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Denver, Colorado, United States

Boulder, Colorado, United States

-Drafted motions, proposed orders, developed case theory, and advocated for clients under the guidance of supervising attorney-Reunited juvenile with her grandmother following a dependency and neglect proceeding-Filed allocation of parental rights to give client guardianship over his sisters-Filed motion and proposed order for special immigrant juvenile status to create pathway to U.S. citizenship for clients-Collaborated with American Indian Law Clinic counsel to finalize termination and adoption proceeding that involved the Indian Child Welfare Act

Denver, Colorado, United States

- Researched and drafted legal memoranda regarding student’s rights to access public education following involvement with the juvenile justice system- Assisted pro bono attorneys in researching relevant education and child welfare laws- Collaborated with supervising attorney, local education attorneys, and local nonprofit organizations to develop HB24-1216

-Planned and taught literacy, math, science, and English Language Development lessons to students from diverse academic and cultural backgrounds in a Title I school-Analyzed monthly summative assessment data to structure curriculum around student needs-Collaborated with special educators to create Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for students with specific learning needs-Attended Parent-Teacher home visits to build relationships with students and families-Taught summer enrichment classes for students performing below grade level in literacy and English Language Development-Facilitated after school programs such as student council and 4th/5th basketball programs

Denver, Colorado, United States

-Planned and taught whole and small group literacy lessons under the guidance of mentor teacher-Implemented trauma informed practices to differentiate instruction for students that have experienced emotional traumas or other hardships -Completed over 800 hours of field work while concurrently earning 52 credit hours for Master of Arts in Curriculum, Instruction and Teaching

-Found and rented space to run companies’ satellite learning center in Long Beach, CA-Managed a staff of eight employees that developed clients’ reading and comprehension skills using Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes programs-Supported, coordinated, and directed clinicians, mentors, and instructional pacers in instruction of clients-Monitored client growth through daily observations as well as formative and summative assessments-Created positive-reinforcement strategies to engage and motivate children from the ages of 5-18

Palos Verdes Peninsula, California, United States

-Created and monitored 3–6-month instructional plans for children with various learning disabilities-Facilitated weeklong training sessions on components of basic reading instruction for new staff-Administered, scored, and interpreted results of pre-assessments and post-assessments of clients-Collaborated with coworkers and supervisor to improve overall client instruction

-Modeled procedures and teaching practices for clinicians-Monitored clinician skill acquisition with regard to program implementation and clinical record-keeping-Administered battery of assessments in early literacy acquisition

Greater Los Angeles Area

-Ran hourly instruction sessions teaching reading and comprehension using sensory-cognitive language-Developed early literacy skills in decoding and comprehension using Lindamood-Bell direct instruction

Doctor Of Law - Jd

Activities and Societies: Mock Trial, Colorado Law Democrats

Master Of Arts - Ma, Curriculum And Instruction

Activities and Societies: Denver Teacher Resident

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Psychology With A Concentration In Mind, Brain, Behavior

Activities and Societies: Co-Captain and President of Colorado State Rugby from 2012-2014