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Meritxell Figueras

University Recrutiting Specialist
CUAJIMALPA DE MORELOS,CMX

Summary

Dedicated and customer-focused University Recruiter passionate about delivering outstanding quality and service. Offering 18 years of experience in Education Leadership with history of recognition for performance.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

University Recruiting Specialist

Blue Ivy Coaching
08.2022 - Current
  • Developed and signed strong partnerships with universities in the USA and in Spain: Minnesota State University, University of West Florida, Universidad Europea and UDIT
  • Planned and executed new strategies to increase sales: College Fair, Webinars, Fam Trip
  • Led international student recruitment.
  • Acted as the main point of contact for students requiring information about Partner Universities
  • Helped students apply and commit to partner universities such as University of Manchester, University of Birmingham, Arizona State University, University of Connecticut (UConn)
  • Accompanied families to campus tours for prospective students to provide glimpse of campus culture and academics



Academic Director

Cypress English School
07.2019 - 08.2022
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in directing school and students to enhance learning environment and improve
    overall academic progress.
  • Reviewed and evaluated teaching methodologies to align and standardize curriculum, strengthening retention
    of student knowledge.
  • Hired, trained and supervised staff to align with vision, mission and objectives of school, adhering to guidelines
    and regulations.
  • Conducted teacher and staff evaluations to determine proper execution of curriculum, reinforce teaching
    excellence and deliver better student outcomes.
  • Designed and implemented school guidelines and policies to create standards and quality for learning and
    teaching.

English Teacher and Counselor

Colegio Tarbut
05.2017 - 02.2019
  • Established safe learning environment to make students feel comfortable, secure and confident.
  • Adapted teaching style for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
  • Planned lessons with dynamic discussions and exercises to promote engagement.
  • Discussed pupils' progress with parents and carers, building open and honest relationships.
  • Built confidence and self-esteem in students for helping them to further achieve academic success as well as
    personal sense of achievement.

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics

Universitat De Barcelona
Barcelona
10.2005

Master in Teaching English As A Foreign Language

Universtiat De Barcelona
06.2005

Bachelor of Arts in English

Universitat De Barcelona
Barcelona
05.2001 -

Skills

    Academic Management
    Highly responsible and reliable
    Problem-solving
    Strong work ethic
    Teamwork skills

    Performance Improvement

    Strategy implementation

    Collaborative Teamwork

    Educational leadership

    Student Advising

    Student Engagement

    Cultural Sensitivity

    Classroom Management

    Vocabulary Enrichment

    Customer Communication

    Goals and performance

Languages

Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Catalan
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Beginner (A1)

Timeline

University Recruiting Specialist

Blue Ivy Coaching
08.2022 - Current

Academic Director

Cypress English School
07.2019 - 08.2022

English Teacher and Counselor

Colegio Tarbut
05.2017 - 02.2019

Bachelor of Arts in English

Universitat De Barcelona
05.2001 -

Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics

Universitat De Barcelona

Master in Teaching English As A Foreign Language

Universtiat De Barcelona

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