College Park, Maryland, United States
Hello! I'm Alondra De La Cruz, a senior at the University of Maryland, majoring in Criminology and Criminal Justice with a minor in General Business. Fluent in Spanish, I am deeply passionate about helping others, particularly within the Hispanic/Latino community. My academic pursuits and personal interests have equipped me with strong communication skills and a dedicated commitment to making a positive impact. I am eager to contribute my knowledge and skills to support and advocate for underserved communities, striving to ensure equitable access to justice and resources.
As a dedicated tutor in the esteemed Academic Achievement Program at the University of Maryland, I am dedicated to promoting academic excellence and student success. With experience teaching four courses, I work closely with professors to align tutoring sessions with course objectives, guaranteeing thorough learning and mastery of the subject matter. Some key roles include course tutoring which offers personalized academic support in several general education areas to improve student comprehension and performance. It also includes lesson planning creating structured lesson plans that accommodate different learning styles and meet specific academic needs and student mentorship where I offer guidance and mentoring to help students achieve their academic goals.
Serving as the Lead Ambassador for the Academic Achievement Program (AAP), working closely with program directors to support and guide a team of student ambassadors. Collaborate on strategies to enhance student engagement, academic support, and community building. Help oversee ambassador initiatives, mentor peers, and contribute to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for AAP students.
I oversee the seamless acquisition of all electrical permits, manage all communications with external companies and county officials, and handle email correspondence to ensure efficient project coordination.
Assisted the lead investigator and two defense attorneys on high-level felony cases, including Felony One offenses. Some of my responsibilities included reviewing surveillance footage, participating in jail visits with clients, conducting community fieldwork, and supporting trial preparation. Gained hands-on experience in criminal defense investigation and legal case management.
As a Client Services Intern, we service victims of domestic violence. I assist in intake,conduct eligibility and conflict checks for potential clients using law enforcement and FJC databases. Offer FJC services to eligible clients (In English and Spanish) Creare social media projects (In English and Spanish) Perform outreach calls (In English and Spanish). Provide referral information to non-eligible clients (In English and Spanish). Take phone calls from FJC Intake line (In English and Spanish Current Project: Analyze and propose new services to enhance client experience