Leigh (Ellie) walters
BLACKSBURG,VA
Summary
Detail-oriented International Programs Academic Specialist with experience in transfer credit evaluation, student advising, student event planning, and document management. Collaborates with faculty and staff to support degree planning, maintain student records, and resolve academic concerns. Brings strong communication and multitasking skills to student-focused operations.
Overview
2
2
Languages
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
International Programs Academic Specialist
Virginia Tech
01.2022 - Current
- Worked directly with Pamplin faculty on evaluation and approval for Pamplin international transfer credits
- Produced transfer equivalency databases for in-house use within Pamplin
- Advised students on degree requirements, academic policies, and graduation planning in relation to potential study abroad credit
- Uploaded and maintained student records for study abroad and international transfer credit within BDMS and Navigate
- Worked with International student population through the Office's Global Mentor program to provide academic and social support
- Answered inquiries through telephone and email from parents, students, and other staff about pamplin study abroad and pamplin international transfer credit
- Event planning for 100+ student attendence for both study abroad recruitment as well as welcome events for international students.
Pamplin Administrative Assisstant
Virginia Tech
12.2018 - 01.2022
- Created materials and flyers that promoted faculty-led study abroad programs
- Scheduled and managed group events for Pamplin International student population
- Supervised student volunteers for the Pamplin International mentors program
- met 1 on 1 with students to explain International opportunities within Pamplin
Montessori Educator
Tokyo International Preschool
05.2015 - 05.2018
- Designed Montessori lessons aligned with individualized developmental needs and mixed-age classroom routines.
- Observed child progress and adjusted materials to support independence, concentration, and self-directed learning.
- Guided classroom transitions and prepared orderly learning environments using Montessori methods and materials.
- Collaborated with co-teachers to maintain consistent behavior support and daily instructional flow.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA05-2012
Skills
- Curriculum mapping
- Academic advising
- Banner and Navigate
- Academic support
- Strong written and oral communication
- Document management
- Event planning
- Problem-solving abilities
Affiliations
- NAFSA membership (National Association for Foreign Student Advisers)
- VT Global Engagement Community of Practice
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Professional Working
Japanese
Elementary
2023 Diversity excellence award
Pamplin College of Business established the Diversity Excellence Awards to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and excellence in exemplifying contributions of Pamplin community members towards these causes. To achieve this purpose, the Diversity Excellence Award is given to individuals whose contributions and services are assessed to be significant DEIB causes within Pamplin.
Timeline
International Programs Academic Specialist
Virginia Tech
01.2022 - Current
Pamplin Administrative Assisstant
Virginia Tech
12.2018 - 01.2022
Montessori Educator
Tokyo International Preschool
05.2015 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Virginia Tech