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Lancaster, Pa, Us

Millersville, Pa, Us

Media, Pa, Us

-Cultivate and nurture partnerships with international college collaborators and agents to strategize and execute recruitment initiatives, managing contracts and commission payments.-Provide expert guidance to international students on immigration regulations and navigate them through the admissions journey, addressing their queries effectively.-Oversee the meticulous review of international student applications utilizing Salesforce, ensuring thorough documentation and managing acceptance processes.-Act as a Designated School Official, facilitating the issuance of initial Forms I-20.-Serve on divisional leadership team, contributing to the implementation of strategic enrollment management practices.-Serve as sole translator and interpreter to Spanish-speaking students and families for the division of Enrollment Management, assisting other divisions, as needed.-Contribute to the planning and execution of international student orientation and supplementary programming.-Establish a seamless connection between general admissions procedures and international student services to ensure comprehensive support throughout the enrollment process.-Train colleagues on international processes and provide thoughtful review of scholarship submissions.

Denver, Co, Us

-Managed and executed admissions operations for the International College Beijing partnership program.-Provided expert guidance to international students throughout the admissions process, addressing inquiries and ensuring a smooth application journey.-Enhanced efficiency in international admissions procedures by managing application workflows and swiftly resolving issues within Slate and PeopleSoft systems.-Employed industry-leading methodologies to meticulously evaluate and authenticate international credentials, establishing their equivalency within the U.S. academic framework.-Collaborated with stakeholders to develop and implement a more inclusive and equitable English language proficiency policy.-Conducted thorough reviews of merit-based scholarship applications, offering informed recommendations for award allocation and developing a scoring rubric to help alleviate subconscious bias in decision making.-Offered thoughtful, equity-minded contributions to international admission decisions.

Fullerton, Ca, Us

-Strategized and coordinated events and activities for prospective study abroad students, alumni, and Global Titans Ambassadors, fostering engagement and community building.-Provided guidance and assistance to student Global Titans Ambassadors in executing committee tasks, while also conducting outreach to returnees and alumni, enhancing support networks.-Spearheaded the development of innovative assessment and marketing tools tailored to optimize study abroad programming, ensuring effectiveness and relevance.-Created and disseminated mental health resources specifically for international students, as well as reentry resources designed to ease the transition for returning study abroad students.-Utilized established theoretical frameworks to inform and implement best practices aimed at effectively serving underrepresented students, fostering inclusivity and equity within the program.

Valencia, Ca, Us

-Implemented industry-leading methodologies and crafted logic models to establish a cutting-edge online orientation program for international students.-Employed comprehensive field research techniques, encompassing needs assessments, literature reviews, logic models, and surveys.-Formulated a robust assessment plan to evaluate program outcomes and gauge student learning.-Fostered productive collaboration with team members and the Director of CalArts International Student Services.-Leveraged Trello as a proficient project management tool to monitor project objectives and enhance overall productivity.

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Us

-Contributed to delivering bilingual instruction tailored to native-speaking and heritage-speaking students proficient in both Spanish and English.-Leveraged Spanish language skills to provide translation and interpretation services for students, colleagues, and parents.-Conducted comprehensive assessments of students' language proficiency in both English and Spanish, and developed customized assignments aligned with individual capabilities.-Employed a combination of intercultural competence and childhood behavioral psychology to effectively manage classroom behavior dynamics.

-Developed and delivered comprehensive training programs and educational materials on domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking to medical professionals across Adams County and neighboring regions. Fostered and sustained relationships with community stakeholders to ensure effective outreach.-Coordinated and participated in community educational events as part of extensive community outreach efforts.-Utilized evidence-based approaches to develop and update training materials for the Community Education department, ensuring relevance and effectiveness.-Co-facilitated preventive healthy relationships curricula for elementary and middle school students countywide, with special provisions for Spanish-speaking audiences.-Contributed to the editing and reviewing of grant proposals, and played a key role in implementing grant objectives to increase community awareness of resources available to survivors of interpersonal violence.-Managed agency social media presence on platforms including Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, maintaining consistent and engaging content delivery to the audience.

-Worked directly with native Spanish-speaking adults and college students, as well as French and Spanish children-Utilized organizational skills to schedule and facilitate conversation classes for adults and local college students-Provided ongoing assessment and constructive feedback regarding pronunciation, listening, reading, and grammar

Paris, Fr

-Designed and implemented customized lesson plans that incorporated real-life examples and colloquial expressions for a practical grasp of American English.-Fostered cross-cultural understanding by seamlessly integrating cultural nuances into lessons, catering to students from diverse French-speaking backgrounds.-Demonstrated adaptability and commitment to excellence by proactively staying updated on the latest language teaching methodologies through online resources, blogs, and active networking within the ESL instructor community.-Enhanced the learning environment through the strategic integration of technology, incorporating videos and interactive games into lessons to elevate engagement and create an enjoyable educational experience.

Madrid, Community Of Madrid, Es

-Managed and executed tailored ESL lesson plans targeting challenging grammar for native Spanish speakers.-Collaborated closely with public school teachers to enhance coursework, utilizing diverse engagement tools and implementing innovative incentives for a dynamic and participative learning environment.-Developed culturally rich coursework focused on U.S. traditions, holidays, and contemporary slang, ensuring relatability and fostering a broader cultural exchange.-Strategically managed classroom atmosphere to create an enriched learning experience, maintaining a balance between discipline and engagement.-Leveraged research and communication skills to collaborate with colleagues, aligning with English teachers' expectations and contributing to an elevated overall learning experience.

Emmitsburg, Maryland, Us

-Peer-reviewed detailed topical reports and provided constructive feedback-Generated and updated class rosters for the National Fire Academy, as well as records for all state fire departments, state fire marshals, the Firefighter Fatality Database, and emergency responders in GovDelivery-Transferred data from the Homeland Security Information Network during database migration-Performed data entry utilizing Microsoft SharePoint and federal government databases-Created and edited documents using Microsoft Word and Excel for the Emergency Response Support Branch and the National Fire Data Center, as part of National Fire Programs

Master Of Arts - Ma, International Education Management, Concentration In Spanish

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Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Spanish