JESICA NICOLE PALOMO ORTIZ
International Relations Professional
San Pedro Sula, Honduras
Summary
I'm a resourceful, passionate and dedicated internationalist with excellent analytical skills, strong organizational abilities, and a demonstrated commitment to impactful work. Experienced in managing academic projects and volunteer initiatives, with a proactive and detail-oriented approach. Passionate about development, communications, and international cooperation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
ENGLISH TEACHER
UTH FlORIDA UNIVERSITY
09.2025 - Current
- Tailored teaching approach to accommodate individual student needs, promoting academic growth.
- Taught spelling, pronunciation and sentence structure to form basic foundation of language.
- Provided guidance and support to struggling students, leading to significant improvements in their grades.
- Applied various instructional approaches, experiential learning and self-assessment to increase retention and understanding.
ENGLISH TEACHER
ACADEMIA EUROPEA
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Developed intervention strategies to improve student performance.
- Delivered key academic concepts using engaging teaching methods, improving student understanding.
- Evaluated student progress by providing short quizzes, examinations and standardised tests.
CONSULTANT - FOREIGN INVESTMENT REPORT
HONDURAN-GERMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (AHK HONDURAS)
05.2025 - 07.2025
- Assessed risks associated with proposed business solutions, minimising potential issues.
- Provided expert advice on organisational change, resulting in streamlined operations.
- Developed comprehensive business strategies to deliver client objectives.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by conducting thorough audits and reviews.
- Identified areas for improvement in corporate structure, enhancing overall efficiency.
- Facilitated workshops focused on skill development, boosting staff morale and productivity.
COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT INTERN
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION (IOM)
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Fostered culture of professional conduct within small to medium-sized teams.
- Prepared comprehensive reports to facilitate informed decision-making process.
- Showed initiative and willingness to take on new challenges.
- Demonstrated accountability and initiative by proactively identifying and mitigating potential risks.
- Fostered positive relationships with clients for enhanced business reputation.
- Assisted senior staff in data analysis tasks to inform strategic decisions.
- Generated written materials with meticulous attention to grammar and spelling.
ELEMENTARY TEACHER ASSISTANT
ESCUELA INTERNACIONAL SAMPEDRANA
08.2021 - 06.2024
- Assisted teachers with lesson planning, resulting in well-structured classes.
- Managed classroom behaviour effectively, fostering a conducive learning atmosphere.
- Participated in staff training sessions; ensured up-to-date knowledge on education policies and best practices.
- Supported teacher during parent-teacher meetings for comprehensive discussion about pupil progress.
- Coordinated after-school activities, encouraging holistic development through extracurricular participation.
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
STARTEK
09.2020 - 11.2020
- Handled customer complaints, providing appropriate solutions to guarantee positive outcomes.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge, resulting in effective product promotion.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly and improved on-hold wait times.
RECEPTIONIST
CEGAP S DE RL
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Maintained accurate logs of visitor entries for security purposes.
- Streamlined communication channels by promptly forwarding messages and post to relevant departments or personnel.
- Directed visitors and clients to appropriate staff, ensuring efficient service delivery.
- Collected and distributed incoming mail, employing strict confidentiality throughout.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - International Relations
Universidad Tecnológica Centroamericana "UNITEC"
San Pedro Sula, Departamento de Cortes, Honduras 07.2020 - 10.2025
Skills
- Microsoft Office 365
- Excel
- Power Bi
- Word
- Power Point
- SharePoint
- Debate and oratory advanced skills
- Organizational skills
Certification
Specialized Course & Accreditation in Electoral Observation, Fundación Internacional para el Desarrollo Humano y la Educación (INTFUDE), Instituto de Acceso a la Información Pública (IAIP), 2021
Languages
Spanish
English
Extra-Curricular Activities
- National & International Election Observer: General Elections Honduras 2021; Primary Elections Honduras 2021 (Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy); General Elections Guatemala 2023.
- Leadership & Association Roles: Treasurer (2022) and Social Responsibility Manager (2024), International Relations Student Association, UNITEC.
- Community & Education Engagement: Elementary Choir Sub-Coordinator, Escuela Internacional Sampedrana (2022–2024); Translator, House of Hope International (2022); Fundación Internacional para el Desarrollo Humano y la Educación (INTFUDE), 2021.
- Youth & Policy Initiatives: Member, Global Network of Young Politicians (2021–2023); Participant, Ideation Days for the UN Summit of the Future (2024); Co-Founder, Voxlab Honduras (2025).
- Arts & Social Justice: Jóvenes Artistas x la Justicia Social, 2023.
Timeline
ENGLISH TEACHER
UTH FlORIDA UNIVERSITY
09.2025 - Current
CONSULTANT - FOREIGN INVESTMENT REPORT
HONDURAN-GERMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (AHK HONDURAS)
05.2025 - 07.2025
COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT INTERN
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION (IOM)
01.2025 - 04.2025
ENGLISH TEACHER
ACADEMIA EUROPEA
08.2024 - 08.2025
ELEMENTARY TEACHER ASSISTANT
ESCUELA INTERNACIONAL SAMPEDRANA
08.2021 - 06.2024
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
STARTEK
09.2020 - 11.2020
Bachelor's Degree - International Relations
Universidad Tecnológica Centroamericana "UNITEC"
07.2020 - 10.2025
RECEPTIONIST
CEGAP S DE RL
01.2020 - 06.2020