Silvia Salazar

• Developed and managed Experiential Learning activities in collaboration with professors
• Established partnerships with local entities for internships and community service opportunities
• Created and chaired care team to help students adapt to study abroad context
• Planned, coordinated and run short programs for Law students, EMBA and MBA students as well as seminars for German university
• Run the academic department during the pandemic (registration, advising, class schedules, grades, course evaluations)
• Communicated efficiently with colleagues, students, faculty, partners and providers.
• Managed 70,000€ budget each semester

• At front desk: welcomed students with friendly greeting, answered general questions, helped them find resources and referred them to other colleagues as necessary; welcomed providers; gave initial information about our campus to prospective students
• Supported the Student Life director with trip and activity planning, as well as accompanying students on such events
• Actively involved in the planning of campus events, such as farewell dinners and commencement ceremonies
• Wrote weekly compilation of plans, places and activities in Madrid for students
• Started to build partnerships with local community for volunteer options
• Worked as chaperon for weekend cultural trips
• Handled student housing for a short period of time

• Successfully improved Spanish-speaking students' English grammar, vocabulary and conversation levels through interactive, meaningful activities.
• Adapted teaching to different age groups
• Evaluated student progress to assess Cambridge exam level
• Prepared students for Cambridge exams (KET through Advanced)
• Established positive classroom management boundaries to create safe, known environment for behavior among students.

• Taught English for different university and vocational studies degrees in a practical and interactive way
• Motivated students with low academic profile through project-based teaching
• Coordinated with teachers of other subject areas to include discipline-specific content in English language classes
• Managed mixed-level classes

• Coordinated daily activities and classes of SA Spanish program
• Handled exams and grades
• Planned activities and trips in collaboration with local school
• Managed students' expectations, adaptation and medical emergencies
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations in a foreign country
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance to local teachers, students and host families

• Taught elementary Spanish classes as well as Spanish phonetics
• Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help
• Copied, organized and distributed official assignments or other paperwork.
• Created teaching materials and coordinated with other instructors to comply with curriculum
• Motivated students to find and use Spanish language in their lives
• Handled class records for attendance, assignment grades and course participation scores.

• Assisted customers (students) in the use of Wall Street Institute services, including language lab and complementary activities
• Maintained professional communication with all kinds of customers
• Developed teaching materials for instructors
• Taught conversation classes when needed

• Academic year 1998-9 studied abroad in University of Manchester, England with Erasmus program