Joaquin Saldana
Boston,MA
Summary
Dedicated student support advocate with strong mentoring and communication skills. Proven ability to create welcoming environments and facilitate smooth transitions for new students.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Boston Latin School
Boston, MA
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Interned at Boston Latin School, supporting both the Summer School program and Freshman and Seventh Grade Orientation initiatives
- Assisted with orientation activities by guiding students, answering questions, and helping new students and families navigate the school environment
- Helped coordinate daily logistics, including calling buses and ensuring smooth student transitions during programs
- Served as a familiar and approachable presence for students, helping create a welcoming and supportive atmosphere
- Substituted for an English class when needed, supporting classroom instruction and maintaining an organized learning environment
Volunteer
Countdown to Kindergarden
Boston, MA
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Supported Count Down to Kindergarten by helping plan and organize engaging, age-appropriate events that excited children and families about starting kindergarten
- Assisted in coordinating outreach activities designed to ease the transition into kindergarten for young children
- Helped prepare and send informational letters to families across Boston reminding them to register their children for kindergarten
- Contributed to community-wide efforts to increase kindergarten readiness and enrollment
- Collaborated with staff and volunteers to ensure events and communications were welcoming, clear, and family-focused
Education
High School Diploma -
Boston Latin School
Boston, MA06-2025
Skills
- Student Support & Education
- Student mentoring and peer support
- Classroom assistance
- Orientation and transition support for new students
- Youth engagement and age-appropriate communication Communication
- Professional written communication (family outreach letters)
- Verbal communication with students, families, and staff
- Phone communication and coordination (calling buses, logistics)
- Clear and respectful interpersonal skills Organization & Leadership
- Event planning and coordination
- Time management and reliability
- Following schedules and procedures
- Taking initiative in support roles Administrative & Technical
- Basic administrative support
- Data handling and record awareness
Timeline
Intern
Boston Latin School
07.2024 - 09.2024
Volunteer
Countdown to Kindergarden
07.2023 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Boston Latin School