AMANDA GARCIA-ALVAREZ
Barcelona
Summary
Experienced education and psychopedagogy professional with over 10 years of experience in the education sector, specialized training in counselling, psychology, and student well-being, and a strong background in international school settings across different countries.Skilled in designing and implementing intervention strategies to enhance student well-being, foster self-regulation, and create inclusive, positive learning environments. Strong background in international and multicultural contexts, working collaboratively with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams to support students with emotional, social, and behavioral difficulties. Passionate about student personal and academic development, committed to promoting a holistic approach to education that integrates emotional well-being with academic success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
E Learning Specialist
Universitat Oberta de Catalunya
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Company Overview: Educational institution providing online learning
- Designed and implemented training programs for ICT professionals
- Developed engagement strategies and digital learning in diverse teams
- Evaluated the impact of training on key competency development
- Mediated and supported leaders in strategic decision-making
- Conducted needs assessment based on data analysis to generate innovative talent development solutions
- Educational institution providing online learning
Instructional Coach, Teacher, SIELE exam qualifier and DELE exam Coordinator
Instituto Cervantes
01.2014 - 01.2025
- Company Overview: An institution for the promotion of Spanish language and culture
- Coordinated official exams: planning, examiner recruitment and mentoring, full exam management, and departmental support
- Observed teachers and provided constructive feedback for improving teaching practices
- Developed training programs for professional growth of educators in various educational contexts
- Designed strategies to enhance educational quality and learning processes
- An institution for the promotion of Spanish language and culture
Mentor/ Final Year Project Director and Supervisor
Universitat Internacional de València
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Company Overview: Online University
- Mentored educational research projects with corporate application
- Evaluated and improved user experience in online learning platforms
- Trained and developed teams to enhance cohesion and organizational performance
- Online University
Examiner and Exam Coordinator
British Council
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Company Overview: International organization specializing in language education
- Examined official language certification exams
- Coordinated evaluation processes ensuring compliance with international quality standards
- International organization specializing in language education
Education and Instructional Coach
University of Malaysia
08.2019 - 09.2022
- Company Overview: Educational institution in Malaysia
- Organized events and initiatives to improve educational quality
- Facilitated training and coaching to enhance teaching practices
- Developed innovative strategies for learning and teaching in multicultural environments
- Educational institution in Malaysia
Educator and Curriculum Designer
Reykjavik International School
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Company Overview: International school in Iceland
- Designed the Spanish curriculum from scratch, including material development and innovative methodologies
- Collaborated with the teaching team to implement customized teaching programs
- International school in Iceland
Office manager and Administrator assistant
Zenith The ROI Agency, Publicis Groupe
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Company Overview: Global communications agency
- Optimized administrative processes to enhance team efficiency
- Supported in internal communication and employer branding strategies
- Global communications agency
Recruitment Consultant Support
Page Group
01.2011 - 12.2012
- Company Overview: Leading recruitment consultancy
- Assisted in the management of selection and talent evaluation processes in multinational environments
- Optimized internal processes and supported team coordination
- Mediated conflicts and developed strategies to improve employee well-being
- Leading recruitment consultancy
Office Manager and Events Coordinator
Green Alliance S.G.E.C.R
01.2008 - 12.2011
- Company Overview: Corporate organization focusing on sustainability
- Organized and managed corporate events, resource coordination, and logistics
- Supported internal communication and stakeholder relations
- Implemented strategies to improve cohesion and organizational wellbeing
- Corporate organization focusing on sustainability
Education
M.D. - Psychopedagogy|Counselling
Universitat Oberta De Catalunya
06.2025
PhD - Education & ICT (e-learning)
Universitat Oberta de Catalunya
06.2022
Master's Degree - Second Language Learning and Teaching
Universidad de Deusto
07.2015
Bachelor's - English Studies
Universitat de Barcelona
06.2012
Skills
- Moodle
- Blackboard
- Canva
- Microsoft Teams
- Zoom
- Google Workspace
- WordPress
- Outlook
- Motivation strategies
- Mindfulness
- Mentoring
- Educational assessment
- Communication strategies
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Needs analysis
- Behavior improvements
- Teacher assistance
- Educational assistance
- Individual instruction
- Learning management systems
- Pastoral care
- Trauma-informed approaches
- Conflict resolution
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Cognitive Disabilities Understanding
- Data collection
- Student counseling
- Feedback delivery
- Coaching and mentoring
- Child Psychology
Languages
Spanish
First Language
Catalan
Proficient (C2)
C2
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
French
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Italian
Elementary (A2)
A2
Hindi
Elementary (A2)
A2
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
- Human Development
- Talent and Innovation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mentor/ Final Year Project Director and Supervisor
Universitat Internacional de València
01.2023 - 06.2024
Examiner and Exam Coordinator
British Council
01.2022 - 06.2023
E Learning Specialist
Universitat Oberta de Catalunya
01.2021 - 01.2025
Education and Instructional Coach
University of Malaysia
08.2019 - 09.2022
Educator and Curriculum Designer
Reykjavik International School
09.2014 - 06.2015
Instructional Coach, Teacher, SIELE exam qualifier and DELE exam Coordinator
Instituto Cervantes
01.2014 - 01.2025
Office manager and Administrator assistant
Zenith The ROI Agency, Publicis Groupe
01.2012 - 12.2013
Recruitment Consultant Support
Page Group
01.2011 - 12.2012
Office Manager and Events Coordinator
Green Alliance S.G.E.C.R
01.2008 - 12.2011
M.D. - Psychopedagogy|Counselling
Universitat Oberta De Catalunya
PhD - Education & ICT (e-learning)
Universitat Oberta de Catalunya
Master's Degree - Second Language Learning and Teaching
Universidad de Deusto
Bachelor's - English Studies
Universitat de Barcelona
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