Charleen Hutson
Mock Trial Coach at Elizabeth Seton High School- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified Nonprofit Professional
Nonprofit Leadership AllianceMay, 2013- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Elizabeth Seton High School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Mock Trial Coach
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Aug 2022 - Present
Responsibilities: I teach trial advocacy techniques, courtroom procedures, professional decorum, and the rules of evidence. Leading discussions on case analysis, theory development, and trial strategy. Teaching students how to write and conduct direct examinations, cross examinations, opening statements, and closing arguments. Developing students’ skills in public speaking and critical thinking. Key Accomplishment: • Provide a positive learning environment for student participants. Responsibilities: I teach trial advocacy techniques, courtroom procedures, professional decorum, and the rules of evidence. Leading discussions on case analysis, theory development, and trial strategy. Teaching students how to write and conduct direct examinations, cross examinations, opening statements, and closing arguments. Developing students’ skills in public speaking and critical thinking. Key Accomplishment: • Provide a positive learning environment for student participants.
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District Court Specialist/Director
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Feb 2022 - Jul 2022
Responsibilities: I manage civil jury trial assignments and support certain aspects of civil department. I oversee all aspects related to the Mental Health contract and Michigan Indigent Defense Counsel contract, including supplementing reports. I utilize strong proficiency in JIS and ZOOM technology to communicate relevant information with attorneys and clients along with docketing ZOOM court dates. I execute a wide range of key tasks associated with the position as requested by the Civil Clerk Supervisor, Chief Judge, or Court Administrator. Key Accomplishment: • Delivered outstanding support to the Chief Judge for implementation of prescribed duties within set timeline. Show less
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Black and Pink , Inc.
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Support Services Manager
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2021 - 2022
Responsibilities: I supervise and ensure seamless execution of multiple support service functions and delivery of robust national case management services to system impacted LGBTQIA2S+ individuals as well as individuals living with HIV/AIDS. I aided the development of innovative programming and support chapters to provide high-level support to community members through strong liaison with the Director of Programs. I fostered strong collaboration with clients for the development of various plans, including create safety, community reintegration, and reconnection to family or informal support. I led support services staff and ensured the completion of prescribed tasks within the set timeline. Key Accomplishments: • Drove reduction in barriers/challenges within employment, housing, mental health, physical health, and other social service systems by providing education and advocacy. • Oversaw strategic planning, execution, efficient management, and coordination of both program and operational activities of R.E.A.P. and TRANsitions. • Administered control over structures, processes, and operations pertaining to Lydon House. • Delivered high-class support to four members to prevent homelessness. • Provided $15K in social services assistance to members. Show less
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Community Support Worker
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2020 - 2021
Responsibilities: I provided outstanding community support to youth in Wayne County. I aided youth in gaining several life skills, including decision making, problem solving, and actively engaging within community. Key Accomplishment: • Implemented individual plan of service for cases and complete case notes. Responsibilities: I provided outstanding community support to youth in Wayne County. I aided youth in gaining several life skills, including decision making, problem solving, and actively engaging within community. Key Accomplishment: • Implemented individual plan of service for cases and complete case notes.
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Black Caucus Foundation of Michigan
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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Adolescent Facilitator
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2019 - 2020
Responsibilities: I provided impeccable health education to a wide range of personnel, including youth, parents, and other stakeholders. I document and accurately maintain records as well as logs of prevention activities, including events, the number of persons served and the outcome of referrals to primary care, mental health, and other support services. Key Accomplishment: • Facilitated implementation of participant service-learning projects such as Pledge Drives to facilitate achievement of performance goals. Show less
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The Dobrusin Law Firm
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Law Clerk
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2019 - 2020
Responsibilities: I delivered optimum support to lawyers in comprehensively reviewing and processing patent applications, trademark searches, and other court documents through research and discovery. I interacted and effectively communicated issues with department managers, paralegals, and attorneys. I supported various attorneys with case organization and implementation of multiple administrative tasks by utilizing First to File and Foundation in Place. Key Accomplishment: • Spearheaded a major increase in satisfaction among law clients by leveraging best practices to ensure resolution of complex issues. Show less
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State Appellate Defender Office
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Mitigation Specialist
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2018 - 2019
Responsibilities: I organized interviews with clients, families, friends, community-members, and other individuals to assemble material for the mitigation of sentences. I acquired and maintained records and documentation with information relating to prison, school, and medical and mental health records as well as social files. I implemented multiple key tasks, including the development of social history reports and sentencing of memoranda along with producing clients for allocution. I provided superior counseling to clients on re-entry strategy and the availability of social service and reentry programs. I engaged and fostered strong professional relationships with probation officers, department of corrections professionals, various public and private reentry projects, circuit courts, and social services organizations. Key Accomplishments: • Performed comprehensive research and supported the execution of available social services for clients with an opportunity for new sentence, including community placement. • Led reduction in sentencing by 56 years. Show less
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Neighborhood Legal Services Program
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Coordinator
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2016 - 2018
Responsibilities: I upheld concurrent responsibility of functions across a legal clinic organization, comprising 60+ clinics serving 130+ clients. I oversee and ensure the delivery of free legal services to low-income District of Columbia residents experiencing legal barriers to gaining employment through engagement with community partners, including DC Public Library. I supported and delivered high-level logistical, administrative, and technology support by performing client intake, drafting case files, and aiding with the placement of cases with outside pro-bono or NLSP staff attorneys. Key Accomplishments: • Played an integral role in grant management valued at $250K by consistently monitoring sub-grantee in creating project evaluation with accurate details regarding effectiveness of a legal/library partnership. • Led design and distribution of multiple community outreach materials regarding NLSP's services and Unlocking Employment legal clinics. • Supported in the hiring of outside pro-bono attorneys, training, and scheduling of clinic volunteers. Show less
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Jubilee Housing
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Live In Resident Monitor
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May 2016 - Nov 2016
Supervise and monitor resident movement, activity, and rule compliance Assess and respond appropriately to resident behaviors, attitudes, and dispositions Perform and document daily shift activities as required Communicate with staff and all residents in a non-judgmental manner in efforts to work cooperatively with all agency staff Supervise and monitor resident movement, activity, and rule compliance Assess and respond appropriately to resident behaviors, attitudes, and dispositions Perform and document daily shift activities as required Communicate with staff and all residents in a non-judgmental manner in efforts to work cooperatively with all agency staff
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Public Defender Service
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United States
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Legal Services
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300 - 400 Employee
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Office of Rehabilitation and Development Intern
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Aug 2015 - Apr 2016
Perform Psychosocial assessments Develop treatment plans to present to the court as an alternative to incarceration Identify community support agencies for clients to access that may become mandated by the court Review case files and attend court hearings Conduct home and jail visits Perform Psychosocial assessments Develop treatment plans to present to the court as an alternative to incarceration Identify community support agencies for clients to access that may become mandated by the court Review case files and attend court hearings Conduct home and jail visits
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DC Corrections Information Council
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United States
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Information Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Legal Intern
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May 2015 - Aug 2015
Wrote reports on Federal Bureau of Prison facilities where DC residents are incarcerated Presented research on topic areas related to incarceration and conditions of confinement Conducted facility inspection at FCI Gilmer and USP Big Sandy Wrote reports on Federal Bureau of Prison facilities where DC residents are incarcerated Presented research on topic areas related to incarceration and conditions of confinement Conducted facility inspection at FCI Gilmer and USP Big Sandy
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Re-entry Division Intern
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Jan 2013 - Apr 2013
Developed a Reentry Housing Initiative Resource Manual Assisted the Re-Entry Director coordinate Jubilee Housing V-Day benefit reading of “Any One of Us: Words From Prison” Provided residential monitoring to ensure the continuous accountability of all assigned residents as well as a safe and secure environment that facilitates treatment and rehabilitation Developed a Reentry Housing Initiative Resource Manual Assisted the Re-Entry Director coordinate Jubilee Housing V-Day benefit reading of “Any One of Us: Words From Prison” Provided residential monitoring to ensure the continuous accountability of all assigned residents as well as a safe and secure environment that facilitates treatment and rehabilitation
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Education
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2014 - 2018
The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law
Juris Doctorate, Law -
2015 - 2016
The Catholic University of America
Master of Social Work (MSW), Social Work -
2009 - 2013
Howard University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Legal Communications
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