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LAIS GUIMARAES

Miami,FL

Summary

International education professional with 3+ years of experience recruiting and supporting students throughout their college admissions and study-abroad journeys. Experienced in building relationships with students, parents, and educational partners through high-volume outreach, personalized advising, and tailored presentations.

Very passionate about international education and cultural exchange, and has a proven ability to help students navigate academic, cultural, and personal transitions. Multilingual and committed to helping create transformative educational experiences for students all over the world.

Overview

3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Summer Resident Advisor

EF International Language Campus
Miami, FL
06.2026 - Current
  • Provide support to 700+ students from 75 countries in adapting to living abroad and navigating academic or interpersonal challenges.
  • Collaborate with a team of 10 resident advisors to ensure all on-campus emergencies are handled effectively and professionally.
  • Assist in welcoming new students to campus each weekend by checking them in, ensuring their residence is ready for their arrival, and resolving any travel emergencies promptly.
  • Facilitate community-building activities to enhance student engagement and cultural exchange.

Admissions Counselor

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL
11.2024 - 10.2025
  • Directed high school outreach efforts and coordinate visits to 65+ schools per semester, influencing regional growth.
  • Organized one-on-one and group advising sessions for students and parents to support enrollment decisions and increase conversion rates.
  • Regularly designed and delivered engaging presentations on admissions requirements, financial aid, and academic programs to groups of 50-100 students, helping them make informed college decisions.
  • Played a key role in executing large-scale admissions events—including the Admitted Students Day and Junior Preview Day for 600+ attendees—to boost student engagement.
  • Administered the University's admissions inbox and respond to 60+ prospective student inquiries daily.

Key Achievements:

  • Surpassed regional enrollment targets by strategically building relationships with 75+ high school counselors, hosting application workshops, and expanding outreach across six counties, leading to 2,600 admitted and 1,700 enrolled students for the 2025-2026 academic year.

International Admissions Liaison (part-time)

MECA Idiomas
Remote, Brazil
11.2021 - 12.2023
  • Guided 50+ Brazilian high school students through the U.S. university admissions process by crafting personalized application strategies to strengthen acceptance rates.
  • Organized and led individual advising sessions that helped students identify programs aligning with their academic and career aspirations.
  • Crafted multilingual resources on the U.S. admissions process, making it easier for non-native English speakers to navigate the applications process.
  • Hosted interactive webinars on resume building, essay composition, and scholarship applications to equip students with essential application skills.

Key Achievements:

  • Helped students gain admission to highly competitive universities worldwide, such as Cornell University, University of Florida, Franklin University Switzerland, and University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign.

Resident Advisor

EF International Language Schools
Tarrytown, NY
01.2022 - 09.2022
  • Provided support to 1,500+ students from 75 countries in adapting to living abroad and navigating academic or interpersonal challenges.
  • Collaborated with a team of 15 resident advisors to ensure all on-campus emergencies were handled effectively and professionally.
  • Assisted in welcoming new students to campus each weekend by checking them in, ensuring their residence was ready for their arrival, and resolving any travel emergencies promptly.
  • Facilitated community-building activities to enhance student engagement and cultural exchange.

Student Wellness Coordinator

EF International Language School
Tarrytown, NY
04.2021 - 08.2021
  • Supported the well-being of 1,500+ international students from 75 countries, ensuring smooth academic and cultural transitions.
  • Planned and coordinated community-building initiatives, including educational workshops, social events, and career fairs, to increase student participation and satisfaction.
  • Delivered individualized support to students experiencing academic or personal challenges by implementing strategies that improved student retention and success.
  • Leveraged multilingual skills to enhance student engagement and foster a more inclusive campus environment.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
08.2024

Bachelor of Arts - International and Global Studies

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
08.2024

Skills

  • Student Outreach
  • Relationship Management
  • Individual and Group Advising
  • International Admissions Procedures
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Presentation skills
  • Public speaking
  • Event planning and coordination
  • Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc)
  • CRM systems: Salesforce, Slate
  • Editing: Adobe (Lightroom, Photoshop, and Portfolio), Canva, CapCut

LANGUAGES

Portuguese - Native
Spanish - Advanced
French - Intermediate

Certification

120-hour Premier TEFL Certification, The TEFL Organization, 2026

Timeline

Summer Resident Advisor

EF International Language Campus
06.2026 - Current

Admissions Counselor

University of North Florida
11.2024 - 10.2025

Resident Advisor

EF International Language Schools
01.2022 - 09.2022

International Admissions Liaison (part-time)

MECA Idiomas
11.2021 - 12.2023

Student Wellness Coordinator

EF International Language School
04.2021 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Arts - English

University of Central Florida

Bachelor of Arts - International and Global Studies

University of Central Florida