Alexandra Pyne
Barcelona
Summary
Based in Barcelona as a Political Science MS student at la Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona. Graduate from the University of North Carolina Wilmington with a BA in International Studies. I am an adaptable and skilled professional in NGO administration, language education, and database management. Committed to contributing to projects that promote social development and positive change.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher Assistant
Petit Estel La Nova
Terrassa
10.2024 - 06.2025
- Facilitated small group sessions to develop students' language acquisition through interactive games, roleplays, and worksheets.
- Managed the speaking part of the Cambridge preparation project for 4th graders and 6th graders, focused on building fluency in confidence in second language learning.
- Fostered a inclusive and supportive environment by promoting cross-cultural awareness and effective communication among diverse learners.
- Adapted different teaching strategies to accommodate different language levels to ensure a productive learning experience.
Government Documents Assistant
UNCW Randall Library
Wilmington, NC
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Assisted with the deselection project of paper documents from the government information collection at Randall Library.
- Compiled, organized, and maintained database of 1000+ government documents into a comprehensive Excel database for management.
- Assembled requested government documents to send to different universities across the U.S.
Ambassador
Sant'Anna Institute
Wilmington, NC, United States
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Organized weekly student events at Sant’Anna Institute in collaboration with other ambassadors
- Supervised and oversaw certain student events held at the institute
- Planned Italian cultural events to facilitate student immersion in Italian culture and traditions
- Represented Sant’Anna Institute at UNCW through study abroad fairs, tabling events and in-class presentations
12-Week Youth Engagement Intern
Ilêwasi
Castellón de la Plana
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted children who are at risk of social exclusion through emotional awareness workshops.
- Organized an Erasmus+ youth exchange for international EU students to bring awareness towards social issues.
- Developed excel spreadsheets that focused on project logistics, including finances and scheduling.
- Drafted detailed written applications for Ilêwasi to participate in the European Solidarity Corps and recieve public funding by aligning the NGO's goal with EU program goals.
Education
Master's of Science - Political Science
Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain2026
Expert in Teaching English as a Foreign Language - TEFL
Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Barcelona, Spain05.2025
Bachelors of Arts - International Studies
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC, United States05.2024
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
- Google Workplace
- Canva
- Stata
- Qualitative and Quantative Research
- Policy Analysis and Advocacy
- Report Writing and Presenting
- AI Technologies
Volunteer Experience
- Assisted the fundraising and marketing team at Flair Fashion and Culture Magazine by helping plan fundraising initiatives, collaborating with local businesses on advertising, and executing monthly fundraising events to support publication efforts.
- Volunteered as a UNCW Study Abroad Ambassador by promoting study abroad opportunities, leading events and presentations, and educating students on international programs and cultural engagement.
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Spanish
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
English Teacher Assistant
Petit Estel La Nova
10.2024 - 06.2025
Government Documents Assistant
UNCW Randall Library
01.2024 - 05.2024
12-Week Youth Engagement Intern
Ilêwasi
09.2023 - 12.2023
Ambassador
Sant'Anna Institute
08.2022 - 05.2024
Master's of Science - Political Science
Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona
Expert in Teaching English as a Foreign Language - TEFL
Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Bachelors of Arts - International Studies
University of North Carolina Wilmington