Julia Blatchford

Clark in Madrid On-Site Coordinator & Student Advisor at University of Maryland - A. James Clark School of Engineering
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain, ES
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Spanish Professional working proficiency

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Linnea Monson

Julia stands out as a higher education professional and as a lifelong learner. Her excellent communication skills and her drive to work hard are apparent to those of us who have had the pleasure to watch Julia in action. She is driven by a true desire to help others and she has the skills and expertise to effectively guide students as they navigate life abroad.

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Experience

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Clark in Madrid On-Site Coordinator & Student Advisor
      • Dec 2021 - Present

    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • International Student Advisor & Application Support Specialist
      • Dec 2021 - Aug 2023

  • Freelance
    • Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
    • Freelance Language Instructor, Advisor & Educational Content Developer.
      • Apr 2020 - Dec 2022

      • Online English language and culture instructor for Chinese students ages 5-18. • ESL Content developer for adult English language learning platform. • Online 1-1/ small group English language & culture classes for Spanish students ages 15-35. • Online English language and culture instructor for Chinese students ages 5-18. • ESL Content developer for adult English language learning platform. • Online 1-1/ small group English language & culture classes for Spanish students ages 15-35.

    • Spain
    • Education Management
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Auxiliar de conversación/English Language and Culture Teacher
      • Oct 2017 - Jan 2022

      As an English Language and Culture Teacher, I help facilitate the immersive part of the Community of Madrid Bilingual and Cultural Education program. I have worked with 1st- 12th graders to help promote a greater understanding of USA culture as well as English language fluency through conversation, reading, and writing skill development. As an English Language and Culture Teacher, I help facilitate the immersive part of the Community of Madrid Bilingual and Cultural Education program. I have worked with 1st- 12th graders to help promote a greater understanding of USA culture as well as English language fluency through conversation, reading, and writing skill development.

  • Lotus Lake Day Camp
    • Williamstown, Vermont
    • Archery Program Director
      • Jun 2009 - Aug 2021

      • Supervise, guide and instruct groups of campers (ages 5-14), as well as junior/assistant/senior staff ages (15-21) • Organize lesson plans/activities, problem solve, and conduct resource inventory • Instruct proper archery safety, skills, and equipment care • Supervise, guide and instruct groups of campers (ages 5-14), as well as junior/assistant/senior staff ages (15-21) • Organize lesson plans/activities, problem solve, and conduct resource inventory • Instruct proper archery safety, skills, and equipment care

    • Spanish Teacher
      • Sep 2013 - Aug 2017

      • Supervised and instructed grades 5-8 in target language and cultures. • Developed and implemented content for a Spanish 1 curriculum program through organizing unit and daily lesson plans that meet students’ varying abilities, learning styles, and needs. • Established a classroom environment of respect and rapport conducive to a culture for learning. • Designed, administered, and tracked regular assessments to analyze student-understanding, progress, and to provide appropriate feedback. • Accurately maintained student records and displayed high standards of integrity and ethical conduct through honesty and confidentiality under FERPA. • Input student data within various educational platforms. • Communicated with families through phone calls, emails, and meetings to include parents in the educational process, gain insight into a student’s background, and to enhance student learning. • Participated in a professional community through communicating and meeting, sharing resources and knowledge, and involvement in school/district projects and other services. • Engaged in professional development through continuing education and pedagogical skill in content area. Show less

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Learning Enrichment & Disability Services- Spanish Language Tutor
      • Aug 2010 - Dec 2012

      • Facilitated weekly study sessions with individual students and groups • Reinforced Spanish language course material, and assisted with exam preparation and study skills • Facilitated weekly study sessions with individual students and groups • Reinforced Spanish language course material, and assisted with exam preparation and study skills

    • Spanish House/Club President
      • Aug 2011 - Jul 2012

      • Facilitated meetings and planning sessions • Organized weekly cultural/informational club events • Publicly presented and promoted study abroad for Spanish speaking countries • Hosted a weekly Spanish conversation hour • Facilitated meetings and planning sessions • Organized weekly cultural/informational club events • Publicly presented and promoted study abroad for Spanish speaking countries • Hosted a weekly Spanish conversation hour

Education

  • Universidad de Alcalá
    Master's degree, Global Higher Education
    2020 - 2021
  • Universidad de Alcalá
    Master's degree, International and Comparative Education
    2018 - 2019
  • Champlain College
    Teaching License Certification Program, Spanish Language Teacher Education
    2014 - 2015
  • Beloit College
    Bachelor of Arts, Cultural Anthropology; Spanish Language & Literature
    2009 - 2013
  • Universitat d'Alacant
    CIEE Study Abroad, Spanish language & Literature, Ancient & Contemporary Spanish History and Culture
    2011 - 2011
  • Montpelier High School
    2005 - 2009
  • Colegio Atenas
    2007 - 2007

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