About Me
Pronouns: she, her, hers / ella
I am an international education professional skilled in problem solving, empathy, application processing, intercultural competence, and advocacy. My areas of interest include application workflows, mental health of both international and domestic students, and identifying and working to remove student barriers around access and equity. As a first generation college graduate, I understand the struggle of navigating higher education and international education spaces. By combining the application of theory along with my expertise, I am able to provide students with enriching international education experiences where they can make a lasting positive impact on the communities with which they interact.
I have been working in the field of International Education since 2014, primarily in Spain, France, and the United States. I am a native speaker of English with advanced proficiency in Spanish and intermediate skills in French.
Academic History
My Education
May 2021
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey
Master of Arts in International Education Management | Monterey, California
GPA: 3.92
Language of Study: Spanish
May 2014
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Language & Literature | West Chester, Pennsylvania
GPA: 3.77
Activities and Awards:
Summa Cum Laude graduate
Co-vice President | Spanish Club
Sigma Delta Pi, the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society
Alpha Mu Gamma, the National Collegiate Foreign Language Honor Society
Dean's List
September - December 2013
Universidad de Salamanca
Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
Fall study abroad experience in Salamanca, Spain focusing on courses in advanced Spanish grammar, Spanish culture, Spanish history, and Spanish literature
August 2010 - 2012
Harrisburg Area Community College
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Activities and Awards:
Senator | Student Government Association
Secretary | Environmental Club
Dean's List
Professional History
My Experience
July 2021 - present
International Enrollment Operations Specialist | International Admissions
University of Colorado Denver | Denver, CO
Utilize best practices to evaluate and assess international credentials for authenticity and U.S. academic equivalency
Streamline international admissions process by managing application workflows and troubleshooting issues in Slate
Collaborate on and implement changes for a more equitable English language proficiency policy
Manage admissions operations for International College Beijing partnership program
Review merit-based scholarship applications and make recommendations for awarding
Advise students on international admissions process and assist in recruiting and marketing programs to international students
February - July 2021
Targeted Projects Coordinator | Global Titans Center
California State University, Fullerton | Remote
Planned and coordinated events and activities for prospective study abroad students, alumni, and Global Titans Ambassadors
Supported student Global Titans Ambassadors in implementation of committee tasks and provided outreach to returnees and alumni
Developed new assessment and marketing tools for study abroad programming
Generated mental health resources for international students and reentry resources for study abroad students
Applied theoretical frameworks to develop best practices for serving underrepresented students
February - May 2020
Graduate Assistant | Admissions Office
Middlebury Institute of International Studies | Monterey, California
Processed admissions documents and uploaded them into Salesforce
Organized applicant files to streamline the admissions process
Utilized communication skills to respond to student, faculty, and staff inquiries via email and phone
January - May 2020
Program Design & Assessment Consultant | International Student Services
California University of the Arts | Remote
Applied best practices and developed logic models to create new online orientation program for international students
Conducted field research methods including a needs assessment, literature reviews, and survey design
Created assessment plan to measure program outcomes and student learning
Collaborated effectively with team members and CalArts International Student Services director
Utilized Trello as project management software to track project goals and increase productivity
August - December 2019
Bilingual Instructional Assistant
Vida Charter School | Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Assisted in providing bilingual instruction to native-speaking and heritage-speaking students of both Spanish and English
Utilized Spanish skills to translate and interpret for students, colleagues, and parents
Assessed students’ language level in both English and Spanish and developed assignments based on student capabilities
Applied intercultural competence and childhood behavioral psychology for managing classroom behavior
May 2018 - June 2019
Bilingual Community Educator / Medical Systems Advocacy Specialist
Survivors, Inc. | Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Developed and delivered training sessions and informative materials on domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking to medical professionals throughout Adams County and surrounding areas while creating, promoting, and sustaining community stakeholder relationships
Provided community outreach by coordinating and attending community educational events
Utilized evidence-based best practices to develop new training material and update previously utilized and outdated educational materials for the Community Education department
Supported supervisor in facilitating preventive healthy relationships curricula to elementary and middle school students throughout the county, including providing programs in Spanish
Assisted in writing and editing grant proposals and worked to implement grant goals in order to raise community awareness on resources available to survivors of interpersonal violence
Managed agency social media, including Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter pages
October 2014 - May 2017
Private English Tutor
Self-Employed | Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France; Lugo, Spain; Adra, Spain
Worked directly with native Castilian (dialect) Spanish speaking adults, as well as French and Spanish children primarily between the ages of two and six years of age
Utilized organizational skills to schedule and facilitate conversation classes for adults
Provided ongoing assessment and constructive feedback regarding pronunciation, listening, reading, and grammar
October 2016 - April 2017
English Language Assistant
Lycee Jeanne D'Albret (French Ministry of Eduation) | Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Île de France, France
Utilized intermediate-level French language skills to facilitate one-on-one and group interactions with the purpose of teaching English as a second language by creating individualized lesson plans that incorporate proven effective language learning techniques
Provided classroom support to teachers in the public school system in teaching English to high school students whose native language is French
Assessed and evaluated students’ level of English proficiency to provide feedback to teachers and students to identify areas for improvement
Assisted high school students in developing and presenting original oral final exam presentations
October 2014 - May 2016
Cultural Ambassador
Spanish MInistry of Education | Adra, Almería, Spain; Lugo, Lugo, Spain
Utilized fluent Castilian Spanish language skills to facilitate one-on-one and group interactions with the purpose of teaching English as a second language by creating individualized lesson plans that incorporate proven effective language learning techniques
Collaborated with English and bilingual teachers in presenting and preparing coursework for elementary, middle, and high school aged children, as well as assisting in managing the classroom atmosphere
Used research and communication skills to prepare and present culturally and linguistically enriching coursework regarding the English language and American culture to public school students
Proofread students’ written assignments for grammar and accuracy, as well as provided constructive feedback on grammar and pronunciation for oral presentations
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