Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
References
Volunteer
References
Volunteer/ Recognitions
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Luis Alvarado

Luis Alvarado

Washington,DC

Summary

Program Specialist for the National Parent and Teacher Association (NPTA). Applicant contains over 6 years in case management, data analysis, transitional housing, and event coordination. With certification in project management, applicant has extensive knowledge in non-profit organizations in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Oral and written fluency in English, Spanish, and French.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Programs Specialist

National Parent And Teacher Association (NPTA)
Alexandria, VA
03.2023 - Current
  • Project Coordination
  • · Oversee development and implementation of program-specific materials, tools, and education resources for over 1,000 applicants per grant cycle
  • · Provide regular communication, training, and support to program participants ·Provide high quality and efficient customer service to PTA leaders in 10 different states
  • · Serve as subject matter expert of specific programs and select program processes
  • · Coordinate surveys and data in support of program assessment and evaluation efforts
  • · Develop and implement program enhancements based on feedback, evaluation, and program design

Citizenship Program Manager

CARECEN
Washington, DC, United States
09.2022 - 02.2023

Work with program staff to coordinate program activities such as youth projects, voter registration drives, immigration reform campaigns, and legislative activities.

  • Quarterly, monitor over 50 -65 voting records on immigration-related bills for members of Congress, specifically State Representatives in Virginia and Maryland.
  • Assist in coordination and instruction of citizenship classes as well as follow-up with citizenship applicants, including data entry and case management.
  • Prepare over 125 citizenship applicants for their citizenship interview by administering mock citizenship interview or tutor as needed.

Parent and Student Outreach Coordinator

Edu-Futuro
Arlington, VA
12.2021 - 09.2022
  • Supervised 3 Parent and Student Outreach Specialists (PSOS)
  • Report parent and student outreach outcomes to Director of Programs
  • Developed activities designed to engage families and community in order to persuade families to return to school
  • Nourished relationship and partnerships with and between agencies, businesses, and schools
  • Provided and connected PSOS with community resources to ensure high school students connect beneficiaries to available services that include rental assistance, food resources, healthcare services, legal services, as well as other services to meet their basic needs.

Community Outreach Specialist

Briya Public Charter School
Washington, DC
05.2014 - 12.2021
  • Conduct registrations in English, Spanish, and French for over 600 families from January to May for grant approval and increase student enrollment in Adult Bilingual Education at Briya PCS
  • Attend monthly community events (including but not limited to school open houses, community fairs, and farmer markets) while recording events with major potential for student recruitment
  • Facilitate community involvement and education of non-profit theatre events by maintaining and developing community partnerships.

Bilingual Student and Community Support Worker

Mary's Center for Maternal and Child Care
Washington, DC
06.2018 - 12.2021

Assessment

  • Identifies and articulates issues confronting family while implementing Family Goal Plan (FGP)
  • Builds on family strengths to meet participant needs and response to stress-related circumstances

Case Management

  • Develops bi-weekly FGP with parents, monitoring progress and barriers to success
  • Enhanced parent engagement and family participation by utilizing multimedia presentations and interactive learning tools.

Education

Bachelor of Science - International Studies

Towson University
8000 York Road, Towson, MD
2017

Bachelor of Arts - French Literature

Towson University
8000 York Road, Towson, MD
2016

Skills

  • Needs analysis
  • Public speaking
  • Project planning and development
  • Skill Development
  • Program Optimization
  • Volunteer Management
  • Group and individual instruction

Timeline

Programs Specialist

National Parent And Teacher Association (NPTA)
03.2023 - Current

Citizenship Program Manager

CARECEN
09.2022 - 02.2023

Parent and Student Outreach Coordinator

Edu-Futuro
12.2021 - 09.2022

Bilingual Student and Community Support Worker

Mary's Center for Maternal and Child Care
06.2018 - 12.2021

Community Outreach Specialist

Briya Public Charter School
05.2014 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Science - International Studies

Towson University

Bachelor of Arts - French Literature

Towson University

References

Jessica Kaufman
Director of Social Services , Mary's Center
Email: jkaufman@maryscenter.org
Phone: (202) 851 - 3915

Victoria Mejia

Director of Programs, Edu-Futuro

Email: victoria@edu-futuro.org

Phone: (321) 352 - 1909


Lorie Preheim
Director of Outreach & Adult Education
, Briya Public Charter School
Email: lpreheim@briya.org
Phone: (202) 669 - 6066

Jennifer Virgo

Senior Clinical Manager, Mary's Center

Email: Jenvirgo232@gmail.com

Phone: (703) 395-3032

Volunteer

Central American Resource Center (CARECEN)

Citizenship Preparation Instructor

November 2021- Present

  • Provide safe and comfortable learning environment for online learning in Zoom video session once a week
  • Educate 5 -7 person session on 100 civic questions for USCIS civic test interview
  • Collaborate with Citizenship and Volunteer Manager for effective lesson planning and student engagement

References

Ellie Miller

Associate Program Manager, NPTA

Email: emiller@pta.org

Phone: (703) 518-1257

Emily Smith

Program Manager, NPTA

Email: esmith@pta.org

Phone: (703) 518-1253

Chocolatte Mille

Founding Executive Director, Safe Place

Email : Chocolatte.Miller@safelgbtplace.org

Phone: (202) 465 - 0873

Volunteer/ Recognitions

Member-At-Large, Advocacy Special Projects

Board of Directors, Safe Place

December 2023- Present

  • Attend, prepare for, and actively participate in all board meetings.
  • Maintain confidentiality of Board’s deliberations
  • Complete all assigned tasks assigned based on designation
  • Serve on Safe Place board committees as assigned
  • Represent as an advocate for Safe Place and event coordination
  • Honor, uphold, and support collective board decisions both inside
    and outside of the meeting.

FBI Citizens' Academy - 27th Class

Alumni Association Member

June 2022 - Present

  • Outreach coordination with public schools in Prince William County to educate and promote youth engagement aligned to FBI mission
Luis Alvarado