tamara scott

legal assistant

About

I am an aspiring paralegal with two and a half years of experience in the legal field. Highly motivated to learn, succeed, and make a difference in your company or firm, I already have a paralegal certificate, organizational, analytical, and research skills, and exposure to many law specific computer sites and programs such as GenII, WestlawNext, and CaseMap.

Country

united states

City

littleton

Industry

legal services

Skill

organization, legal research, pacer, close attention to detail, gen ii software, client interface sites, foreclosures, document management, microsoft word, microsoft excel, icces, medicaid applications, family law, legal writing, westlawnext, lexusnexus, casemap, omnibus law, electronic billing, keen listener, litigation, microsoft powerpoint, curriculum development, smartboard, interdisciplinary teaching, c.r.i.s.s. learning strategies, academic tutoring

Experience

jefferson home school option, social studies teacher

jeffco public schools - colorado

2007-3 - 2008-5 · 1 yr 3 mos

Taught U.S. and World History, American Government, World Geography, and Economics to home schooled students. Taught research, analytical, presentation, and writing skills. Kept records in electronic and paper filing systems.

math, social studies teacher

rapid city area schools

1993-9 - 1998-5 · 4 yrs 9 mos

Taught secondary level math skills for one year. Taught social studies for four years. Included teaching research, analytical, presentation, and writing skills. Kept records and plans in paper and electronic files. Leadership roles in Geography Bee and Natural High Day. Collaborated on core teams to create interdisciplinary units, design student academic and behavioral interventions, and integrate schoolwide goals.

homebound teacher

rapid city area schools

1988-11 - 1993-5 · 4 yrs 7 mos

Taught all subjects to secondary level medically homebound students.

legal assistant

janeway law firm

2014-4 - Present · 12 yrs 6 mos

As foreclosure presale coordinator, I prepare documents for first legal action, review titles, and draft letters, affidavits, and assignments for attorney review. I consistently have the highest rate of perfect files in my department. My supervisor entrusts new clients and special projects to me.

social studies teacher

clark county school district

2003-8 - 2004-10 · 1 yr 3 mos

* Educational Institution * 10,001+ employees * Education Management industry

substitute teacher

jeffco public schools - colorado

2005-1 - 2014-3 · 9 yrs 3 mos

Facilitated learning in secondary classrooms in absence of regular teacher by implementing lesson plans, managing classroom environment, and motivating students.

Education

boston university

paralegal studies

2013-1 - 2013-1 · 1 mo

Paralegal Studies Certificate program including: Legal Writing, Legal Research, Technology in Law, Probate and Family Law, Real Estate Law, Business Law, and Litigation.

south dakota school of mines and technology

mathematics

1986-1 - 1987-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

Undergraduate trigonometry, statistics, and calculus"]

colorado state university

history

1981-1 - 1985-1 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Studied U.S. and world history, political science, geography, economics, philosophy, French, and sociology. Learned research and writing skills. Treasurer of Phi Alpha Theta (history honorary). Activities and Societies: Phi Alpha Theta (Treasurer), Navigators