Academic Administrator

• Jul 2022 - Present

- Organize tasks to be completed by at least 15 employees, establish and modify short-term priorities, and create schedules for task completion. - Delegate assignments to staff members, based on priorities, carefully considering the difficulty and requirements of each task, as well as the employees' capabilities. - Assess the performance of employees and give recommendations for recognizing exceptional work or taking disciplinary action. - Provide guidance, advice, or instructions to employees regarding work-related matters. - Conduct interviews with potential candidates for positions within the school and make recommendations for appointments or reassignments to such roles. - Address and resolve employee complaints and grievances. - Implement minor disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, and propose further actions in more severe cases. - Identify the developmental and training needs of employees, either providing or arranging for the necessary development and training opportunities. - Propose initiatives to enhance production, work processes, and/or improve the overall quality of the work being supervised. Show less

Educator

• Feb 2018 - Jul 2022

- Utilized innovative strategies to engage students and implemented and evaluated the science, social studies, and computer science curriculum. - Established efficient policies and procedures for classroom operations and effectively managed the activities of up to 28 students per class while using positive behavior incentives. - Organized and facilitated a coding club for students in grades 5-6, incorporating the design and engineering process. - Led the Cultural Celebration Committee, conducting research and planning activities for teachers and students. - Created and edited the virtual and print yearbook. - Collaborated with teachers on school events, particularly the student leadership club. - Maintained regular communication with diverse stakeholders regarding students' personal and academic needs. - Received regular commendations for developing strong and meaningful relationships with staff and district leaders during my tenure. Show less

Case Manager

• Oct 2016 - Oct 2017

- Facilitated and organized the Reacting Early and Changing Habits (R.E.A.CH) program for juvenile offenders. - Maintained regular monthly communication with a diverse population of approximately 40 youth and their families. - Collaborated with guardians to discuss the program's purpose and the expectations for offenders to avoid court appearances. - Established and fostered meaningful relationships with families and court officials. - Coordinated with the adult inmate diversion staff to assign participants for the one-day session. - Delivered concise speeches during the program in collaboration with adult inmates. - Monitored and provided support to youth offenders on GPS/ankle monitoring devices. - Utilized various spreadsheets to track participation, completion, and non-participation in available diversion programs. - Provided timely updates to supervisors, judges, and assistant district attorneys on program progress and offender engagement. Show less

Client Relations - Copy Editing (Contract position)

• Nov 2014 - Oct 2016

- Played a crucial role as a contract employee on a high-profile class action case, contributing to a team responsible for editing grammar, content, and document format of individuals' investigative reports. - Effectively transformed technical information into plain language to ensure clarity and comprehension for readers with diverse backgrounds. - Ensured that the writing in the reports was clear, concise, and logically structured, catering to various types of readers. - Provided advanced-level written feedback to investigators, ensuring adherence to proper methods during the documentation process. - Upheld strict confidentiality regarding the nature of the developed documents resulting from investigations. - Maintained a meticulous focus on correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling to produce polished and professional reports. Show less

Corporate Paralegal

• Jan 2013 - Aug 2014

Child Support Legal Assistant

• May 2011 - Jan 2013

- Served as a legal assistant for the Child Support Division, responsible for preparing and processing routine legal documents related to child support legal cases, including paternity and support setting matters.- Utilized word processing software extensively to create, edit, and print motions, judgments, and writs, ensuring accuracy and adherence to legal standards.- Stayed updated on legal procedures by conducting research and interpreting child support laws in a court setting.- Maintained a deadline-oriented approach throughout my tenure, recognizing the time-sensitive nature of legal proceedings and demonstrating a sense of urgency in completing tasks. Show less

Traffic Department Clerk

• Aug 2008 - May 2011

- Facilitated regular correspondence with the District Attorney to examine and investigate the outcomes of offenders' consequences in my role as a Traffic Clerk.- Managed the processing of approximately 200 tickets per week, involving data entry, filing, and bill preparation for court, while effectively delegating tasks within a three-person department.- Drafted written correspondence on behalf of the District Attorney for traffic-related matters, ensuring accuracy and professionalism.- Conducted verbal assessments of patrons' criminal law issues, providing appropriate guidance and determining appropriate actions.- Volunteered as an instructor for the district program, PROJECT LEAD, teaching law-related curriculum to sixth-grade students. Show less

Lay Leader

• Dec 2008 - Aug 2012

As a volunteer, I was tasked with organizing the instructors, material, and curriculum for weekly Sunday school and vacation Bible school. Often times, I also taught the elementary and high school students. Throughout my years of volunteering, I also trained as a Lay Speaker to perform regular religious speeches in the church and Christian community. As a mentor to youth, I also facilitated college and career forums for high school student. As a volunteer, I was tasked with organizing the instructors, material, and curriculum for weekly Sunday school and vacation Bible school. Often times, I also taught the elementary and high school students. Throughout my years of volunteering, I also trained as a Lay Speaker to perform regular religious speeches in the church and Christian community. As a mentor to youth, I also facilitated college and career forums for high school student.

Intern

• May 2010 - Aug 2010

Drafted and edited legal forms for successions, cash sales, land donations, and divorces. Liaison between clients and attorney. Drafted and edited legal forms for successions, cash sales, land donations, and divorces. Liaison between clients and attorney.

Teacher

• Aug 2006 - Aug 2008

- Developed and implemented engaging and interactive science lessons for 6th-grade students, aligning with the course requirements. - Actively sought professional development opportunities by participating in various science education conferences, enhancing teaching strategies and approaches. - Transitioned to Central Lafourche High School, where I served as a 9th-grade Special Education teacher, overseeing the assignment of para-educators to support students in the general education environment. - Successfully completed Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), conducted IEP meetings, and engaged in comprehensive lesson planning and a study skills course. - Pursued additional knowledge in the IEP process by participating in a state-provided course on completing individualized education plans. - During the final year with the district, taught 7th-grade English at Raceland Middle School, actively collaborating with fellow teachers to ensure alignment across subject matters. - Performed additional teacher duties, including serving on recess duty. - Faced the challenge of teaching students who were below their assigned grade level upon entering my classroom, focusing on helping them reach and excel at grade-level standards. - Achieved significant success in maintaining positive relationships with students and their families, which positively impacted classroom management and student engagement. - Constantly pursued creative approaches to reach all students on grade level, utilizing connections to their prior knowledge and home-life experiences. Show less

Freelance Writer

• Jan 2007 - May 2008

- Hunted for random community members to feature in an entertainment section of the newspaper, Big Fun on The Bayou. - Wrote and edit articles on a weekly basis. - Reached out to contacts given to write articles about general assignment topics. - Built relationships with community members to develop story ideas. - Hunted for random community members to feature in an entertainment section of the newspaper, Big Fun on The Bayou. - Wrote and edit articles on a weekly basis. - Reached out to contacts given to write articles about general assignment topics. - Built relationships with community members to develop story ideas.

Sr. Paralegal/Court Clerk (Atlanta Office)

• Jan 2006 - Jun 2006

- Negotiated with defendants in order to collect a debt. - Categorized legal debt settlements for two attorneys. - Arranged the court calendar on Microsoft Outlook. - Managed electronic records - Negotiated with defendants in order to collect a debt. - Categorized legal debt settlements for two attorneys. - Arranged the court calendar on Microsoft Outlook. - Managed electronic records

Interview Specialist

• Jan 2002 - Feb 2004

- Interviewed callers in reference to general liability and workers compensation claims for fortune 500 companies to develop narratives that will help determine next course of action . -Simplified the process of a third-party insurance claim to claimants. - Reconciled irate caller issues through calm communication. - Interviewed callers in reference to general liability and workers compensation claims for fortune 500 companies to develop narratives that will help determine next course of action . -Simplified the process of a third-party insurance claim to claimants. - Reconciled irate caller issues through calm communication.

Police/General Assignment Reporter

• Aug 2000 - Sep 2001

- Enterprised story ideas on any topic. - Wrote daily newspaper articles on breaking news, crime, safety, politics, business, and community news topic. - Maintained relationships with news sources. - Served on diversity board as to keep news stories and contacts diverse within news stories. - Met tight daily deadlines. - Enterprised story ideas on any topic. - Wrote daily newspaper articles on breaking news, crime, safety, politics, business, and community news topic. - Maintained relationships with news sources. - Served on diversity board as to keep news stories and contacts diverse within news stories. - Met tight daily deadlines.

News Intern (Chips Quinn Scholar)

• May 2000 - Jul 2000

- Sought out churches’ unique activities that involved young people and helping others. - Developed weekly news articles. - Selected a second time for this position through a scholar program, Chips Quinn Scholar, that required extensive training for nationwide journalists. - Sought out churches’ unique activities that involved young people and helping others. - Developed weekly news articles. - Selected a second time for this position through a scholar program, Chips Quinn Scholar, that required extensive training for nationwide journalists.

News Intern (Chips Quinn Scholar)

• May 1999 - Jul 1999

- Served on the staff as a crime news daily writer. - Accountable for breaking late-night news which involved tight deadlines. - Chosen as Chips Quinn Scholar, which required extensive training for nationwide journalists. - Served on the staff as a crime news daily writer. - Accountable for breaking late-night news which involved tight deadlines. - Chosen as Chips Quinn Scholar, which required extensive training for nationwide journalists.