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ANNA RATECKA

ANNA RATECKA

Summary

Skilled researcher enthusiastic about understanding the world around and social process that shape our reality. Passionate about increasing knowledge to drive growth and needed improvements. Ready to apply knowledge and 11 years of experience in social research. I am determined to seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, language skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Researcher

Jagiellonian University
09.2017 - 08.2022
  • Streamlined research processes to meet tight deadlines for multiple projects.
  • Designed and executed study approaches.
  • Interacted with study participants by preparing for examinations, obtaining consent and collecting specimens.
  • Performed research into study topics to increase knowledge and to provide valuable contributions.
  • Wrote research papers, reports, reviews and summaries regarding in sociology of migration, gender studies and social movement studies.
  • Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of collection.

Translator

University of Oslo
05.2022 - 06.2022
  • Translated documents in Polish and English.
  • Replicated flow, style and overall meaning of lectures in human rights and psychology of humanitarian aid.
  • Consulted specialized dictionaries, thesauruses and reference books to identify closest equivalents for nuanced terminology, words and phrases.
  • Listened to non-Polish video dialogue and developed translation into target language to prepare subtitle scripts.
  • Applied cultural understanding to discern specific meanings beyond literal written words.

Educator

Community Centre, Kraków-Nowa Huta
11.2016 - 06.2022
  • Prepared and gathered materials for detailed lesson plans.
  • Held afterschool meetings and rehearsals in preparation for shows.
  • Planned and executed activities to promote skill and talent development.
  • Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
  • Assumed leadership roles in classes and summer activities.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.

Education

Ph.D. - Sociology

Institute of Sociology, Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland
10.2022
  • Awarded Volkswagen Stiftung Fellowship
  • Awarded Etiuda Fellowship of doctoral students (personal grand, National Science Centre, Poland)
  • Research stays in Department for Criminology and Sociology of Law, Oslo University; Research Cluster for the Study of East Central Europe and the History of Transformations (RECET), University of Vienna; Centre for Socio-Legal Studies, Oxford Law Faculty, Oxford University.

Master of Arts - Sociology

Institute of Sociology And Interdisciplinary Humanistic Studies, Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland
07.2007
  • Received Ministry of Science scholarship for best students
  • Member of Moving Anthropology Student Network

No Degree - Computer Science and Mathematics

University of Lodz, Łódź, Poland
09.2002

Skills

  • Qualitative research
  • Surveys and Interviews
  • Critical Thinking
  • Data Analysis and Synthesis
  • Data Visualization
  • Knowledge Sharing
  • Writing and Editing
  • Proposal Preparation
  • Team Collaboration
  • Self-Driven and Motivated
  • Active Learning
  • MS Office

Hobbies

I love hiking and knitting. I am also passionate audiobooks listener.

Languages

Polish
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
German
Intermediate
B1
Norwegian
Beginner
A1

Timeline

Translator - University of Oslo
05.2022 - 06.2022
Researcher - Jagiellonian University
09.2017 - 08.2022
Educator - Community Centre, Kraków-Nowa Huta
11.2016 - 06.2022
Institute of Sociology, Jagiellonian University - Ph.D., Sociology
Institute of Sociology And Interdisciplinary Humanistic Studies, Jagiellonian University - Master of Arts, Sociology
University of Lodz - No Degree, Computer Science and Mathematics
ANNA RATECKA