Laura Jean Nohr is seeking a position in education that allows professional growth and dedicating more time to university counseling. She has over 25 years of experience teaching English and Spanish in both the US and Spain. Nohr holds several degrees including a B.A. in Spanish and Secondary Education from Marquette University and is certified to teach at secondary levels in both Spain and Wisconsin. She currently works as the Head of English Department and International Universities Counselor at Brains International Schools in Madrid.

1. Laura Jean Nohr
sanchonohr2001@yahoo.com  Calle del Pino, 20, Soto del Real, Madrid 661 222 277
Career Goal
To remain in the field of education in a position that will allow me to grow professionally
and dedicate more time to University Counselling.
Education
Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio
February 2010 – May 2010 Certificate of Pedagogical Aptitude
 Spanish qualification required to teach at the Secondary level.
 Specialization in English.
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
September 1994 – June 1995 Specialist in the Teaching of Spanish as a Foreign Language
 I was the first non-native speaker to be accepted on the course and to successfully
complete it.
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
July 1994 – August 1994 Spanish as a Foreign Language Courses
 I took this course in order to gain credits toward the renewal of my Wisconsin teachers
license.
Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
September 1987 – December 1991 B.A. in Spanish and Secondary Education.
Minor in Business Administration
 Sophomore year (1988-1989) study abroad at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid.
 Dean’s List Spring 1989.
 Sigma Delta Pi Award (Spanish Honor Society) 1991.

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Career Related Experience
Brains International Schools | C/ Salvia, 48, La Moraleja, Madrid
Head of English Department / International Universities Counselor September 2014 - Present
 Advise parents and students interested in studying abroad.
 Organize visits to University Fairs.
 Arrange visits, presentations and information sessions from University Admissions
Representatives.
 Give presentations on the application process and the US higher education system.
 Prepare recommendation letters and coordinate with other teachers in order to complete
applications through The Common Application and other University application
platforms, serving as “counselor” for applicants.
 Teach English as a Foreign Language classes to students of Secondary and Baccalaureate.
 Teach Spanish as a Foreign Language (Español B) to students of the International
Baccalaureate Diploma Program.
 Coordinate the English Department and direct the didactic team.
 Prepare annual budget, book list, teacher timetables and assign student groups according
to levels.
 Maintain contact with parents and attend to questions and complaints.
 Schedule and coordinate the official Cambridge Examinations of English in the school,
acting as Venue Coordinator.
 Arrange extracurricular outings.
 Write lesson plans, annual reports and articles for the school magazine.
 Maintain statistics on the academic progress of the students and the English Department.
 Translation of letters and other documents.
Brains International Schools | C/ Salvia, 48, La Moraleja, Madrid
English Teacher September 2008 - 2014
 Teach English as a Foreign Language to students in 1st year of Secondary Education to
Baccalaureate.
 Preparation of Cambridge Exams for First Certificate, Advanced and Proficiency levels.
 Implementation of Cooperative Learning techniques.
Colegio Los Abetos | Manzanares el Real, Madrid
English Teacher September 2007-June 2008
 Teach English as a Foreign Language to students in 4th of Primary to 3rd of Secondary
Education.
 Patio and lunch room duty.
 Plan and supervise student performances for Christmas and End of Year shows.
 In charge of cooking workshop during Culture Week.

3. Laura Jean Nohr
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W.S.I. Vallecas, S.L. Wall Street Institute | Avda. de La Albufera, Madrid
Service Manager May 1998 – January 2002
 Organization of the didactic department of two language centers.
 Selection and training of teachers and receptionists.
 Liaison between the didactic and marketing departments.
 Responsible for quality control in teaching and achievement of learning objectives by the
students.
 Preparation of monthly statistical reports and materials orders.
 Development of new didactic materials.
 Impart classes on occasion to cover teacher absences.
Zilinder Consulting, S.A. Wall Street Institute | C/ Monforte de Lemos, Madrid
English Teacher August 1995 – May 1998
 Teach English as a Foreign Language to students in the academy.
 Responsible for the teaching and coordination of classes for students of a multinational
company.
American Language Academy, S.A. | C/ Rodríguez San Pedro, Madrid
English Teacher October 1994 – June 1995
 Teach English as a Foreign Language to adults and children.
 In-company and private tuition.
Bay View High School | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Spanish Teacher January 1992 – June 1994
 Teach 5 classes of Spanish daily.
 Organization of Homecoming and Prom dances. Committee Advisor.
 Translator/Interpreter for Spanish speaking parents.
Other Skills
 Bilingual in English and Spanish
 Full driving license and own vehicle
 Willing to travel
 Highly organized, enjoy administrative tasks.