Luis Joel Pinto Jimenez
Worcester,MA
Summary
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.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-college Outreach Programs
WPI
Worcester
05.2026 - 08.2026
- 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
UMass Amherst
Amherst, MA, USA
09.2025 - Current
- 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
UMass Amherst
Amherst, MA, USA
06.2025 - 08.2025
- 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
UMass Amherst
Amherst, MA, USA
06.2024 - 08.2025
- 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)
UMass Amherst
Amherst, MA, USA
01.2025 - 05.2025
- 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
Holyoke Community College
Holyoke, MA, USA
09.2019 - 06.2023
- Promoted inclusive campus engagement by enhancing community events and supporting student-led activities.
Tour Guide
Holyoke Community College
Holyoke, MA, USA
01.2020 - 05.2023
- 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)
Holyoke Community College
Holyoke, MA, USA
09.2019 - 05.2023
- 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
UMass Amherst
Amherst, MA05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - undefined
UMass Amherst
Amherst, MA05.2025
Associate of Arts - undefined
Holyoke Community College
Holyoke, MA06.2023
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 - 08.2026
Graduate Assistant – Learning Resource Center
UMass Amherst
09.2025 - Current
College Access Advisor – Upward Bound Summer Program
UMass Amherst
06.2025 - 08.2025
Advising Office Assistant – College of Humanities & Fine Arts (HFA)
UMass Amherst
01.2025 - 05.2025
New Student Orientation Leader
UMass Amherst
06.2024 - 08.2025
Tour Guide
Holyoke Community College
01.2020 - 05.2023
Mascot
Holyoke Community College
09.2019 - 06.2023
Student Engagement Office Assistant (Work Study)
Holyoke Community College
09.2019 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - undefined
UMass Amherst
Associate of Arts - undefined
Holyoke Community College
Master of Education - In Progress
UMass Amherst