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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
JESICA NICOLE PALOMO ORTIZInternational Relations Professional