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Prince William County Public Schools                                                                                                      Woodbridge, Virginia

Freedom High School                                                                                                                        November 2022 - Present

CTE/Business Education Teacher/Computer-Based Instructor 

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• Designs and implement instructional strategies to optimize student learning, leveraging a variety of materials and technology to enhance engagement.

• Evaluates student progress and tailor teaching methods accordingly, ensuring adaptive and effective pedagogical approaches.

• Instructs business education courses, adapting content delivery to accommodate diverse student needs and learning levels.

• Engages in active collaboration and communication with stakeholders to foster an inclusive and supportive educational environment

• Employs differentiated learning strategies, learning tools, and visual aids to effectively introduce and reinforce concepts related to technology and personal finance for diverse student populations.

• Develops and implements comprehensive business education curriculum for grades 9-12, aligning with state standards and Career and Technical Education (CTE) requirements, while integrating real-world business concepts and fostering student engagement through interactive learning experiences.

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Gar-Field Senior High School                                                                                                                    Woodbridge, Virginia

Administrative Secretary II-Counseling & Main Office                                                        September 2013 - November 2022
 

• Implemented best practices when using Microsoft Office products to simplify job duties, provide one-on-one training to new and existing employees, and reduce the number of external helpdesk calls.

• Launched a senior class website to facilitate augmented communication and awareness of school-related activities and content to students and parents.

• Produced and revised brochures, forms, signs, and visual aids for targeted audiences.

• Conceptualized a Career and College Instructional Module and disseminated it to students and counseling personnel for assessment and feedback (2017).

• Designed and tested a PWCS Student Transfer Process Instructional Module with select school personnel for efficacy, evaluation, and comments (2019).

• Completed and ascertained Level 1 and 2 certifications with the PWCS Adobe Creative Cohort (2021).

• Developed, designed and dispensed lesson plans for the creative Adobe Education Exchange (2021).

• Accredited as a participant and contributor status for the Adobe Education Exchange (2021).

• Streamlined procedures by centralizing tracking methods for Student Transfer Requests and developing new filing practices by converting school forms, reports, and data into digital formats.

• Served as a volunteer trainer and informal helpdesk liaison, providing guidance and troubleshooting for software
  applications to improve staff proficiency and workflow.

 

Finnegan, Henderson, Farrabow, Garrett & Dunner, L.L.P.                                                                            Washington, D.C.

Document/Graphic Specialist                                                                                           December 2011 to September 2013

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Optimized productivity for 300+ attorneys, patent administrative staff, and visiting clients via advanced document processing services, general support, and informal consultation regarding processes and software.

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Selected Contributions:

• Formulated and preserved the integrity of a broad spectrum of multifaceted documents and advanced-level projects through the use of various software applications. Constructed and replicated patent drawings, templates, and flowcharts for specific use within various programs.

• Initiated technical writing documents, including composing content to describe details and procedures.

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Williams Lea                                                                                                                    (On-call basis) Contract Employment

Document Specialist                                                                                                                 March 2011 to December 2011

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Preserved confidentiality standards in the processing of sensitive information relative to court, client, and trial development. Fostered an efficient work environment by proficiently generating and editing complex documents according to specifications, transcribing tapes/mp3 files from electronic resources, and scanning/converting documents to/from different software packages. Maximized efficient output by steering the execution of document production, including repair and recovery of corrupted files, document comparison software utilization, red-lining/general editing, and delivering requested items (financial statements, flow charts, presentations, etc.). Safeguarded document integrity by comprehensively processing, uploading and tracking files from various Intellectual Property and Trademark e-room sites.

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Epikos, Inc.                                                                                                                              (Remote) Contract Employment

Word Processor/Federal Resume Writer                                                                                         February 2011 to July 2010

 

Fostered career development growth of government employees by reviewing historical documents (performance appraisals, old resumes, etc.) and interviewing clients to facilitate the navigation toward potential job leads and desired outcomes. Optimized job search strategies by integrating current research, interviews, and client data to craft and generate resumes and cover letters for government employees.

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K&L Gates, LLP                                                                                                                                             Washington, D.C.

Legal Word Processor/SEC Edgar Filer/Form D Coordinator                                                        July 2007 to February 2010

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• Processed heavy document production of legal correspondence from written and oral drafts to final quality; utilizing proficient knowledge of various software packages, templates, styles, and formatting requested by attorneys, legal and non-legal staff of various specialty areas.

• Proofread and edited documents for quality, accuracy, and completeness.

• Converted documents into PDF forms; reformatted corrupted documents as needed.

• Transcribed legal documents, correspondence, interviews, meetings, and reports from rough drafts, audio/video files, and a dictaphone.

• Functioned as an SEC Edgar filing agent on behalf of various clients.

• Performed effectively under pressure in handling time-sensitive multiple tasks and flexibility in schedule.

• Served as a Coordinator and liaison between the Supervisor, word processors, paralegals and attorneys in the Form D filing process.

• Created and distributed training materials and updated information for word processing staff, paralegals and attorneys, in the filing process of Form D’s with the SEC.

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Affiliations 

The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS)                                                                                 2019 - present

Prince William Education Association (PWEA)                                                                                                   2014 - present

Adobe Educator Exchange (Contributor and Participant)                                                                                 2021 - present