About

Thanks for stopping by. Read below to learn more about myself and my background.

Laura Paz at a conference

Background

With a background in cognitive and behavioral psychology, I bring expertise in research methodologies and practical applications. My career has evolved from an initial role as a research assistant in educational projects to working in a dynamic environment focused on the digitalization and innovation of education. I also have a solid grounding in organizational psychology, instructional design, workshop facilitation, public speaking, and basic web development.

I thrive in environments that foster open communication, where ideas are freely shared, and learning from one another is encouraged without fear of judgment. While I enjoy the flexibility of working from home, I am also eager to attend meetings, design workshops, and participate in other collaborative events whenever the opportunity arises.

Education

Universität des Saarlandes

MSc. Educational Technology
Oct 2021 - Jan 2024

  • COLFUTURO Scholarship Program
  • Final grade: 1.0

Fundación Universitaria Konrad Lorenz

Bachelor of Psychology
Aug 2016 - Dec 2020

  • Academic Exchange Scholarship - Universitat de Barcelona
  • Honorable mention for academic accomplishments: February, August 2017; November 2020; April 2021

Experience

Scheer School of Digital Sciences at Saarland University gGmbH

Content Manager
Aug 2024 - Present

  • Program Development & Competence Framework Creation
  • Course design and content development
  • Strategy & Project Management
  • EdTech & LMS Coordination

August Wilhelm Scheer Institute for Digitalized Products and Processes gGmbH

Digitalization Associate
Apr 2024 - Aug 2024

  • Co-developed the learning concept and product vision for the Scheer School of Digital Sciences at Saarland University.
  • Delivered presentations at festivals and webinars on digital transformation, learning innovation, and competence management.

Junior Digitalization Associate
Jun 2022 - Mar 2024

  • Initially held a working student position and was later promoted to a half-time permanent employee role in Mar 2022.
  • Conducted competitive analysis and benchmarking of various educational offerings.
  • Published systematic reviews and other findings at international conferences. View all publications
  • Completed master's thesis in collaboration with the University of Saarland, achieving a final grade of 1.0.

Doctors Without Borders (MSF-España)

National F2F Fundraiser Supervisor
Feb 2019 - Feb 2020

  • Managed qualitative and quantitative results of Colombia's Face-to-Face fundraising teams, overseeing daily activities and training sessions.
  • Coordinated activities and training sessions, ensuring continuous skills development for new hires.
  • Analyzed, created, and implemented new training strategies.
  • Designed and evaluated hiring processes to optimize team performance.

Sunshine Bouquet

Training and Development Intern
Jun 2020 - Dec 2020

  • Assisted in planning and implementing training processes for company personnel.
  • Contributed to the development of business training and development policies.
  • Assisted in designing and executing the company's skills training program.