Advising and student support
Student pathway guidance, international education counseling, documentation support, and learner-centered communication.
Education Pathway
Education, Advising & Student Support
My background includes international education counseling, student advising, TEFL preparation, school leadership exposure, and culturally responsive learning support across Cambodian and cross-cultural education settings.
Overview
While my portfolio centers on instructional design, language access, and culturally responsive learning, my professional foundation also includes education advising, student support, school coordination, and English-language learning. This page highlights the education-facing side of my background for roles in academic advising, student success, ESL/TEFL instruction, international education, and learning support.
Education-Facing Fit at a Glance
ESL/TEFL and English learning support
120-hour TEFL certificate, British Council CPD, and English-language learning support experience.
School coordination exposure
School operations, student support, staff coordination, and cross-cultural school communication experience.
Southeast Asia / Central Asia relocation interest
Open to Cambodia-based education roles and broader opportunities across Southeast Asia and Central Asia.
Role Fit Snapshot
This page is designed for recruiters reviewing my fit for education-facing roles where advising, communication, learner support, English-language learning, and instructional design overlap.
Academic Advising / Student Success
Best-fit evidence
- Senior Education Counselor experience
- Student pathway guidance
- Application and documentation support
- Cross-cultural advising background
- SALA Pathways career guidance prototype
ESL / TEFL and Learning Support
Best-fit evidence
- 120-hour TEFL certificate
- British Council CPD
- English learning support background
- Cross-cultural communication experience
- Instructional design training
School Support / Education Coordination
Best-fit evidence
- Vice Campus Principal experience
- School operations and communication exposure
- Student and staff support context
- Education-facing recommendations on file
- Cambodia and cross-cultural education background
Entry-Level Instructional Design in Education
Best-fit evidence
- M.Ed. Educational Technology and Instructional Design
- SALA Pathways prototype
- Learner persona and journey map artifacts
- Accessibility/UDL checklist alignment
- Learning design portfolio case studies
This role-fit snapshot is not meant to overstate readiness for senior leadership positions. It highlights relevant experience and transferable strengths for education-facing roles.
Location interest: Open to Cambodia-based education roles and broader opportunities across Southeast Asia and Central Asia.
Relevant Education Experience
IDP Education | 2014-2016
Senior Education Counselor
Supported students exploring international study pathways, application preparation, program options, visa readiness, and academic planning. This role strengthened my experience in student consultation, pathway guidance, documentation support, and cross-cultural advising.
2018-2019
Vice Campus Principal
Supported campus operations, student experience, staff coordination, and school-level communication in a cross-cultural education setting. This role provided leadership exposure in school administration, learner support, and faculty coordination.
ESL/TEFL Preparation
TEFL and English-Language Learning Preparation
Completed a 120-hour TEFL certificate and British Council continuing professional development. This supports my preparation for ESL/TEFL teaching, English-language learner support, and classroom-based learning roles, especially in international or Southeast Asia education contexts.
Graduate Study
M.Ed. Educational Technology and Instructional Design
My graduate training strengthens my ability to design learning experiences, assess learner needs, apply accessibility and UDL principles, and develop structured learning supports for students and educators.
Roles This Background Supports
Academic Advisor
Student Success Advisor
Education Counselor
ESL/TEFL Instructor
International Education Coordinator
Learning Support Specialist
Mentor or Learner Experience Support
Entry-level Instructional Designer in education settings
Transferable Strengths
- Student consultation and advising
- Academic and career pathway planning
- Cross-cultural communication
- Khmer-English language access perspective
- Learner-centered support
- Family and community context awareness
- English-language learning support
- Documentation and application guidance
- Education program coordination
- Culturally responsive communication
Connection to Instructional Design
For me, advising and instructional design are connected by the same question: does the learner understand the path in front of them, and what support would make the next step clearer?
My work in student advising, language access, healthcare communication, and EdTech all points toward the same design principle: people need information that is structured, accessible, culturally meaningful, and usable.
What People Are Saying
Selected excerpts from education, school, and language access recommendations. Full letters and private messages are kept private.
Mr. Hy Soksan
Senior Lecturer, Institute of Foreign Languages
“Very strong in his mind and can do whatever he puts his heart into.”
Lovee Mae D. Diogens
Former Supervisor, Liberty International School
The recommendation commends Ryan’s enthusiasm, dedication, and teaching performance while supporting English learning for Cambodian staff in a school context.
Stephany
Spanish Interpreter / Former CyraCom Colleague
“Ryan consistently shows professionalism. He communicates effectively and approaches every interaction with respect and cultural sensitivity… I highly recommend him to any organization seeking a skilled and dependable language professional.”
Full letters, screenshots, contact details, signatures, and private messages are not displayed.
Related Portfolio Projects
SALA Pathways
A bilingual Khmer-English career guidance prototype for Cambodian secondary students exploring academic, TVET, career, scholarship, work, and language pathways.
View ProjectKhmer GI Patient Education Design Framework & Learning Toolkit
A healthcare learning design project showing how patient education can be structured for multilingual adult learners.
View ProjectKhmer Clinical Communication Gap Analysis
A communication and health literacy project showing how routine forms, terminology, and clinical language can create hidden understanding gaps.
View ProjectReview my education-facing materials
For education, advising, ESL/TEFL, student support, and school-related roles, start with the education resume and recommendation excerpts.
This page provides a focused pathway for schools, advising offices, student success teams, and education organizations reviewing my background in advising, language access, instructional design, and culturally responsive learning.