Global Committee Member | Communications Sub Committee•Produce and organize quarterly insights articles concerning topics of interests for the IECA community.•In charge of coordinating and promoting informal meetings: Global Gatherings and Global College Conversations/Webinars. •Contacted admission representatives to give talks to the IECA community.•In charge of social media for the IECA European regional group.• Lead organizer of the 2024 IECA European Symposium at St. Louis University Madrid.

Providing university consultancy to a valued Global University Advisors partner based in USA which advises Chinese students and families.

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- Assisted the lead counselor in providing expert advice during the 2024/2025 admissions cycle.- Additional responsibilities included giving workshops and editing college essays, college supplements, interviews and advice for the letter of recommendations to teachers.

A location independent role with an educational consulting firm that provides counsel and customized preparation to high school students with international university aspirations.•Routinely meeting with students and their families to assemble action plans for their educational journeys.•Providing hands-on support with all components of the university application process.•Hosting workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions to educate students in the best practices of essay writing, CV/resume building, career assessments, and interview coaching via communications platforms.

A full-time athletic instructor role during summer months as well as Saturday mornings during the academic year, community building with Spanish and International students ages 5-18 through coaching in various sports.Orchestrated drills and skill challenges to build confidence and camaraderie amongst participants. Coordinated tournaments and competitions with rival organizations.Led children by example, empowering their drive and motivation as athletes.

A higher education management role providing guidance to university students in Madrid who are studying abroad with a leading provider of experiential learning programs.•Coordinating enriching activities to immerse students into the culture of their adopted country.•Acting as the primary point of contact responsible for easing students with their assimilation, providing them with emotional support, and helping them navigating immigration procedures.•Designed a dynamic itinerary entailing museum excursions, day trips, weekend getaways, historical tours, and gastronomic tastings.•Building lasting relationships with NGOs and grassroots organizations to facilitate volunteer opportunities for students.•Sharing in-depth knowledge of Madrid to grant students access to off-the-beaten experiences that would have otherwise been out of reach.•Arranging conversational exchanges that immerse students into the Spanish language.•Directing all components of orientation with 100+ students in attendance.•Coordinated the repatriation of all US nationals during the 2020 COVID-19 crisis

Recipient of 2 post-graduate grants to design and implement school-wide English-language integration programs at I.E.S Veredillas and GSD Las Rosas, both in the outskirts of Madrid, Spain. The latter being a practicum to complement the curriculum of the prestigious Master of Arts in International Education from the University of Alcala.Taught English, History, Science, Physical Education to students of all ages at two bilingual school districts.Fostered understanding of the relationship between Spain and the Americas through classroom activities and personal development of new curricula.Gave hands-on individual mentoring to students resulting in an unprecedented passing rate of 96% on standardized exams in the Las Rosas location.

An internship at a U.S. Department of State-operated education nonprofit, taken on to supplement the curriculum of the University Counseling certificate at UCLA.Provided support and knowledge to Spanish students seeking to access higher education opportunities in the United States. Advised individual students through the nuances of the United States University application process and how to write essays to communicate their achievements.Orchestrated a pre-departure orientation focused on University culture with 50 students in attendance.

An educator role within an international school, providing educational support to teachers in classrooms as well as 1-1 with individual learners ages 4-12.Liaised with staff to provide a high-quality elementary British school curriculum to international students in the subjects of math, natural science, social studies, and physical education, as well as English language and literature.Spearheaded all after school sports programs and coached teams of athletes for tournaments where theyd face rival international schools in athletic challenges.Supported students with mental and physical disabilities and tailored unique learning programs to their individual needs.

Lead group cultural activities in and around Shanghai and instructing the students in the many cultural aspects of Chinese life. Conducting the students in their day-to-day activities as they adjusted to a new language, country and culture.

Instructor of The Princeton Review’s College Edge English, SSAT, and SAT programs to Chinese students studying for the SSAT, SAT, and ACT college entrance exams.

An academic administration position providing encouragement and advising to international students seeking to access higher education opportunities in the United States.Shared knowledge and insight about the United States college and university admissions processes with Chinese students seeking to find an ideal fit tailored to their needs as learners.Followed up with students after theyve begun their higher education to gauge their satisfaction and approval ratings. Of the 20 students supported, 100% were pleased with their educational outcome.

One on one English tutoring with international students.

An English language teaching position within 3 Thai public schools that otherwise had no native English staff.Designed all English language education initiatives for a student population of 300+ students.Revolutionized English programs within the schools and established a precedent to be adhered to by future occupants of the position.

Communications Director for a start-up NGO aimed at assisting a rural Thai community by providing healthcare, education, renewable energy, and micro-enterprise ventures. Responsibilities included working alongside local and international staff to raise money, recruit new volunteers, and keep donors up to date on new Warm Heart projects.

Responsibilities: Set up and Closed the Sauté Station in the Kitchen, Worked as a valuable team member in Stella’s Kitchen one of the busiest in Minnesota; also rolled sushi and worked at Stella’s prestigious raw bar.