidently communicate the urgency of common medical emergencies. As well as advocating for patients' rights and needs.
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    Bilingual customer support representative
    Various Technology Companies
    Jan 2019 - Jan 2024 (5 years 1 month)
    To keep improving my English proficiency I have been working as a bilingual customer support representative with different companies throughout my career such as AT&T, Ring, Disney+, eBay, Vroom and Airbnb. I have acquired the ability to adapt to change, work under pressure and conflict resolution. As well as delivering results and meeting metrics.
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    Course: French as a foreign language
    L'Alliance Française
    Jan 2023
    Bogotá, COL
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    Course: English as a foreign language
    Knowledge of English
    Jan 2014 - Jan 2016 (2 years 1 month)
    Bogotá, COL
  • Universidad del Rosario
    Undergraduate degree in Political Science
    Universidad del Rosario
    Jul 2018 - Jan 2023 (4 years 7 months)
    Bogotá, COL
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    Course: English as a foreign language
    Portland English Language Academy
    Jan 2018 - Jun 2018 (6 months)
    Portland, Oregon USA
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    High School Degree
    Emilio Valenzuela Multilingual High School
    Jan 2015 - Jan 2017 (2 years 1 month)
    Bogotá, COL
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    Academic exchange
    Institute for Political Studies: Sciences Po Bordeaux
    Jan 2022 - Jun 2022 (6 months)
    Bordeaux, FR