Ailyn Alissandra Alvarez Perez
Cambridge,MA
Summary
aspiring to pursue a PhD in clinical psychology to advance research on restorative justice for marginalized communities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
The Human Flourishing Program
Cambridge , MA
11.2024 - Current
- Project: Harvard Parenting Initiative
- Social Media Strategy & Content Development – Brainstormed and created research-based posts to help parents deepen and nurture their relationships with their children.
- Branding & Naming Development – Contributed to selecting the organization’s name and shaping its public identity.
- Interview Question Design – Developed insightful questions for interviews with research experts, ensuring clarity and relevance.
- School Research Manual Development – Assisted in writing a research-based manual using data-driven insights to support educational initiatives.
- Data Interpretation & Application – Used research findings to create practical, accessible parenting resources.
- Annotated Bibliographies & Literature Reviews – Synthesized research to inform content creation and project direction.
- Weekly Meeting Participation – Attended team meetings fully prepared to deliver updates and discuss new ideas.
- Strategic Planning & Initiative Development – Helped shape the initiative’s goals and long-term impact through structured brainstorming sessions.
- Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration – Worked with researchers, educators, and content creators to translate research into actionable guidance for parents.
Radcliff Institute for Advanced Study RA
Harvard College
Cambridge , MA
08.2024 - Current
- Google Sheets & Excel Proficiency – Improved data organization, analysis, and visualization.
- Qualitative Coding – Developed and applied organizational theme codes for qualitative data.
- Data Transformation & Interpretation – Translated raw data into digestible, structured tables for analysis.
- Literature Review & Synthesis – Conducted in-depth literature reviews, identifying key themes and gaps in research.
- Community-Oriented Research Communication – Advocated for and worked on bridging research findings beyond academia to benefit the broader community.
- Qualitative & Quantitative Data Analysis – Assisted in structuring and interpreting data for research purposes.
- Scientific Writing & Presentation – Gained experience in communicating research findings effectively.
- Video Editing – Took workshops to enhance storytelling and visual communication for research dissemination.
- Independent & Team-Based Research – Worked effectively in individual and group settings to accomplish research goals.
- Advocacy & Outreach – Developed skills in making research accessible and impactful for the public.
Executive Assistant
Research Schools International
Cambridge, MA
02.2023 - Current
- Opened, read and replied to e-mails, letters and correspondence on behalf of executives.
- Coordinated meeting and work schedules for staff teams and executives.
- Managed daily invoices, reports and proposals.
- Created and maintained computer- and paper-based filing and organization systems for records, reports and documents.
- Participated in frequent communication with other administrative team members, human resources and finance department on special projects and events.
- Coordinated multiple schedules using online calendaring system.
Babysitter
Private Client
Belmont, MA
02.2023 - Current
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
- Monitored children's safety and well-being to prevent accidents and falls.
- Read stories and played alphabet games to promote early literacy.
- Minimized TV and mobile device time by engaging children with games and physical books.
- Helped complete homework, school projects and chores.
- Organized various activities, games, crafts and outings to keep children entertained.
- Communicated with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Created safe environment for children by removing hazards and developing appropriate boundaries and rules.
Research Assistant
Harvard College
Cambridge, MA
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Research Focus: Structure racism & individual racism affects on suicide ideation among Black and Latine adolescents
- Literature Review: Authored detailed reports summarizing findings from literature review projects related to research.
- Google Sheets and Excel Proficiency – Improved data organization, analysis, and visualization.
- Qualitative Coding – Developed and applied organizational theme codes for qualitative data.
- Data Transformation and Interpretation – Translated raw data into digestible, structured tables for analysis.
- Community-Oriented Research Communication – Advocated for and worked on bridging research findings beyond academia to benefit the broader community.
- Qualitative and Quantitative Data Analysis – Assisted in structuring and interpreting data for research purposes.
- Scientific Writing and Presentation – Gained experience in communicating research findings effectively.
- Video Editing – I took workshops to enhance storytelling and visual communication for research dissemination.
- Independent & Team-Based Research – Worked effectively in individual and group settings to accomplish research goals.
- Advocacy & Outreach – Developed skills in making research accessible and impactful for the public.
Summer School Teacher/Mentor
Edge Prep
New York, NY
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
- Created and managed hands-on activities that engaged students in learning process.
- Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks.
- Taught students in various stages of cognitive, linguistic, social and emotional development.
- Tutored students in math, science, history, reading and English.
- Connected individuals with relevant community resources and coordinated referrals.
- Instilled values to help young people make ethical and moral choices.
- Managed community relations by identifying and evaluating opportunities and requests for volunteer involvement.
Community Service
- Franklin Teen's Mentoring: Took leadership roles in reinstating and directing Franklin Teens Mentoring Program, a community service program focused on bridging the gap between youth in low-income high-crime rate neighborhoods to their passions and life goals. We provide life, academic, and sports mentorship to youths. Organized educational and fun field trips and utilized art psychology to connect with the kids and approach sensitive conversations like gun violence, trauma, personal life struggles, and many more vital topics for youth development.
- Missao Paz: Physical and mental health advisor, and assisted at work-services center
Research
Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Studying [Current Research Position]
- Research Question : Howdos structural and individual experiences of racism influence suicide ideation among Black and Latine adolescents.
- Investigating how Anti-CRT bills are effecting youth mental health
Harvard University, Department of Psychology May 2023-August, 2024
- Learned and performed both inductive and deductive approaches to
coding data.
■ Developed skills utilizing Excel.
■ Created a Coding Manual for qualitative research and run
successful trials.
■ Learned how to implement attention checks.
■ Learn how to tally code trends from survey data.
Harvard University, Dr.Joshua Greene Lab (Social Psychology) November, 2023- Present
- Advanced X-cell skills
- Assisted organize lab meetings
- Proposed and re-fined research experiments
- Non-paid and worked on creating an online mental health intervention porgram for Students to use
Timeline
Research Assistant
The Human Flourishing Program
11.2024 - Current
Radcliff Institute for Advanced Study RA
Harvard College
08.2024 - Current
Research Assistant
Harvard College
08.2024 - 08.2025
Executive Assistant
Research Schools International
02.2023 - Current
Babysitter
Private Client
02.2023 - Current
Summer School Teacher/Mentor
Edge Prep
04.2022 - 09.2022
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