
Mariana Alves
@marianaalves2
Immigration legal assistant pursuing U.S. immigration training at Go Visas, with legal-aid intake experience at Legal Aid Fort Worth.
What I'm looking for
At Legal Aid Fort Worth, I assisted with initial client intake and information gathering before case handoff. I also gained exposure to legal-service operations involving labor issues, bankruptcy, adoption, and sexual harassment.
I'm currently completing U.S. immigration specialist training through Go Visas. As an independent online language instructor, I provide Portuguese, English, and Spanish lessons to adult learners and manage scheduling, communication, and digital records.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Online Language Instructor
Independent
Provide online language instruction in Portuguese, English, and Spanish to adult learners. Manage scheduling, client communication, lesson preparation, follow-up, and digital records independently.
Legal Aid Volunteer
Legal Aid Fort Worth
May 2013 - Aug 2013 (3 months)
Provided volunteer support in a U.S. legal-aid environment, assisting with initial client intake and information gathering before case handoff. Gained exposure to legal-service operations involving labor issues, bankruptcy, adoption, and sexual harassment.
Online English Instructor
ELS
Dec 2008 - Dec 2011 (3 years)
Provided online English instruction to learners and managed lesson preparation and communication with students.
Disney Cast Member - Food & Beverage & Hospitality
Disney
May 2001 - Sep 2001 (4 months)
Worked in a high-volume international hospitality environment, providing professional guest service and support in Food & Beverage operations. Communicated with guests from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds in a fast-paced, service-focused setting.
International Client Services & Hospitality Professional
Selected experience
Provided professional service to international clients in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Coordinated appointments, client interactions, event logistics, and detailed service information.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Go Visas
U.S. Immigration Specialist Training, U.S. Immigration
2026 -
Currently completing specialized training in U.S. immigration.
SENAC
Hotel Management, Hotel Management
Completed hotel management studies in December 2016.
University of North Texas
Paralegal Certificate, Paralegal Studies
Completed the Paralegal Certificate Program at the University of North Texas Professional Development Institute in April 2012.
Universidad Tecnológica Nacional
Diploma / Specialization, Sensory Analysis of Foods
Completed a diploma or specialization in Sensory Analysis of Foods in December 2025.
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