Involved in all aspects of research for K-12 education policy center with focus on understanding barriers to education reform and posing innovative solutions using lessons from the field. Served as project manager for large research contract; assisted in conceptualizing research, generating research questions, and writing research project proposals; designed and administered surveys and conducted interviews; analyzed data using qualitative and quantitative techniques; presented findings at policy and research conferences; and developed and wrote policy reports and briefs.

Developed curriculum for and held weekly “quiz section” discussions with groups of undergraduate students; created, administered, and graded exams.

Managed large caseload of up to 100 felony matters for court-appointed attorneys; wrote and filed motions; hired expert witnesses; worked with community agencies; communicated with clients and family members about court proceedings.

Performed victim and witness interviews and prepared reports for court-appointed and private attorneys for criminal, juvenile, and dependency cases; provided record searches and investigative services; organized and maintained case files; prepared and served subpoenas.