Carolina Fuentes
Graduate Student
San Antonio, TX,TX
Summary
Graduate student in Sustainable Development with extensive experience providing education, mentorship, and psychological support to children and young adults in intercultural settings. Passionate about the intersection of education, play, and mental health. Sensitive to cultural and socioeconomic needs and differences of families.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Study Abroad Advisor
Trinity University
San Antonio, TX
11.2017 - 10.2020
- Advised undergraduate students on selecting study abroad programs to meet their professional and personal goals.
- Coordinated all aspects of new faculty-led programs by working closely with faculty leaders and staff from early planning stages to execution of programs.
- Co-led groups of 10-25 students on faculty-fed programs ranging from 2-8 weeks in China and Spain, providing logistical and psychological support.
- Organized training workshops for faculty leading programs abroad. Covered health and safety, intercultural competency, digital storytelling.
- Produced written material regarding policies and procedures, program descriptions, Study Abroad Handbook, resources for faculty leaders.
Health and Safety Assistant
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
12.2015 - 11.2017
- Managed compliance for over 1500 travelers: collect rosters from departments and register individual and group trips into Terra Dotta.
- Participated in on-call emergency rotation for students and staff abroad, assisting in crisis management.
- Assisted with creation and presenting of pre-departure health and safety orientations.
- Managed pre- and post- application process for Bonderman Fellowship: organized and led information sessions, coordinated pre-departure orientations and alumni events, provided emotional and logistical support to recipients while abroad.
Sabbath School Teacher
Spanish Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Ann Arbor, MI
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Co-facilitated class of 10 bilingual children ages 10-13, relating Biblical stories to illustrate moral and spiritual lessons.
- Planned and led group and crafting activities to illustrate abstract concepts.
Research Assistant
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
09.2013 - 10.2015
- Language and Literacy Lab: Collected data to study brain mechanisms underlying language acquisition and reading development in Hispanic bilingual children.
- Recruited participants from local Spanish-speaking community by creating flyers, communicating with schools, and contacting prospective families.
- MiND Lab: Collected data for research project studying lifespan development of teens in Detroit and Toledo area.
- Conducted mental health screenings through clinical interviews, created welcome environment in lab for visiting families.
Resident Advisor
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
08.2011 - 05.2014
- Organized and led educational, social, and cultural hall events for 35 student residents and coordinated building wide events for 1300 students.
- Promoted to Living Arts Resident Advisor: led first year students of diverse majors in collaborative interdisciplinary creative projects.
- Responded to emergency situations in dorm and handled confidential student information.
Student Tutor
America Reads
Ann Arbor, MI
08.2010 - 03.2014
- Conducted assessment of reading and writing skills of three elementary students in Southwest Detroit.
- Created and administered individualized lessons plans to improve students’ areas of difficulty in effective and engaging way.
Student Intern
Allegro Grundschule
Berlin, Germany
06.2013 - 08.2013
- Assisted elementary students with homework and facilitated recreational activities for 10-20 students.
- Translated between German and Spanish for school staff, student, and parent.
Education
Master of Arts - Sustainable Development
School For International Training
Brattleboro, VT 06.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University Of Michigan
09.2010 - 05.2014
Skills
Spanish (native speaker)
Mental health screening
Individualized education programs
Crisis management
Social support
Site visits
Event planning
Monitoring and evaluation
Accomplishments
- Co-presented at NAFSA Region III Conference: Re-imaging Latin America (2019)
- Raoul Wallenberg Summer Travel Award recipient (2013)
Timeline
Master of Arts - Sustainable Development
School For International Training
06.2020 - Current
Study Abroad Advisor
Trinity University
11.2017 - 10.2020
Health and Safety Assistant
University of Michigan
12.2015 - 11.2017
Research Assistant
University of Michigan
09.2013 - 10.2015
Student Intern
Allegro Grundschule
06.2013 - 08.2013
Sabbath School Teacher
Spanish Seventh-Day Adventist Church
01.2013 - 01.2017
Resident Advisor
University of Michigan
08.2011 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University Of Michigan
09.2010 - 05.2014
Student Tutor
America Reads
08.2010 - 03.2014