Raquel Zúniga, the founder of Open Borders, is a dedicated educator and college counselor with ample experience in these fields. After relocating among different countries within the Central American region, her persistence, adaptability, work trajectory, and enthusiasm for learning, evolved into a unique skill set that allows her to interact with students of different age groups and diverse needs with positive results.
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Having worked at all academic levels, from preschool to university, her career path is full of interesting experiences which enable her to apply strategies and structured processes to work with her students and their families. Her guidance, as a teacher and college counselor, progressively leads to goal achievement and student ownership in their learning process, creating a sense of accountability that encourages introspection and responsibility.
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Valuing students' strengths and working toward constant improvement, her observant and analytical nature help her to perceive their individual needs. Collectively, Ms. Zúniga's support aims to create an environment where students thrive and successfully achieve their goals, increasing their confidence and autonomy.​
Curious and determined to continue learning, she is a strong advocate of professional development and personal growth because she believes that the best professionals constantly seek to evolve. Raquel is an associate member of the Association of Independent Educational Consultants (IECA-USA), which is at the forefront of major college advising topics and trends. Here you participate in annual conferences for best practices along with members from around the world who support each other in the profession. As a teacher, she pursues the same professional standards, seeking to join courses annually to advance her teaching practices.
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Firmly believing that time is a valuable resource that should be allocated among the things that are most important, her free time is mostly spent with her family, friends, and hobbies!