Sana Al-Khafaji
Vermont,VT
Summary
I am a passionate performance artist and student dedicated to using creative expression as a tool for social change. With a background in theatre, visual arts, and activism, I explore themes of identity, mental health, and gender through experimental performance, collaborative projects, and community engagement. I thrive in environments where creativity meets purpose.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Small Business Owner
Self-employeed
Baghdad, Iraq
12.2021 - Current
- Learned how to present and sell products directly to customers.
- Managed the business on my own, making decisions and taking full responsibility.
- Successfully raised funds through my sales to pay for fees, showing persistence and resourcefulness.
French tutoring
UWCEA
Arusha, Tanzania
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Tutoring French Middle Year Program International Baccalaureate level at my school.
- Maintained detailed records of French tutoring sessions using progress reports and other relevant forms.
- Maintained an organized tutoring space with relevant resources and promoting a focused and effecient learning environment.
Digital marketing training
Al Shamil Co.
01.2021 - 02.2021
- Company Overview: https://alshamil.com.iq/
- Work fields engaged in:
- Researching new marketing approaches
- Basic technical support
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations
Barista & Bartender training
Rawnaq Al Dur Co.
01.2019 - 01.2019
- Company Overview: https://ra.iq/
- Training program levels 1-2 teach all the essential skills that you need to succeed as a barista
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations and equipment
- Tired to make and innovate my own drink
Education
High School Diploma -
St. Thomas High School For Girls
Baghdad, Iraq07-2023
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma - Business Management, English Literture, Theatre
United World College East Africa
Arusha, Tanzania 05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Arts And Architecture
Bennington College
Bennington, VT06-2029
Skills
- Creative Skills: Performance art, visual design (Illustrator), theater director and performer
- Languages: Proficiency in French (A1, A2, B1 certifications)
- Leadership: Event organization, peer mentoring, workshop facilitation
- Technical Skills: Business management principles, project management, and sustainability integration
- Small business operations
- Business marketing
- Attention to detail
Accomplishments
- Designed a personal logo and handled client requests for my small business for handmade jewelry.
- Helped Bait Tarkib integrate sustainable practices into art exhibitions.
- Completed mental health peer mentor training, providing critical support to peers.
Certification
- Digital Marketing Essentials Course by Google
- Completion Certificate, JUSTICE by Harvardx
- Certificate of Completion, the right to protest by Amnesty
- the experiment digital program by World learning- Certificate of Distinguished Achievement,
- certificate end of session by Centre de Linguistique Appliquée of Besançon university,
- DELF A1, A2, B1
- Painting & Sketching Basics (Beet Tarkib) – Completed a course in drawing and sketching foundations.
LANGUAGES
Arabic, English B2, French B1
Timeline
French tutoring
UWCEA
01.2024 - 04.2024
Small Business Owner
Self-employeed
12.2021 - Current
Digital marketing training
Al Shamil Co.
01.2021 - 02.2021
Barista & Bartender training
Rawnaq Al Dur Co.
01.2019 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
St. Thomas High School For Girls
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma - Business Management, English Literture, Theatre
United World College East Africa
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Arts And Architecture
Bennington College
Awards
Digital Marketing Essentials Course by Google - Completion Certificate, JUSTICE by Harvardx- Certificate of Completion, the right to protest by Amnesty, the experiment digital program by World learning- Certificate of Distinguished Achievement, certificate end of session by CLA university, DElf A1, A2, B1
projects
- Organized a Spirit Week for women’s rights, raising $500 for a local girls’ school and spreading awareness.
- Worked as a peer mentor supporting mental health awareness, even leading sessions on sensitive topics like eating disorders.
- Built spaces for others to explore different forms of art and self-expression.
- English Talking Club, We provide a safe community where you can learn and practice English in an enjoyable way.
- Planting trees in Moshi, Tanzania, As part of the project week, I participated in a program to help a local company reforesting parts of Moshi.
- Active Member, Bait Tarkib, Contributed to sustainability-focused art projects and exhibitions.
- Workshop Organizer, Designed and led art workshops to inspire creativity and teamwork.
- Supported participants in completing two personalized art pieces each during sessions.
- Peer Mentor, Provided mental health support to peers and led awareness sessions on topics such as eating disorders.
projects
- Organized a Spirit Week for women’s rights, raising $500 for a local girls’ school and spreading awareness.
- Worked as a peer mentor supporting mental health awareness, even leading sessions on sensitive topics like eating disorders.
- Built spaces for others to explore different forms of art and self-expression.
- English Talking Club, We provide a safe community where you can learn and practice English in an enjoyable way., Planting trees in Moshi, Tanzania, As part of the project week, I participated in a program to help a local company reforesting parts of Moshi.
- Active Member, Bait Tarkib, Contributed to sustainability-focused art projects and exhibitions.
- Workshop Organizer, Designed and led art workshops to inspire creativity and teamwork., Supported participants in completing two personalized art pieces each during sessions.
- Peer Mentor, Provided mental health support to peers and led awareness sessions on topics such as eating disorders.