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St. Paul, Minnesota

University Of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Bluebook Committee: Developed exercises to evaluate petitioners' citation skills.Senior Managing Editor: Manage a team of staffers to ensure a high quality final product. Build rapport among Journal members. Increase beyond-the-page advocacy and action in combatting systemic oppression, exploitation, and discrimination, especially as they are perpetuated by the law and legal systems.

Saint Paul, Mn

Represent and advocate for youth who are involved in the foster care system in the Twin Cities area.Research and summarize new legislation affecting CLC's practice areas to quickly and easily inform volunteer attorneys and other stakeholders of relevant changes in the law.Analyze and synthesize provider reports and court documents to facilitate efficient assignment of attorneys to new youth cases.

As a 1L, I led a group of 4 law students who traveled to ABA ProBAR's Harlingen, TX office for one week of winter break to assist in their asylum program.As a 2L, I returned to the Asylum Law Project as the Marketing Chair. I produce flyers, social media posts, and presentation slide decks. I also created and continue to monitor the Project's Instagram and LinkedIn pages with the goal of informing students about this opportunity and connecting with potential donors.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Drafted legal documents, including motions and briefs. Performed research and discovery review for client cases. Synthesized statutes and case law on legal topics for later reference.

Sterling, Illinois, United States

Assisted 5 attorneys with drafting and filing pleadings, demands, and correspondence;scheduling hearings and depositions; interviewing and communicating with clients;analyzing data; and other tasks as needed. Lead assistant on collections, evictions, personalinjury, and litigation cases, as well as ward redistricting for municipal clients and billing for4 attorneys.

Created engaging, standards-aligned resources for grades 3 through 6.

Sterling, Illinois, United States

Wrote an 8 week court-approved Parenting course with an emphasis on child development,caregiver wellness skills, and attachment strategies. Researched and created an annualRacial Equity survey for the organization. Developed an Equity Cohort Framework based onan institute that the head of the department selected me to attend. Provided counseling andeducation to adult and child survivors of domestic violence. Organized community eventsand social media campaigns.

Sterling, Il

Managed overnight operations of the domestic violence shelter, including security, intake,and direct service with clients. Manned the crisis line for domestic violence and sexualassault, connecting survivors with resources and providing crisis counseling.

Taught US History, Language Arts, Science, and Social-Emotional Skills. Piloted newLanguage Arts curriculum and provided feedback to curriculum department and otherstakeholders.

Rochelle, Illinois

Taught all subjects with teacher-created curriculum in a Title 1, high ESL (Spanish)community. Led 4th grade after school program focused on math and science, and was veryinvolved with evening and weekend events.

Jacksonville, Il

Taught all subjects with a mix of provided and teacher-created curriculum. Involved in theschool’s implementation of The Leader in Me program based on Stephen Covey’s SevenHabits of Successful People. Worked with ESL (French) students.

Sterling, Il

Summer and winter breaks- Work with children ranging in age from 6 weeks to 11 years old.- Spent time as a lead teacher in each room: plan engaging activities, ensure safety, supervise play.

Doctor Of Law - Jd, Concentration In Human Rights

Activities and Societies: Asylum Law Project - Student Coordinator 2022-23; Marketing Chair 2023-24 National Lawyers Guild

Bachelor Of Education (B.Ed.), Early Childhood Education; Elementary Education; Middle School Language Arts

Activities and Societies: Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society - President '15-16; Rotaract (Division of Rotary International).

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