Experience

Learnlife
• Spain
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Learning Guide

  • Jul 2021 - Present


The White Mountain School

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• International Student Coordinator/World Language Instructor

  • Jul 2016 - Jul 2021

  International Student Coordinator: Orientation and ongoing support for International students and families, acting liaison between WMS and International families. Advocate for international student needs. Spanish Teacher: Using principles of Comprehensible Input, design student-centered curriculum focused on meaningful language acquisition for Spanish II-V and heritage speakers, leveraging individual interests. ESOL Teacher | Academic English and US History: Design student-centered, inquiry-driven curriculum differentiated for varying levels, interests, and needs. Support students in acquiring academic linguistic proficiency and a clear understanding of expectations and strategies leading to US academic success. Experiential Learning | Course Design and Execution: Design and lead 2 week-long experiential learning trips per year for small groups. Examples include Buddhism & Mindfulness, Permaculture & Community, Hands to Hearts: the Civil Rights Legacy of Jewish and African Americans, Equity & Education in NH, and annual wilderness orientation trips. Advisory Mentor: Develop close, personal connections with a small student group, coaching students to set goals, evaluate and reflect on their progress, developing intentional decision-making habits which move them toward their hopes and dreams. Maintain fluid and open communication with families and key support people. Residential Life | Dorm Parent: Share in all facets of responsibility for the well-being of 15 students. Seek opportunities to encourage students to be active and responsible participants and leaders in their community. Learning Center Coach: 1:1 work with students needing additional support in developing practical strategies which allow them to find academic success. Support students in recognizing and embracing who they are as a learner in order to advocate effectively for their needs. Additional Responsibilities: Asian and LatinX Affinity Groups Advisor, Yoga Instructor, non-competitive Ski Coach Show less



Freelance

• Egypt
• Human Resources
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business English Teacher

  • Sep 2009 - Jul 2016

  • Assess individual abilities and goals and design curriculums that capitalize on student interests and needs in order to foster maximum learning for learners of all ages. Develop and discover personalized resources for students to continue independent learning outside of class and increase their autonomy as learners.

• Translator (English-Spanish)

  • Sep 2001 - Jun 2016

  • Translate web pages, academic articles and novels from Spanish to English.• Provide English/Spanish - Spanish/English interpretation in meetings and negotiations.



Lexia Study Abroad

• Study Abroad Program Coordinator

  • Jan 2007 - Jul 2009

  • Establish and develop Barcelona program from its inception, evaluating available courses of study and forging working relationships with local entities including Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and RESA/Barcelona Housing. Ongoing development of cultural excursions and activities highlighting features unique to Barcelona and Catalonia: regional calçotadas, festivals, bicycle tours through Penedès vineyards, Catalan cooking classes, landscapes of Catalonia in the work of Antoni Gaudí, the Costa Brava through the eyes of Dalí as well as all major area museums and attractions. Design and oversee specialized courses for the Lexia Field Research/Area Studies curriculum, develop potential specialized business and visual culture tracks. Design orientation sessions to help students quickly find their comfort zone while piquing their interest in issues and opportunities specific to their neighborhoods, Barcelona and Catalonia. Assess and evaluate individual student needs and interests to provide a wide range of resources allowing students multiple opportunities to connect with local people, language, and culture: flamenco dance classes, regional cooking, language exchanges, mountaineering clubs, guitar lessons, rugby, castellers, gym memberships, running groups, and skateboarding. Arrange for housing in homestays and shared student apartments, serving as a buffer/translator/cultural interpreter whenever necessary. Mentor students individually throughout the semester, setting and evaluating goals, designing and planning field research projects, monitor overall well-being. Responsible for all site administrative and financial duties and reporting, maintaining strong communication with Lexia home office Serve as the 24-hour emergency contact for students and families, providing support and assistance as necessary. Show less



Anuntis

• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• English Language Studies Coordinator

  • Jun 2004 - Oct 2006

  • Design and implement multi-faceted English language training program for 100+ employees in multinational headquarters. • Provide individualized, motivating, goal-driven language coaching for top-level executives • Create continuous assessment system to ensure relevancy and achievement of individual and group goals. • Coordinate level testing and evaluation. • Research and select appropriate resources and materials. • Design and implement multi-faceted English language training program for 100+ employees in multinational headquarters. • Provide individualized, motivating, goal-driven language coaching for top-level executives • Create continuous assessment system to ensure relevancy and achievement of individual and group goals. • Coordinate level testing and evaluation. • Research and select appropriate resources and materials.



Thames The British School

• English Teacher

  • Jan 2001 - Jan 2003

  • Provide dynamic, communicative EFL instruction to child, adolescent and adult learners in small language academy. • Prepare students for official Cambridge University EFL exams (First Certificate/Cambridge Advanced English). • Design and implement weekly informal conversation classes. • Provide dynamic, communicative EFL instruction to child, adolescent and adult learners in small language academy. • Prepare students for official Cambridge University EFL exams (First Certificate/Cambridge Advanced English). • Design and implement weekly informal conversation classes.

• Spanish Teacher

  • Sep 1999 - Jun 2001

  • Update department curriculum and materials paying special attention to different learning modalities and disabilities. • Coordinate and lead academically based group excursions including volunteer trips to Honduras, cultural and outdoor recreation adventures. • Student advisor, maintaining close contact between students, teachers and parents, providing academic and personal support. • Update department curriculum and materials paying special attention to different learning modalities and disabilities. • Coordinate and lead academically based group excursions including volunteer trips to Honduras, cultural and outdoor recreation adventures. • Student advisor, maintaining close contact between students, teachers and parents, providing academic and personal support.

• Assistant Director Admissions

  • Aug 1997 - Mar 1998

  • Promote and represent boarding school on a national and international level through visits and academic fairs. • Coordinate and schedule visits and interviews with visiting students, families and academic consultants. • Promote and represent boarding school on a national and international level through visits and academic fairs. • Coordinate and schedule visits and interviews with visiting students, families and academic consultants.



Northern Human Services

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Team Leader

  • Jan 1994 - Jan 1996

  • Team redesign of services offered to adults with developmental disabilities and their families, working toward achieving with a goal of full community integration for clients based on their needs and interests. • Assist clients and their families in setting and achieving quarterly individualised goals. • Supervise, train and support team of outreach staff. • Team redesign of services offered to adults with developmental disabilities and their families, working toward achieving with a goal of full community integration for clients based on their needs and interests. • Assist clients and their families in setting and achieving quarterly individualised goals. • Supervise, train and support team of outreach staff.