Experience

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  Academic Internship Council

  • United States
  • Education
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Director Placement Plus

    • May 2018 - Jul 2019

  • NYC Program Director

    • Feb 2014 - May 2018

    • Responsible for the planning, organization, and execution of all AIC activities and operations in New York City• Actively participate in AIC-wide projects and activities related to program development, university relations, industry-area networking, and sharing best practices in experiential education• Provide internship placements and related services to undergraduate and graduate students of AIC partner universities• Consult and advise domestic and international students on their professional development by holding individual career assessment meetings as part of a personalized placement process• Develop, coordinate, and host workshops and presentations for students on resume and cover letter writing, interviewing techniques, internship professionalism and success, and workplace culture• Oversee delivery of program components such as housing, academic coursework and orientation activities• Assist on market research and provide content for marketing and internship program materials

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  Everest Institute

  • South Plainfield, NJ

  • Career Services Representative

    • Apr 2013 - Feb 2014
    • South Plainfield, NJ

    Named ACCSC’s School of Distinction, 2013• Work with students individually as well in monthly information sessions to train them on professional and soft skills so as to ensure their on-job success• Develop training tools for mock interviews, resume writing, and job hunting suggestions• Responsible for maintaining a 70% placement rate to meet ACCSC and ACICS accrediting standards

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  Putney Student Travel

  • Language Learning Costa Rica 2012 and Language Learning Spain 2011

  • Study Abroad Leader

    • Jun 2011 - Jul 2012
    • Language Learning Costa Rica 2012 and Language Learning Spain 2011

    • Led groups of 20 and 13 adolescent students, respectively, on month long trips through Spain and Costa Rica and worked with students to maintain their language pledge to speak only in Spanish for the duration of the program• Developed cultural, technical, and language lessons that were contextualized and culturally relevant • Worked to introduce students to life and culture abroad whilst helping them adjust to it

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  Israel Teaching Fellows

  • Rishon LeZion, Israel

  • English Teacher as a part of the Israel Teaching Fellowship

    • Aug 2011 - Jun 2012
    • Rishon LeZion, Israel

    • A pioneer program sponsored by MASA and the Ministry of Education in Israel to help bridge gap in English language achievement in underprivileged communities• Worked directly with Ministry of Education and MASA liaisons to provide feedback, work out details, and receive potential donors to ensure continued success of the program• In school placement: Developed learning materials for a variety of age groups and levels; provided proof-reading and editing services for current materials; founded the first English school newspaper, poster contest, and spelling bee to help incorporate English into students’ daily lives

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  The University of Delaware

  • Newark, DE

  • Spanish Instructor

    • Aug 2008 - Feb 2011
    • Newark, DE

    • Served as the sole instructor of introductory Spanish classes at the University level• Developed learning materials and engaging lessons that incorporated a variety of skills• (2011) Winter Session Instructor of: Spanish II equivalent (SPAN106) • (2008-2010) Graduate Teaching Instructor of : Spanish I (SPAN105), Spanish II (SPAN106), Spanish III (SPAN107)