Karin Alejandra Roa Tampe holds a PhD in Sociology from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, a Master’s in Organizational Governance from Universidad de Navarra (Spain), a Master’s in Psychology, and a degree in Psychology (BA) from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.

She is currently a full-time Assistant Professor in the School of Education at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Universidad de los Andes. She teaches courses including Teacher Professional Development I & II, Disciplinary Research Seminar – Language, and Thesis Seminar.

Her research focuses on teacher professional development, particularly exploring how teacher evaluation systems influence teachers’ occupational identity, career trajectories, and professional recognition.

She has also studied the factors that enable or hinder peer collaboration among educators, demonstrating that collaboration depends not only on individual attitudes but also on organizational design, pedagogical leadership, and professional culture in schools.

At Universidad de los Andes, she teaches courses central to teacher education and educational inquiry, such as Teacher Professional Development I & II, Disciplinary Research Seminar – Language, and Thesis Seminar.

Her teaching approach integrates critical analysis of educational policy and evaluation with a strong orientation toward reflective professional development, collaborative practice, and pedagogical improvement.