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Ana Maria Oprea

Bologna,BO

Summary

Cultural mediator and anthropologist with experience in immigration support, inclusion initiatives, and intercultural communication. Skilled in migration related research, collaborating with institutions, organizing cultural activities, and offering support in immigration procedures . Multilingual, proactive, and passionate about working in the migration field.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

University of Bologna
04.2025 - Current
  • Contributing to a research project with CGIL Bologna on migrants’ experiences with labor support services.
  • Conduct document and literature analysis on immigration, labor, and social services.
  • Conduct extensive literature reviews to support ongoing research projects and expanding team's knowledge base.
  • Co-design research tools (questionnaires) and conduct qualitative interviews.
  • Perform content analysis and systematization of collected data.
  • Participating actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates
  • Synthesized complex information into clear summaries to make findings accessible to diverse audiences.


Cultural Mediator

Ancora Cooperativa Sociale
09.2023 - 06.2025
  • Supported school integration and provided linguistic mediation for migrant and refugee students.
  • Evaluated program effectiveness by tracking participant progress and gathering feedback from stakeholders.
  • Facilitated communication between families, schools, and institutions to promote intercultural inclusion.
  • Enhanced communication between diverse groups by providing accurate and culturally-sensitive translations.
  • Improved student social integration by facilitating peer mentorship programs and fostering a sense of community within the school.
  • Collaborated with teachers to develop specialized instructional materials, fostering an inclusive atmosphere in the classroom.

After-School Tutor

Làbas
04.2023 - 07.2023
  • Assisted migrant students with homework assignments, ensuring timely completion and thorough understanding of concepts.
  • Provided homework assistance using culture-specific curriculum and materials.
  • Assisted migrant students with Italian language learning
  • Promoted a positive culture of inclusion by modeling empathy, compassion, and respect centered activities for all students within the after-school community.

Education

Master of Arts - Cultural Anthropology And Ethnology

University of Bologna
Bologna, Italy
11-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology, Religions And Oriental Civilizations

University of Bologna
Bologna
11-2022

Skills

  • Integration Assistance
  • Migrant support
  • Intercultural and linguistic mediation
  • Questionnaire development
  • Ethnographic research
  • Interviewing techniques
  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Critical thinking
  • Organizational skills
  • Reliability

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Italian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Romanian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Intermediate (B1)
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
Nepali
Elementary (A2)

Timeline

Research Assistant

University of Bologna
04.2025 - Current

Cultural Mediator

Ancora Cooperativa Sociale
09.2023 - 06.2025

After-School Tutor

Làbas
04.2023 - 07.2023

Master of Arts - Cultural Anthropology And Ethnology

University of Bologna

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology, Religions And Oriental Civilizations

University of Bologna

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