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Alan Adame

Alan Adame

Italian Studies Research Assistant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director of College Admissions at BASIS Bilingual School Shenzhen

  • Education

    • Brown University

      2009 - 2013
      B.A. International Relations Security and Society

    • Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna

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      Brown-in-Bologna, Spring 2012 Political Science and Government

    • Vanderbilt University

      2014 - 2016
      Peabody College, M.Ed. International Education Policy and Management

      Activities and Societies: Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Ambassadore Vanderbilt University's Peabody College of Education and Human Development is consistently ranked among the top 5 U.S. Graduate Education Schools according to U.S. News and World Report. This M.Ed. program bridges policy from governments around the world, educational theory, and research methods and data to critically engage and address salient issues within international education today, notably the relationships between education and economic growth, social cohesion, global health, and other… Show more Vanderbilt University's Peabody College of Education and Human Development is consistently ranked among the top 5 U.S. Graduate Education Schools according to U.S. News and World Report. This M.Ed. program bridges policy from governments around the world, educational theory, and research methods and data to critically engage and address salient issues within international education today, notably the relationships between education and economic growth, social cohesion, global health, and other dimensions of human development. Show less

    • University of California, Berkeley

      2021 - 2023
      Certificate in College Admissions and Career Planning

    • Princeton University

      2017 - 2017
      Princeton-in-Beijing, Third Year Chinese (303C & 304C)

      Princeton-in-Beijing (PiB) is an intensive Mandarin Chinese language course covering an entire academic year of university-level Chinese during a two-month summer period. Upon successful completion, the program offers eight Princeton University credits and a certificate of completion provided by the host university, Beijing Normal University （北京师范大学）。

    • Center for Latin American Studies at Vanderbilt University

      2014 - 2016
      Graduate Certificate in Latin American Studies Center for Latin American Studies

      Awarded upon:1. Successfully completing 4 graduate-level courses (12 credits) with coursework related to Latin America (6 credits must be from the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences):Fulfilled by completing the following courses: Latin America and the US; Introduction to Brazil; International Organizations and Economic Development; Urban Education and Social Policy2. Demonstrating proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, or an indigenous language of Latin… Show more Awarded upon:1. Successfully completing 4 graduate-level courses (12 credits) with coursework related to Latin America (6 credits must be from the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences):Fulfilled by completing the following courses: Latin America and the US; Introduction to Brazil; International Organizations and Economic Development; Urban Education and Social Policy2. Demonstrating proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, or an indigenous language of Latin America:Fulfilled by demonstrating fluency in Spanish3. Attending at least five events related to Latin America and including a reflection of these eventsEvents attended: Conectados por café; Going it Alone: Deficient Teacher Support in El Salvador and Possibilities for Reform; Brazilian Reading Group presentation "“The Sweatshop and the Marketplace: Social Spaces of Bolivian Migration in São Paulo;" Favelas in the Vanguard: Rethinking our Assumptions in Sustainable Development; Brazilian Identity in the 20th century. Show less

  • Experience

    • Brown University

      Jan 2011 - Aug 2011
      Italian Studies Research Assistant

      Collaborated with Professor Caroline Castiglione to develop the syllabus for the Fall 2011 class entitled Truth on Trial: Justice in Italy, 1400-1800.Thoroughly analyzed, discussed and selected seven texts on Italian Renaissance law for course.

    • Brown University

      Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

      Facilitated in-class discussions for summer course 'The Political Theory of Human Rights' by using philosophy, film, and literature to examine how the idea of human rights developed in modern debates on war and economics. Facilitate on-campus activities and off-campus trips designed to promote cultural exchange for a community of international students.

      • Continuing Education Teacher Assistant

        Jul 2012 - Aug 2012

      • Intensive English Language Fellow

        Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

    • Taurus Education

      Jun 2013 - Feb 2014
      Education Consultant

      Individually advised 13 Chinese students applying to top-30 U.S. universities by considering their academic/research interests and contrasting U.S. and Chinese higher education systemsProvided instruction improving English writing/critical thinking skills, conducted 25+ mock interviews

    • Instituto Cervantes

      Apr 2014 - May 2014
      Intern

      Translated Summer 2014 brochure (Portuguese-English)Updated language and culture course offeringsProvided administrative support in preparing and organizing 200+ DELE Level 1-6 Spanish language exams among Korean and American test takers

    • JUMP! Foundation

      May 2015 - Jul 2015
      Program Design Facilitator (M.Ed. Practicum)

      Spearheaded Global Issues Simulations during 4-day outdoor experiential learning program for 107 Year 9 students at British International School Dulwich College Beijing (DCB)Facilitated 3-day outdoor community building activities among 137 Dulwich College Beijing Year 8 students aimed at increasing student awareness of how their actions impact their school and greater Chinese community around them Designed JUMP! Global Citizenship Curriculum; responsible for connecting Dulwich College academic values with JUMP! activities (demonstrating in writing how JUMP! programs complement and enrich DCB academic goals) Show less

    • GreatChina International Education

      Mar 2016 - Sept 2018
      Academic Advisor & College Access Remote Advisor

      Identify student strengths and weaknesses in English competence and preparedness for college success in the U.S. during 1-1 meetings with over 50 Chinese high school students, targeted student weaknesses through essay editing, creating personalized student education goals, and identifying universities to apply to based on college fitConnect student interests with specific resources in Guangzhou, in the U.S., and online platforms (e.g. Coursera) to nurture student interests and solidify awareness of self-identity, confidence, and intercultural competenceProvided above-mentioned U.S. university consulting to prospective undergraduate and graduate students in Guangzhou, Chengdu, and Chongqing; led 5 marketing events on U.S. colleges and preparing activity listsLed 12 90-minute lectures for 15 high school students for U.S. college application planning in Chengdu and Guangzhou during the Roaring Scholars Summer Camp; held daily 1-1 meetings to improve reflective writing Show less

    • Wedu

      Oct 2016 - Sept 2019
      Volunteer Mentor

      In bi-weekly meetings, foster leadership development for ‘Rising Stars,’ young women from Southeast Asia aspiring to attend college and become agents of social change in their communitiesAdvise on short & long-term goals, provide resources to aid Nepali Rising Star maximize potential and social impact

    • Shenzhen Middle School

      Apr 2018 - Aug 2021
      Head of College Admissions Counseling

      Since April 2018 I’ve advised over 200 students at Shenzhen Middle School. Some of my key responsibilities include:Prepare syllabus and teach elective course College Research and Composition, where students learn how to formcompelling personal statements, researching colleges for best fit, and analyze recent trends in college admissionsConduct research on college admissions trends and parent conferences to inform parents and students on college preparedness Contact and invite undergraduate admissions officers from universities across the world to come to Shenzhen Middle School, organize and host undergraduate information sessions on campusHold individual meetings with students and parents to discuss application timelines, student-specific questions and weaknesses in their applications, and advise students on college selectionProvide a detailed college recommendation letter to each Year 3 student I am responsible for every academic year (usually 80-90 students)Participate in at least two professional development conferences each academic year to stay up-to-date with undergraduate requirements and expectations Show less

    • BASIS International Schools

      Aug 2021 - now
      Director of College Admissions

      BASIS Bilingual School Shenzhen Campus

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Associate Member

      International ACAC
      Nov 2019

    • High School College Guidance Counselor Training

      EducationUSA
      May 2018

    • Member

      China Institute of College Admission Counseling (ChinaICAC)
      Apr 2023

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Alan Adame
      Scola Scholar Scola Scholarship Foundation Nov 2011 One of four students awarded the Spring 2012 Scola Family Scholarship funding Brown-in-Bologna study abroad experience.
    • Awarded to Alan Adame
      Valedictorian Pompano Beach High School May 2009
    • Awarded to Alan Adame
      Gates Millennium Scholar Gates Millennium Foundation, Hispanic Scholarship Fund Apr 2009 National scholarship and leadership network forged by Bill Gates funding all unmet university costs, 2009-present.