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Work History
Education
Skills
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Hobbies and Interests
Certification
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Cecilia Egan

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Summary

Detail-oriented, global education professional with strong organizational and leadership skills. Extensive experience in recruitment, selection, and student welfare with an interdisciplinary approach. International teaching background in secondary and tertiary education. Lifelong commitment to intercultural education and sustainability.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chair

UWC Venezuelan National Committee
07.1997 - Current
  • Chair since May 2022
  • Liaison with UWC International (London and Berlin), and the 18 United World Colleges around the world
  • In charge of coordinating approximately 90 volunteers in the annual selection process, awarding merit and needs based scholarships to students between ages 16-18 to attend the UWCs for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
  • In charge of all year round student welfare
  • In charge of the design and deployment of a 10-week coaching program to onboard and prepare students for residential life
  • Worked in various roles since 1997 (selector, treasurer, database curator, promotion, exam and selection weekend coordinator, mentorship program, vice-chair).

Board Member

UWC International
01.2024 - Current
  • Previously Council Member of UWC International, 2021 - 2023
  • Americas and Caribbean National Committee Representative before the UWC International Council since 2021
  • Member of the Selection and Admissions Task Force.

Selector

RISE
04.2021 - Current
  • RISE is a global initiative of Schmidt Futures and the Rhodes Trust that awards merit-based scholarships to 15-17 year old students
  • Collaborator for selection activities and interviews.

Selector

UWC International
01.2018 - Current
  • Advisor and selector of international students for the Global Selection Programme (GSP), an entry route for United World Colleges.

Editor

Freelance
01.2006 - Current
  • Proofreader, translator and editor (English and Spanish) for literary and academic works.

Instructor

ISKL
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • ESL for parents
  • Spanish Mother Tongue After School Activity for MS students.

Education

Grand Diplôme de Cuisine et de Pâtisserie. Diplôme de Boulangerie - Culinary Arts

Le Cordon Bleu Dusit
Bangkok, Thailand
2015

MA Applied Linguistics (ABT) -

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, USA
2005

Bachelor of Arts - Literature And Liberal Arts

Universidad Católica Andrés Bello
Caracas, Venezuela
2003

IBDP -

United World College of The Adriatic
Duino, Italy
1997

Skills

  • Collaborative mindset
  • Stakeholder management
  • Community engagement
  • Influencing skills
  • Volunteer oversight
  • Excellent communication
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Policy review
  • Attention to detail
  • Analytical thinking

Languages

Spanish
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Italian
Advanced
C1
French
Intermediate
B1
Portuguese
Intermediate
B1
Thai
Beginner
A1
Korean
Beginner
A1

Hobbies and Interests

  • World cuisine
  • Ashtanga yoga & Pilates
  • Arts & crafts and DIY projects
  • SPCA volunteer

Certification

  • Equality and Diversity - Level 2, EduCare | Tes (2021).
  • Understanding the Role of the Safeguarding Lead - Level 2, EduCare | Tes (2021).
  • Safeguarding Young People for International Schools - Level 2, EduCare | Tes (2021).
  • Sexual Violence and Harassment between Children and Young People, Level 2,EduCare | Tes (2021).

Timeline

Board Member

UWC International
01.2024 - Current

Selector

RISE
04.2021 - Current

Instructor

ISKL
01.2019 - 01.2020

Selector

UWC International
01.2018 - Current

Editor

Freelance
01.2006 - Current

Chair

UWC Venezuelan National Committee
07.1997 - Current

Grand Diplôme de Cuisine et de Pâtisserie. Diplôme de Boulangerie - Culinary Arts

Le Cordon Bleu Dusit

MA Applied Linguistics (ABT) -

University of Pittsburgh

Bachelor of Arts - Literature And Liberal Arts

Universidad Católica Andrés Bello

IBDP -

United World College of The Adriatic
Cecilia Egan