Michelle Walters

Experience

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  Nova Group Japan

  May 2006 - May 2007

  ESL Teacher

  • Prepared and Organized daily individual/group lessons for ESL students ages 2 to adult• Developed and implemented weekly topics for general group discussion practice• Promoted December 2006 to Nova Kids Program Coordinator and staff trainer for Ishibashi Branch

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  The Institute for Study Abroad

  Aug 2007 - Jul 2008

  Program Advisor

  -Worked specifically with Universities in the UK and Ireland-Advised Students and Parents on preparing to study abroad, admissions, course selection and housing-Created Pre-Departure/Returnee Literature for students and parents-Coordinated with Overseas contacts and US based University Advisors in regards to admissions andstudent affairs-Oxford/Cambridge Selection Committee

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  AIFS

  Jul 2008 - now

  -Establish new and maintain existing professional relationships with University study abroad offices-Organize recruitment activities to meet prospective study abroad participants-Promote Faculty-led and Partnership programs to University Faculty and Departments-Participate in professional organizations, present at and attend conferences -Created a presence and promoted all of the AIFS divisions including: College and High School StudyAbroad, Camp America, Au Pair in America, Richmond University in London, Academic Year inAmerica, CISI Insurance, ACIS travel tours, Summer Institute for the Gifted, University Prep- Traveled extensively throughout the West Coast-Collaborated with the head office in Stamford, CT, specifically the Marketing team and AIFS divisions todevelop marketing and recruitment strategies

  • Assistant Vice President, University Relations

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Regional Vice President, University Relations

    Dec 2019 - Dec 2023

  • Regional Director

    Jan 2012 - Dec 2019

  • Assistant Director

    Jul 2008 - Dec 2011