Félix Padilla Carbonell
Brooklyn,NY
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Hunter College, City University of New York
09.2024 - Current
- Teaching discussion sections for the course on “American Government: A Historical Introduction.” Lead engaging discussion sections for American Government course, facilitating critical analysis of historical political developments and fostering student engagement.
Academic Mentor
The Pipeline Program, The Graduate Center, City University of New York
09.2022 - Current
- Providing academic mentorship to undergraduate students from underrepresented communities who are interested in graduate studies by helping them navigate course work, research projects, and applications to graduate programs.
Recruiter, Political Science Department
The Graduate Center, City University of New York
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Recruited students for MA and PhD programs, enhancing enrollment numbers. Advised undergraduates on graduate applications, improving acceptance rates.
Graduate Assistant, Political Science Department
The Graduate Center, City University of New York
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Graduate Assistant to Prof. Charles Tien. Preliminary collection and analysis of congressional social media data and research methodology optimization.
Graduate Research Assistant
El Instituto: Institute of Latina/o, Caribbean, and Latin American Studies, University of Connecticut
09.2017 - 05.2019
- Research Assistant to Prof. Charles Venator-Santiago and Graduate Student Assistant to the Puerto Rican Studies Association (PRSA) Secretariat at the University of Connecticut.
Attorney
Private Practice
San Juan, Puerto Rico
07.2015 - 07.2017
- Provided comprehensive legal counsel to small businesses on employment law matters while handling diverse cases in family, administrative, and criminal law (misdemeanors).
Legal Assistant
William M. Vidal Carvajal Law Office, P. S. C.
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Assisted counselor with legal research.
Housing Division Assistant (AMERICORPS Vista Volunteer)
Corporación del Proyecto ENLACE del Caño Martín Peña (The Corporation for the ENLACE Project of the Martín Peña Channel)
07.2014 - 07.2015
- Delivered comprehensive legal guidance to community members while managing administrative functions, enhancing access to legal resources for under-served populations.
Student Attorney, Legal Assistance Clinic
University of Puerto Rico School of Law
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Discrimination based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity. General legal practice before administrative, judicial and legislative forums. Represented clients in civil cases under attorney supervision, conducted legal research, and drafted court documents while maintaining detailed case files.
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
SA Arizmendi Attorneys at Law, P.S.C.
06.2012 - 07.2012
- Assisted counselor with legal research on labor and employment law.
Legal Assistant/Paralegal, Legal Practice Workshop
University of Puerto Rico School of Law
06.2011 - 07.2011
- Coordinated legal assistance programs for under-served communities, facilitating access to housing resources while managing daily administrative operations.
Education
Ph.D. - Political Science
The Graduate Center, City University of New York
New York, NY06-2027
M.A. - International Studies, Concentration in Latino and Latin American Studies
University of Connecticut
Storrs, Connecticut06.2019
Juris Doctor - undefined
University of Puerto Rico School of Law
San Juan, Puerto Rico05.2013
B.A. - Political Science, Minor in Sociology
University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus
San Juan, Puerto Rico05.2010
Skills
- Political analysis
- Instructional expertise
- Legal advisory services
- Community involvement
- Research methodology expertise
- Educational counseling expertise
Bar Admissions
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, 2014
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Hunter College, City University of New York
09.2024 - Current
Recruiter, Political Science Department
The Graduate Center, City University of New York
09.2024 - 12.2024
Academic Mentor
The Pipeline Program, The Graduate Center, City University of New York
09.2022 - Current
Graduate Assistant, Political Science Department
The Graduate Center, City University of New York
09.2019 - 05.2020
Graduate Research Assistant
El Instituto: Institute of Latina/o, Caribbean, and Latin American Studies, University of Connecticut
09.2017 - 05.2019
Legal Assistant
William M. Vidal Carvajal Law Office, P. S. C.
08.2015 - 05.2017
Attorney
Private Practice
07.2015 - 07.2017
Housing Division Assistant (AMERICORPS Vista Volunteer)
Corporación del Proyecto ENLACE del Caño Martín Peña (The Corporation for the ENLACE Project of the Martín Peña Channel)
07.2014 - 07.2015
Student Attorney, Legal Assistance Clinic
University of Puerto Rico School of Law
08.2012 - 05.2013
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
SA Arizmendi Attorneys at Law, P.S.C.
06.2012 - 07.2012
Legal Assistant/Paralegal, Legal Practice Workshop
University of Puerto Rico School of Law
06.2011 - 07.2011
M.A. - International Studies, Concentration in Latino and Latin American Studies
University of Connecticut
Juris Doctor - undefined
University of Puerto Rico School of Law
B.A. - Political Science, Minor in Sociology
University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus
Ph.D. - Political Science
The Graduate Center, City University of New York
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