Programs Specialist

LUIS ALVARADO

REFERENCES

Courtney Kissell

Director of Programs and Strategic

Partnerships, National PTA

Email : ***********@*****.***

Phone: (202) 294 - 5292

Ellie Miller

Program Manager, NPTA

Email: *******@***.***

Phone: 703-***-****

Emily Smith

Program Manager, NPTA

Email: ******@***.***

Phone: 703-***-****

Kris Carey Prevatte

Associate Director of Corporate Alliances,

NPTA

Email: *********@***.***

Phone: 703-***-****

VOLUNTEER/ RECOGNITIONS

Community Engagement & Language

Immersion Volunteer

National Museum of American History -

NMAL

February 2025 - Present

Assist with Multicultural Programs &

Events:

Support the planning, promotion, and

execution of community programs,

workshops, and events that highlight

diverse cultures and historical narratives.

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Dynamic Programs Specialist with extensive experience at the National Parent And Teacher Association, excelling in project planning and development. Proven ability to enhance program efficiency and participant engagement through effective communication and needs analysis for year-round grant management. Skilled in volunteer management, delivering impactful training, and optimizing resources for diverse communities.

WORK HISTORY

March 2023 - Current

Programs Specialist National Parent And Teacher Association (NPTA), Alexandria, VA

September 2022 - February 2023

Citizenship Program Manager CARECEN, Washington, DC, United States Work with program staff to coordinate program activities such as youth projects, voter registration drives, immigration reform campaigns, and legislative activities. December 2021 - September 2022

Parent and Student Outreach Coordinator Edu-Futuro, Arlington, VA

• Project Coordination

· Oversee development and implementation of program-specific materials, tools, and education resources for over 1,000 applicants per grant cycle

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· Provide regular communication, training, and support to program participants

·Provide high quality and efficient customer service to PTA leaders in 10 different states

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· Serve as subject matter expert of specific programs and select program processes

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· Coordinate surveys and data in support of program assessment and evaluation efforts

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· Develop and implement program enhancements based on feedback, evaluation, and program design

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Quarterly, monitor over 50 -65 voting records on immigration-related bills for members of Congress, specifically State Representatives in Virginia and Maryland.

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Assist in coordination and instruction of citizenship classes as well as follow-up with citizenship applicants, including data entry and case management.

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Prepare over 125 citizenship applicants for their citizenship interview by administering mock citizenship interview or tutor as needed.

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• 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

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Nourished relationship and partnerships with and between agencies, businesses, and schools

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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.

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CONTACT

Washington, DC 20019

(202) 520 - 9561

************@*****.***

Online Profile

Encourage participation in multicultural

events that emphasize global histories and

language immersion experiences for

visitors of all ages.

Help organize celebrations, performances,

or presentations that showcase cultural

heritage, history, and language learning.

Support Language Immersion Activities:

Assist in facilitating language immersion

sessions where visitors can engage in

learning and practicing new languages

through historical content and interactive

experiences.

Help guide participants through museu

exhibits, offering bilingual or multilingual

explanations and enriching their

understanding of historical contexts in the

target language.

Assist in providing language assistance to

non-English-speaking visitors, ensuring

they can fully participate in the museum

experience.

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SKILLS

• Needs analysis

• Public speaking

• Project planning and development

• Volunteer Recruitment

• Group and individual instruction

June 2018 - December 2021

Bilingual Student and Community Support Worker Mary's Center for Maternal and Child Care, Washington, DC

Assessment

Case Management

Identifies and articulates issues confronting family while implementing Family Goal Plan (FGP)

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Builds on family strengths to meet participant needs and response to stress- related circumstances

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Develops bi-weekly FGP with parents, monitoring progress and barriers to success

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Enhanced parent engagement and family participation by utilizing multimedia presentations and interactive learning tools.

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EDUCATION

2017

Bachelor of Science International Studies

Towson University, 8000 York Road, Towson, MD

2016

Bachelor of Arts French Literature

Towson University, 8000 York Road, Towson, MD

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