Hanna Keller
Berlin
Summary
Dedicated educator with a Master’s-equivalent degree in secondary education, proven ability to lead, develop, and implement solution-oriented programs across diverse cultural settings. Extensive international experience in organizational development, youth and women's empowerment, and a strong commitment to gender equity, including hands-on work in addressing gender-based violence. Known for robust social, intercultural, and leadership skills that drive impactful results.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Researcher and advisor
Centre for Rural Development (SLE)
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Company Overview: In Cooperation with the International Climate Initiative (IKI), Indonesia (Java, Sulawesi)
- Research Topic: '"Net-zero farming" in Indonesia: Feasibility and youth opportunities'
- Qualitative research on perception of youth on "Net-zero" farming
- Design and facilitation of workshops, focus group discussion, interviews, social media strategy and content, etc
Teacher
Gymnasium Ihmelsstraße und Johan-Kepler-Gymnasium
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Teaching music and protestant religion (class 5-10)
- Teaching Ukrainian refugee students in music
- Class Teacher
- School development (open learning formats, social engagement of students)
Honorary Project Manager
NGO I_REP Foundation
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Structuring the foundation and offering capacity building to staff
- Planning and implementing programs with different stakeholders to end Female Genital Mutilation and Child marriage in West Pokot
- Giving trainings on Gender Based Violence to farmers (in cooperation with World Vision)
Honorary Teacher
Propoi Girls High School
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Implementing and executing empowering trainings for students to gain self-confidence
- Offering programs on topics like future goals, gender stereotypes, prevention of gender based violence (GBV), sexual health, etc
- Planning and implementing a strategy to reduce early pregnancies of students
Volunteer supporting the campus management
IT Campus Startup Lions and Learning Lions
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Capacity building for department leads
- Raising awareness for GBV and gender equality
- Event coordination (regular sport and entertainment activities)
- Leading task force in setting up of a co-working space at Kakuma refugee camp
- Guiding conflict resolution
Honorary Disaster Relief Team Member
Global Aid Network (GAiN GGmbH)
05.2017 - Current
- DART Member in the Disaster Mission in Eastern Ukraine (3 weeks)
- Support of Internally Displaced Persons
- In charge of aid distributions, logistics, communication and public relations
Honorary Case Worker
NGO Eurorelief
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Identifying and supporting survivors of GBV, torture and unaccompanied minors in the refugee camp
- Connecting the most vulnerable people in the camp together with other stakeholders who provide professional aid like psychological, medical or juridical support
- Raising awareness for human trafficking
- Close cooperation with other stakeholders like the UNHCR, Fenix, Watershed etc
Voluntary work placement
Global Aid Network (GAiN GGmbH)
11.2018 - 01.2019
- Research and draft guidelines for prevention and mitigation of gender-based violence in disaster settings and for GAiN offices
- Apply to BMZ for funding for a school project in Haiti
Head of Board of Directors and Advisor
Asedaye e.V.
07.2018 - 04.2020
- Consult and advise Ghanaian staff about protection, support and education of the sponsored children of the NGO
- Project Coordinator for study programs, 'Micro-loans', the construction of wells, the 'School Uniform Project', etc
- Psychological support for children in difficult times (teenage pregnancy, domestic violence) and consultation about education
- Development and implementation of a yearly study holiday program for 70 students from precarious circumstances
- Give trainings about effective studies to children and young adults
- In charge of the communication between Asedaye e.V. in Germany and the NGO Asedaye in Ghana
- Preparation for volunteers, fundraising, public relations, etc
Volunteer
Asedaye e.V.
10.2013 - 08.2014
- Develop new projects and coordinate local projects e.g 'Open study time' for pupils, creative weekly group meetings to empower teenagers, free health insurance for students from socioeconomically weak families, exam preparation program for students
- Organizational development of Asedaye NGO in Ghana
- Lead the construction and renovation of four wells
- Lead the renovation of the facilities of the NGO
- Employ new staff and introduce them into the work of the NGO
Volunteer at an emergency center for refugees
Christian Life Community
09.2016 - 09.2016
- Provide psychological support for refugees from West Africa (3 weeks)
- Offer creative activities for and with refugees
Honorary Teacher
Primary and JHS Fimah Dwabeng A/G Academy
10.2013 - 12.2013
- Teaching creative arts
- Initiating and leading a school choir and a drama group
Honorary Homeschooling teacher
Private Home
03.2013 - 03.2013
- Honorary Homeschooling teacher for two primary students (4 weeks)
Education
Postgraduate Studies - International Cooperation for Sustainable Development
Centre for Rural Development (SLE), Humboldt Universität zu Berlin
12.2024
Second State Examination - Teaching Traineeship
Gymnasium St. Augustin Zu Grimma
Grimma01-2023
Studies - Education for secondary-school teachers
Leipzig University And Conservatoire "Hochschule Für Musik Und Theater Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy"
02.2021
Studies - Protestant religion
University of Tübingen
07.2013
Abitur -
Gymnasium Neckartenzlingen
06.2012
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- 10-finger-writing
- Citavi
- Canva
- MAXQDA
- International Driving license Class B
Personal Information
- DoB: 05/22/93 PoB: Böblingen, Germany
- Nationality: German
Training
- Child protection in educational settings, Landesarbeitsstelle Schule - Jugendhilfe Sachsen e.V, Germany, 11/01/22 - 05/24
- Sphere Training on Humanitarian Standards, Global Aid Network (GAiN GgmbH), 11//18
- Personal Safety and Security E-course, Save the Children, 05/18
- Disaster Relief Training, Disaster Assistance and Response Team (DART) of GAiN GgmbH, Latvia, 05/17
Languages
German
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
French
Upper intermediate (B2)
Ghanaian Language Twi/Akan
Beginner (A1)
Latinum
Intermediate (B1)
Graecum
Intermediate (B1)
Scholarships
Elsa-Neumann-Stipendium des Landes Berlin (2014)
Evangelisches Studienwerk Villigst (2016-2021)
Social commitment
Evangelical-Lutheran Church St. Pauli of University Leipzig, Germany
- Musical involvement as a solo singer and member of the schola in church services 03/20 - 02/23
KSG Leipzig (Catholic Student Community),
- Coordinator of social involvement and projects 04/16 - 10/17
- Member of the church leadership board responsible for social projects 03/16 - 04/17
- Musical involvement in services in church and in prison 11/14 - 03/20
Timeline
Researcher and advisor
Centre for Rural Development (SLE)
06.2024 - 12.2024
Teacher
Gymnasium Ihmelsstraße und Johan-Kepler-Gymnasium
08.2023 - 12.2023
Honorary Project Manager
NGO I_REP Foundation
04.2023 - 07.2023
Honorary Teacher
Propoi Girls High School
04.2023 - 07.2023
Volunteer supporting the campus management
IT Campus Startup Lions and Learning Lions
02.2023 - 04.2023
Honorary Case Worker
NGO Eurorelief
05.2021 - 07.2021
Voluntary work placement
Global Aid Network (GAiN GGmbH)
11.2018 - 01.2019
Head of Board of Directors and Advisor
Asedaye e.V.
07.2018 - 04.2020
Honorary Disaster Relief Team Member
Global Aid Network (GAiN GGmbH)
05.2017 - Current
Volunteer at an emergency center for refugees
Christian Life Community
09.2016 - 09.2016
Volunteer
Asedaye e.V.
10.2013 - 08.2014
Honorary Teacher
Primary and JHS Fimah Dwabeng A/G Academy
10.2013 - 12.2013
Honorary Homeschooling teacher
Private Home
03.2013 - 03.2013
Postgraduate Studies - International Cooperation for Sustainable Development
Centre for Rural Development (SLE), Humboldt Universität zu Berlin
Second State Examination - Teaching Traineeship
Gymnasium St. Augustin Zu Grimma
Studies - Education for secondary-school teachers
Leipzig University And Conservatoire "Hochschule Für Musik Und Theater Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy"
Studies - Protestant religion
University of Tübingen
Abitur -
Gymnasium Neckartenzlingen
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