Peter Smith

International Education Advocate

Phuket, Thailand

About

International Education Professional dedicated to serving diverse communities domestically and abroad. I have held teaching positions in American and South Korean public schools, worked within higher education at five institutions across three countries, and currently serve as a School Counselor at British International School, Phuket. I am passionate about increasing access to higher education and uniting cultures through community engagement and outreach.

Experience

  • School Counselor at British International School, Phuket
    Aug 2025 - Present · 1 yr

  • International External Reader at University of California, Berkeley
    Nov 2025 - Jan 2026 · 3 mos

  • University of California, Berkeley (Berkeley, California, United States)
    • Senior Assistant Director of Admissions, International Team Manager
      Jan 2024 - Aug 2025 · 1 yr 8 mos

    • Interim Sr. Assistant Director of Admissions, International Team Manager
      Jan 2023 - Dec 2023 · 1 yr

    • Assistant Director Of Admissions, International Specialist
      Nov 2021 - Dec 2022 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • International Admissions Counselor at The University of Utah Asia Campus
    Jul 2018 - Nov 2021 · 3 yrs 5 mos

  • International Enrollment Services Manager at University of Pittsburgh
    Oct 2017 - Jul 2018 · 10 mos

    Responsible for activities and services related to the successful recruitment, selection, enrollment, transition, and retention of prospective international undergraduate students to Pitt. Position included international travel, student recruitment, forming and maintaining counselor relationships at schools, and presenting to crowds upwards of 400 people.