ALHONDRA FERNANDA MARTINEZ SANTAMARIA

Main responsibilities:

• Responsible for designing course syllabi, topics, and activities.
• Designed and administered assessments to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
• Developed course curriculum, lesson plans and supplemental materials to support student success.
• Assisted struggling students with individualized tutoring sessions, improving their overall performance in class.
• Implemented effective classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly learning environment while addressing behavioral issues promptly and fairly.
• Organized annual English and French cultural events at the school, promoting awareness and appreciation for the culture among all students.
• Utilized various teaching methods, including technology and other interactive activities to enhance learning experience.
• Improved student fluency in English and French by incorporating immersive activities and authentic materials.
• Used School track software to monitor and record student progress.

Main responsibilities:

• Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
• Responsible for designing course syllabi, topics, and activities.
• Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
• Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
• Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet international accreditation standards.
• Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
• Developed engaging lesson plans and teaching materials to ensure effective learning outcomes.
• Coach for Talk LiderA contest within all schools belonging to Semper Altius School network.

Main responsibilities:

• Full-time Professor of Applied Ethics, Contemporary World History, Theory of Knowledge, Humanities, and Business.
• Responsible for designing course syllabi, topics, and activities. Supervised the development of Reflective Projects for second-year students.
• Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
• Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
• Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
• Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
• Conducted tutoring activities to enhance student-personal skills, including parent meetings and academic follow-up.
• Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.

Main achievements:

• Coordinated the UPAEP Model United Nations student group.
• Certified the Reflective Project component for sixth-grade students (140 students).
• Guided five students to receive Best Delegate and Honorable Mention awards at UPAMUN 2023.

Responsibilities as Federal Student Aid (FSA) Program Administrator:

• Managing the FSA program.
• Keeping track of all rulemaking and updates in the U.S. Federal Register.
• Developed monthly financial statements and reconciliations that provided valuable insights into the program performance and management.
• Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
• Established and checked coding procedures, monitored reports and updated internal files.
• Complied with established internal controls and US Department of Education.
• Advising students about the program, processing financial aid packages, guiding them on managing federal funds, and monitoring academic performance.
• Reporting periodically to the U.S. Department of Education on the number of students receiving federal funds and the amount received.
• Maintained an organized filing system for all financial documents, ensuring easy access during audits or other reviews as needed.
• Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on legislation changes, and best practices in FSA program financial administration.

Achievements:

• Successfully obtained recertification for UDLAP to continue participating in the program until September 2024.
• Conducted audits for Fiscal Years 2019, 2020, and 2021 with no reportable findings.
• Increased the amount of students participating in the FSA program in UDLAP.

Main responsibilities as Internship Abroad Coordinator:

• Advising students interested in international internships through the application process outside Mexico.
• Negotiating agreements with international companies and organizations for student internships.

Main responsibilities as Summer Programs Coordinator:

• Overseeing the process for students applying to spend a summer abroad at our partner universities, from nomination to credit transfer upon return.
• Welcoming international students to UDLAP for summer programs and organizing activities for them, including cooking and dancing classes.

Achievements:

• Increased the number of UDLAP students going abroad for summer programs or internships by 10%.
• Secured 5 internship scholarships at the CEMEX Research Center in Switzerland.

Main responsibilities:

• Managed reception and support services for international students arriving at UDLAP for either a semester or a full academic year.
• Advised year-long students on visa procedures and provided guidance on accommodation and life in Cholula.
• Organized key events such as Orientation Week (welcoming international students), International Day, and Global Rally.
• Developed strategies to promote UDLAP globally, fostering stronger ties with partner universities worldwide.
• Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Contributed to the area's growth by identifying opportunities for process improvement and recommending actionable solutions.

Main achievements:

• Achieved a 25% increase in the number of international exchange students at UDLAP.

• Main responsibilities:
• Led the coordination of personnel deployment across all 217 municipalities of Puebla to obtain essential identity documents for migrants, including birth, marriage, and death certificates, as well as school, and neighborhood certificates, and driving licenses.
• Developed and maintained databases, conducted thorough survey analyses, and generated comprehensive statistics on Puebla's migrant population residing in the United States.
• Managed funds for document procurement for migrants living in the US. and personnel's travel allowances.
• Performed biweekly petty cash reconciliation.
• Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation.

Main achievements:

• Successfully reduced the processing timeframe for obtaining identity documents by 10 business days.
• Achieved a remarkable 20% increase in the number of documents processed within the year.

Main responsibilities:

• Reviewed identity document requests submitted by undocumented migrants in the United States.
• Prepared official communications addressed to various governmental offices.
• Enhanced team efficiency by streamlining communication processes and implementing new procedures.

Main responsibilities:

• Developed a tailored syllabus for high school sixth-semester Political Science classes.
• Created engaging lesson plans, exercises, and dynamic teaching methods to promote critical thinking and understanding.
• Assessed student progress and provided mentorship to support individual learning needs.