Chandler Webster
Program Manager at J-1 Visa Exchanges, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Mandarin Chinese Professional working proficiency
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Credentials
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TEFL
-Aug, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
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J-1 Visa Exchanges, Inc.
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United States
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International Affairs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Manager
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Feb 2023 - Present
Onboarded, trained, and led a team of 5 through administrative and support duties relating to the BridgeUSA teacher program. Directly supported 270 foreign teachers through issues such as culture shock, workplace difficulties, and compromised health and well-being; indirectly supported 500 others. Established SOPs through collaboration with teammates, industry leaders, and Department of State analysts to revitalize the teacher program.
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Program Support Specialist
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Mar 2022 - Feb 2023
Administered exchange programs under the teacher designation of the J-1 visa. Interviewed and vetted hundreds of applicants and host schools while advising current exchange visitors through constant support and communication. Ensured continual compliance with Department of State program regulations, working through situations as they developed.
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Freelance Writer
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Jul 2019 - Present
Worked as a freelance writer, assisting several different companies and clients. Worked as the primary writer for a Bahamas-based travel company, as well as an NYC-based startup, covering topics related to health, fitness, and sustainability. Boosted web traffic through SEO and high-quality content creation.
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Freelance Journalist
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Jun 2020 - Mar 2022
Worked as a freelance journalist, publishing articles relating to social and political issues. Grew writing portfolio through personal website and outside bylines. Developed brand across a variety of platforms.
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Athena Academic English 知慧学术英语
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China
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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English Teacher
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Sep 2019 - May 2020
Taught ESL classes such as reading and writing to dozens of students aged 5-15. Created a fun and stress-free classroom environment that made learning easy. Worked alongside a team of teachers from around the world to deliver a high-quality educational experience. Taught ESL classes such as reading and writing to dozens of students aged 5-15. Created a fun and stress-free classroom environment that made learning easy. Worked alongside a team of teachers from around the world to deliver a high-quality educational experience.
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Ivy Education LLC
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United States
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E-learning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Online ESL Teacher
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Nov 2018 - Nov 2019
Taught Reading, Geography, and Social Studies to young learners in online classes. Worked with a team of Chinese and American co-workers to facilitate effective learning. Taught Reading, Geography, and Social Studies to young learners in online classes. Worked with a team of Chinese and American co-workers to facilitate effective learning.
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Pearl Education
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Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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GAC/ACT Teacher
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Aug 2017 - Jul 2018
Worked in Nanjing's most prestigious private high school as a Business and Public Speaking teacher, ultimately managing over 100 students. Provided additional guidance and counseling in the form of reviewing college applications, performing mock interviews, and coaching students independently. Worked with colleagues from both Western and Chinese backgrounds to ensure student success. Worked in Nanjing's most prestigious private high school as a Business and Public Speaking teacher, ultimately managing over 100 students. Provided additional guidance and counseling in the form of reviewing college applications, performing mock interviews, and coaching students independently. Worked with colleagues from both Western and Chinese backgrounds to ensure student success.
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Oak Orchard Community Health Center
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Brockport, NY
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Outreach Intern
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Jan 2017 - May 2017
Interned in a local health center to help Spanish-speaking community members receive healthcare. Translated and observed medical appointments and procedures to facilitate communication between medical staff and patients. Worked to raise awareness of the conditions facing the local migrant population through attending events and publishing articles. Interned in a local health center to help Spanish-speaking community members receive healthcare. Translated and observed medical appointments and procedures to facilitate communication between medical staff and patients. Worked to raise awareness of the conditions facing the local migrant population through attending events and publishing articles.
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Student Director of Global Ambassadors
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May 2016 - May 2017
Oversaw the hiring, training, and performance of 10 Student Ambassadors, correcting weaknesses and making performance suggestions when necessary. Helped revitalize the Study Abroad program through events across campus, ultimately attended and presented at more than 100 different functions. Directly "sold" a study abroad program to dozens of students. Successfully planned and executed several major on-campus events to increase awareness and commitment to programs.
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Global Marketing Ambassador
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Sep 2015 - May 2016
Emailed professors and faculty and conducted in-class presentations about study abroad. Helped execute several major study abroad-related events, such as International Education Week. Provided outreach and support to students looking to go abroad.
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Ministerio de Economía, Industria y Comercio
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San Jose, Costa Rica
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Business Development Intern
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Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
Interned at a Costa Rican government agency. Worked with a local artisanal Costa Rican company to identify and correct managerial and business strategy weaknesses. Created strategic plan and analysis; presented it to the company at the end of the internship. Interned at a Costa Rican government agency. Worked with a local artisanal Costa Rican company to identify and correct managerial and business strategy weaknesses. Created strategic plan and analysis; presented it to the company at the end of the internship.
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Residential Life
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Mortimer Hall, Brockport NY
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Night Desk Attendant
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Sep 2014 - May 2015
-Signed people into the residential hall while upholding campus security policies -Dealt with various incidents and breaches of the student code of conduct, such as alcohol abuse -Worked alongside RAs and other Residential Life faculty -Signed people into the residential hall while upholding campus security policies -Dealt with various incidents and breaches of the student code of conduct, such as alcohol abuse -Worked alongside RAs and other Residential Life faculty
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Brockport Student Government
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Brockport, NY
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Event Staff
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Sep 2014 - May 2015
Helped to plan and set up numerous on campus events, such as concerts and Homecoming Helped to plan and set up numerous on campus events, such as concerts and Homecoming
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Education
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2018 - 2019
Nanjing Normal University
Language Certificate, Chinese Studies -
2013 - 2017
State University of New York College at Brockport
Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Science (BS), International Relations Major/Spanish Major, Political Science Minor/History Minor -
2016 - 2016
Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología
Cultural and Language Immersion Program, Spanish Language and Costa Rican Culture, 4.0 -
2015 - 2016
Universidad de Granada
Cultural and Language Immersion Program, Spanish Language and Culture, 4.0 -
2009 - 2013
Newfane Senior High School
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