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Currently working as the Assistant Director in a fulfilling, public oriented profession. Handing both administrative and direct care services in this position. Some responsibilities include:• Organized and facilitated company outreach to local law firms • Assisted in drafting and proposing new database documentation system for the center• Restructured facility’s intake paperwork, making the process more efficient • Assisted in organizing the yearly budget; managing the inventory of supplies and scheduling of services• Aided other court offices as necessary• Spearheaded the a Data Quality Project for the Child Care Center, focusing on safeguarding court client’s personal information, received a Certificate of Appreciation upon completion • Researched and drafted new policies and procedures regarding COVID-19’s impact on daily operations, making adjustments as necessary to follow CDC guidelines

•Executes purchases, invoices, and outgoing payments for SOD division, managing $1.6M budget•Coordinates translations process for all Court translation documents including invoicing, contracting assignments, delivering translations, and managing monthly expenditures for division

Managed first improvement project of DC Superior Court Law Library since 2000Created and managed $0.6M budgetRedesigned library website and increased usage by over 200% in a four-month periodDesigned and administered electronic research training to 170 Judges and Court Administrators; provided monthly intake training for all new Law Clerks and JudgesModernized Law library: cataloged entire 22,000+ book library into online searchable archive, scanned 6,500 legislative history files and 218 administrative orders into system for Judge and public accessCollaborated with architects, designers, and Court administrators to create modernized library lay-outDirected a team of 3 staff members and reported biweekly performance reports to the division director

Drafted Inter-Agency Agreement between Department of State’s Office of Language Services and DC Courts’ Office of Court Interpreting Services leading to a successful partnershipLed training for new DC Court interpreters in administration services, bill invoicing, and managing expectations. Served as main point of contract for independent contractors Assigned, dispatched, and monitored interpreters for DC Court scheduled and unscheduled events, and translation assignments to help facilitate smooth court proceedings

Worked as a teacher to support military and government families through the care and education of their children. Created and implemented a mentorship program for the facility to train new employees. Maintained government standards for the inner-workings of my classroom as well as constant documentation of my students and their performance.

Assisted in classroom teaching Taught independently in the classroom for two weeks

Collaborated on a task force and developed a new “learning through play” curriculum for the Pre-K and Kindergarten classesWorked with seven different classes and assisted in classroom workTailored teaching methods to the individual classes and differentiated instruction approach to student ability levelsWorked with students with various disabilities: Autism, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy

Reggio Emilia inspired programFacilitated classroom activities and assisted Pre-Kindergarten classroom teachersWorked one-on-one with a student with Autism Worked with a student with hearing impairments

Worked at the Pre-school summer campLed classes of 25 children in group activities and taught basic skillsAssisted the teachers of the three and four year old classes

Worked in a class of 8 children ages one to threeBuilt relationships with the parents of these children Worked with a student with Shaken Baby Syndrome