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BIO
After graduating with Honours in Educational Psychology at Universidad Andrés Bello, in Santiago, Chile, Josefina Díaz has spent the last twenty years working in education, with students ranging from preschool to university. In addition to her work as an educational psychologist and the dissemination of educational material on social media, her interests have led her to develop multiple activities related to oral storytelling, including workshops and videos, in which she tells stories and teaches how to tell them. She is committed to promoting reading among primary school students and has experience as an English teacher. She is currently working as a professor at CUNEF Universidad and a teacher at Colegio de Fomento El Prado, both in Madrid.
Education
Master in Educational Psychology, UNIR (2023), and Master in Children’s Literature, Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona (2019)
Bachelor in Educational Psychology and Bachelor in Education, Universidad Andrés Bello, Chile (2002)
Research Interests
Storytelling, reading promotion, neuroscience in learning and emotional intelligence.
Career
Teacher, Colegio El Prado, 2021–Present
In charge of the reading promotion project, Colegio Los Andes, Chile, 2017–2020
Storyteller, in charge of storytelling and reading promotion workshops, 2014–present
Academic Coordinator, Jardín Infantil Valle Alegre, Chile, 2016–2017
English Teacher, Colegio Los Alerces, Chile, 2007–2013