Carolina Dimas Diaz
Saint Charles,MO
Summary
Accomplished Immigration Paralegal at EMC Immigration Law, adept in legal research and client communication, significantly improved case outcomes through meticulous case management and document preparation. Leveraged bilingual skills to enhance client relations, consistently exceeding expectations. Proficient in the use of information management systems. Motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Immigration Paralegal
EMC Immigration Law
05.2022 - Current
- Managed between 20 and 30 family based and employment based immigration cases
- Illustrated green card and immigration processes and managed communication channels to provide high level of service and consultation to immigration inquiries.
- Corresponded with current and prospective clients to obtain information and enable effective case development.
- Filed correspondence and legal documents in correct client files and transmitted applicable documentation to courts and government agencies.
- Provided United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) with information about case changes or problems.
- Contributed to client case file preparation and verified inclusion of required documentation.
- Met with clients to gather information, prepare documentation, and determine necessary actions.
- Assisted clients with immigration application completion to improve timeliness of case review and disposition.
- Drove continuous improvement in day-to-day process and transformation initiatives that resulted in impactful evolution.
- Researched law literature, databases, and public information to investigate case issues.
- Prepared affidavits, waivers, translations, and asylum requests for ongoing cases.
- Compiled client application packets and included relevant documentation to present strongest case for successful outcome.
- Created and managed processes and procedures to coordinate documentation for visa processing on immigrant and non-immigrant applications.
- Monitored immigration law developments and procedural changes to improve client service quality and case outcomes.
Substitute Teacher
Ritenour School District
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities for all school students.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
Bilingual Recruiter
Nine 2 Five
07.2020 - 09.2021
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
- Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
- Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.
- Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
Professor
Universidad Autónoma De Bucaramanga
01.2003 - 12.2019
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Developed diversified course curriculum to meet regulatory standards and support learning objectives.
- Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
- Supported multidisciplinary research teams focused on scholarly publication.
- Maintained regular office hours to provide struggling students with additional course help.
- Provided students with constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback.
- Graded tests and assignments and uploaded to school database.
- Worked with dean to assess and evaluate courses and programs in appropriate discipline.
- Instructed and evaluated students in classroom in alignment with college mission by incorporating innovative teaching and learning strategies.
- Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Contributed to planning appropriate and engaging lessons for both classroom and distance learning applications.
- Designed and implemented various educational activities and programs to meet student needs.
- Incorporated instructional technologies in course delivery for both in-class and online instruction.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
- Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching English As A Foreign Language
Universidad Internacional Iberoamericana
Puerto Rico06.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Hospitality Management
Universidad Autonoma De Bucaramanga
Bucaramanga, Colombia, South America12.2004
Skills
- Bilingual, English/Spanish
- Family Based Immigration
- Employment Based Immigration
- Immigrant and Certain Non-Immigrant Visa applications
- Case support
- Legal Research
- Client Communication
- Petition management
- Case analysis
- Proofreading
- Legal writing
- Document Preparation
- Deadline Management
- Client relations skills
- Case Management
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Software
Docketwise
Timeline
Immigration Paralegal
EMC Immigration Law
05.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Ritenour School District
01.2022 - 05.2022
Bilingual Recruiter
Nine 2 Five
07.2020 - 09.2021
Professor
Universidad Autónoma De Bucaramanga
01.2003 - 12.2019
Master of Arts - Teaching English As A Foreign Language
Universidad Internacional Iberoamericana
Bachelor of Arts - Hospitality Management
Universidad Autonoma De Bucaramanga
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