Luis Joel Pinto Jimenez
UMass Amherst
Worcester,MA
7
years of professional experience
Higher education professional committed to advancing student success, inclusion, and belonging through mentorship, academic support, community building, and identity-affirming programming. Experienced in supporting first-year transitions, first-generation students, academic enrichment, and campus-wide engagement initiatives. Skilled in program coordination, workshop facilitation, intercultural education, and student advocacy. Dedicated to removing barriers to educational access and fostering an environment where all students can thrive.
Work History
Pre-college Outreach Programs
3 Months- Supported the coordination and daily operations of STEM summer programs serving 800+ high school students.
- Fostered student engagement through mentorship, activities, and residential life support.
- Assisted with event planning, logistics, and communication with students, parents, and staff.
- Collaborated with campus departments to ensure a safe and successful program experience.
Graduate Assistant – Learning Resource Center
1 Year 2 Months- Provide individualized academic coaching and mentoring to approximately 30 first-year students, promoting academic success, retention, and personal growth.
- Develop and facilitate workshops on study strategies, identity development as a learner, and navigating academic resources.
- Support first-generation, multilingual, and underrepresented students through culturally responsive advising and resource navigation.
- Collaborate with campus partners to coordinate student support initiatives aligned with institutional priorities for inclusion and belonging.
College Access Advisor – Upward Bound Summer Program
2 Months- Supported approximately 26 high school students from marginalized backgrounds through college-going identity development, academic enrichment, and mentorship.
- Led workshops on college preparation, financial aid, and academic readiness.
- Built strong relationships with families, school counselors, and community organizations to promote educational access.
- Contributed to a summer bridge-style learning environment similar to pre-orientation and transition programs.
New Student Orientation Leader
1 Year 2 Months- Served as a key contributor to first-year transition and belonging efforts by supporting orientation sessions for approximately 6,300 incoming students.
- Delivered identity-affirming presentations, led small groups of about 40 students, and facilitated activities designed to build community.
- Supported program logistics, training sessions, and assessment processes aligned with pre-orientation and welcome week goals.
- Helped first-generation and underrepresented students navigate campus resources and pathways to involvement.
Advising Office Assistant – College of Humanities & Fine Arts (HFA)
4 Months- Provided front-line advising support to diverse student populations, addressing academic policies, major exploration, and degree pathways.
- Facilitated resource navigation for first-generation and underrepresented students, reducing barriers to academic progress.
- Collaborated with faculty and professional advisors to coordinate communication, referrals, and student support initiatives.
Mascot
3 Years 9 Months- Promoted inclusive campus engagement by enhancing community events and supporting student-led activities.
Tour Guide
3 Years 4 Months- Delivered campus tour experiences centering belonging, inclusion, and personal connection for prospective first-generation and multilingual students.
- Guided groups of up to 30 people on scheduled tours.
Student Engagement Office Assistant (Work Study)
3 Years 8 Months- Supported programs and events that fostered student involvement, identity exploration, and campus community building.
- Assisted students in accessing support offices, resources, and involvement opportunities.
- Managed scheduling and coordination of meetings, optimizing resource allocation.
Education
Master of Education - In Progress
Bachelor of Arts
Associate of Arts
Skills
Student success & retention programming
Pre-orientation and first-year transition support
First-generation student support
Inclusion & belonging initiatives
Identity development & intercultural engagement
Workshop creation & facilitation
Program assessment & improvement
Student mentorship & coaching
Training development (students
staff
ambassadors)
Community building & engagement initiatives
Collaboration with campus stakeholders
Event planning & coordination
Resource navigation & referrals
Advocacy & barrier removal
Languages
Spanish
English
Timeline
Pre-college Outreach Programs
WPI
05.2026 - 08.2026Read More
Graduate Assistant – Learning Resource Center
UMass Amherst
09.2025 - CurrentRead More
College Access Advisor – Upward Bound Summer Program
UMass Amherst
06.2025 - 08.2025Read More
Advising Office Assistant – College of Humanities & Fine Arts (HFA)
UMass Amherst
01.2025 - 05.2025Read More
New Student Orientation Leader
UMass Amherst
06.2024 - 08.2025Read More
Tour Guide
Holyoke Community College
01.2020 - 05.2023Read More
Mascot
Holyoke Community College
09.2019 - 06.2023Read More
Student Engagement Office Assistant (Work Study)
Holyoke Community College
09.2019 - 05.2023Read More
UMass Amherst
Bachelor of Arts
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Holyoke Community College
Associate of Arts
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UMass Amherst
Master of Education from In Progress
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