Dr. Natalia Ronderos Barreto

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Natalia Ronderos Barreto is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Institute of Education Science at the University of Zurich, focusing on performance assessments and critical thinking in higher education and teacher education. She holds a Doctorate from the University of Zurich and has previously worked as a Teaching and Research Assistant in Educational Pedagogy at the University of Zurich. Her career includes roles as a scientific staff member at the University of St. Gallen and various leadership positions in educational innovations at Universidad de los Andes and Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano in Colombia. She has significant experience in assessment research and evaluation, having worked as an advisor for impact evaluation and research offices. Natalia also engages in peer-reviewing for grant proposals and academic journals. Her educational background includes a Master of Arts in Education from Stanford University and Bachelor's degrees in Economics and Sociology from Colombian universities.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher

2023-04-01 — Present

University of Zurich • Zürich

Conducting research on performance assessments and critical thinking.

Teaching and Research Assistant

2023-04-01 — 2023-04-01

Institute of Education Science • University of Zurich

Supporting educational pedagogy research.

Scientific Staff Member

2022-06-01 — 2023-04-01

University of St. Gallen •

Contributing to educational program evaluations.

Deputy Director

— Present

Center Evaluation Education, Universidad de los Andes •

Managed evaluation strategies for educational programs.

Director Faculty Affairs

— Present

Educational Innovations, Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano •

Oversaw faculty innovation projects in education.

Advisor

— Present

Todos Aprender •

Provided guidance on impact evaluations.

Associate

— Present

McKinsey •

Worked on assessment research projects.

Requirements for University of Zurich

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Law or equivalent from a recognized university Minimum 180 ECTS credits
Application Checklist
  • Matriculation certificate
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Copy of passport
  • Motivation letter
Specialization Notes

Department of Law