Kelber Tozini
About Kelber Tozini
Kelber Tozini is a Graduate Teaching Assistant at George Washington University with a diverse background in education and academic technology. He has held various teaching and advisory roles in institutions across Brazil and the United States, focusing on higher education practices and refugee access.
Current Role at The George Washington University
Kelber Tozini has been serving as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at The George Washington University since 2019. In this role, Tozini supports the academic development of students and contributes to the educational environment within the institution. The position involves mentoring students in the Capstone Seminar course, where Tozini guides them in writing theses or conducting projects related to international education.
Educational Background
Kelber Tozini has an extensive educational background. Tozini achieved a Doctor of Philosophy in Education and Philosophy from The George Washington University, studying from 2019 to 2023. Prior to this, Tozini earned a Master of Arts in Education from Boston College between 2017 and 2019. Additionally, Tozini holds a Master of Science from Unisinos, completed from 2015 to 2017, and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Unisinos, studied from 2009 to 2017. Tozini also studied Hospitality Management at the University of Central Florida.
Previous Work Experience
Kelber Tozini has held various positions in academia and related fields. From 2018 to 2019, Tozini worked as a Graduate Academic Technologist at Harvard Business School in Boston, Massachusetts. Prior roles include serving as an Educational Advisor at EducationUSA from 2014 to 2017 in Washington, D.C., and as an English Language Instructor at UFRGS from 2014 to 2015 in Brazil. Tozini also worked at Boston College as a Graduate Assistant at the Center for International Higher Education from 2017 to 2018.
Research Interests and Focus Areas
Kelber Tozini's research interests include academic inbreeding practices within higher education institutions and the access and experience of refugees in higher education. Tozini focuses on teaching and learning practices specifically within Latin American higher education, contributing to the understanding of educational dynamics in this region.
Professional Development and Mentoring
In addition to teaching responsibilities, Kelber Tozini is actively involved in mentoring students, particularly in the Capstone Seminar course. This role includes guiding students through the process of writing theses and conducting projects that pertain to international education, thereby enhancing their academic and professional skills.