Maria Teresa Espinoza
Calgary,AB
Summary
Sincere Admissions Specialis with proficiency in educational recruitment and financial aid. Superb recordkeeping, forms processing and data entry abilities. Committed to assisting students with admissions requirements and making each feel welcome upon enrollment. Exceptional skills in problem-solving and handling adversities while remaining professional. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Researcher
Universidad Andina Simon Bolivar
10.2019 - 07.2024
- Currently working on my master´s degree thesis based on gender violence on women displaced by the Colombian conflict in the northern border of Ecuador.
- Conducted document review, organization, and quality control of data acquisition to draw relevant conclusions and direct research activities.
- Worked as member of integrated project team in highly collaborative work environment focused on migration and displacement.
- Conducted own research in field of migration and displacement.
- Maintained strict safety protocols to protect staff and assets while carrying out technical procedures and research protocols.
- Reviewed technical and professional publications such as Governmental law and academic journals to stay current on recent literature and make more strategic research decisions.
- Advised or assisted in obtaining patents or meeting other legal requirements.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Admissions Specialist
Lycee International De Calgary
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Assisted applicants with admissions packet and served as point of contact throughout admissions process.
- Helped with interview process, orientation program and implementation of admissions policies as applications were considered and members selected.
- Answered phones, called prospects and handled initial email contacts for applicants to [Type] program.
- Led tours of facility for potential clients and families to highlight features and benefits of membership.
- Reviewed and verified data on all submitted documentation
- Evaluated student transcripts to identify applicable transfer credits.
- Provided clerical support to academic administration officials and admissions team.
- Completed admissions duties with timeliness and accuracy.
- Interviewed potential students in person and by phone before potential acceptance.
- Maintained detailed calendar of interviews, meetings and phone calls.
- Answered challenging enrollment questions and handled special student cases.
Learning Consultant
National Geographic Learning
06.2018 - 03.2020
- Supported interaction between students during group work activities using guided conversation.
- Created, collected and recorded data on student progress to determine next steps for student success.
- Offered feedback to other providers to effectively address students' needs.
- Collaborated with [Job title] to monitor progress of students and adjust instructional strategies to meet specific needs more efficiently.
- Motivated students to learn new content and complete assignments to earn [Type] grades.
- Designed, implemented and managed successful training programs to meet department and school needs.
- Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
- Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives.
- Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
- Worked closely with instructors to prepare online materials, content, and tools to facilitate training globally.
- Created curricula, research topics and conceptualized course format, subject matter and presentation.
- Developed assessments and user polls to evaluate course effectiveness, altering content and delivery to achieve student learning goals.
- Continuously delivered top-quality training documentation, manuals, and tools addressing needs of specific specialists groups such as [Job title], [Job title], and [Job title].
- Organized, scheduled and facilitated [Number] week long courses based on need.
- Negotiated contracts and delivery plans with vendors.
Education
Master of Arts - International Relations
Universidad Andina Simon Bolivar
Quito, Ecuador06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And International Relations
Universidad De Las Americas
Quito, Ecuador08.2017
Skills
- Administrative Support
- Records Management Systems
- Consultation and Advisement
- Client Relations
- Process Management
- Student Retention Initiatives
- Scheduling Databases
- Cultural Awareness
- Advanced Excel Spreadsheet Functions
- Student Support
- Admissions Screening
- Data Verification
- Critical Thinking
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
German
Elementary
Timeline
Admissions Specialist
Lycee International De Calgary
11.2021 - 10.2022
Graduate Researcher
Universidad Andina Simon Bolivar
10.2019 - 07.2024
Learning Consultant
National Geographic Learning
06.2018 - 03.2020
Master of Arts - International Relations
Universidad Andina Simon Bolivar
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And International Relations
Universidad De Las Americas
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