Ajaah Williams
Newark,NJ
Summary
Experienced with managing legal documents and providing comprehensive administrative support. Utilizes strong organizational skills to ensure efficient office operations and case management. Knowledge of legal research, document drafting, and client communication.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Team Academy Charter School
Newark, NJ
03.2022 - Current
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans.
- Used lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods to present subject matter to students under direction and guidance of teachers.
- Distributed pencils, paper, textbooks and workbooks to students.
- Distributed tests and collected homework assignments after completion.
- Developed creative learning activities that engage all types of learners.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Organized student performance and enrichment activities to facilitate learning.
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
- Assisted in the implementation of educational programs for special needs children.
- Took class attendance and recorded absences.
- Facilitated communication between educators, administrators, and parents regarding student progress.
- Monitored computer usage and assisted students with hardware and software issues.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
Per Diem Personal Aide
Newark Board of Education
Newark, NJ
09.2017 - 03.2022
- Provide instructional, behavioral or daily living support under direct supervision of a teacher
- Assist with the preparation of all materials as indicated in the iep
- Inform teacher of student actions are communicated to appropriate staff such as teachers and administrators
- Adapt to the student mode of communication as necessary for instructional purposes
- Provide instructional, behavioral, or physical assistance to students individually or in small group at the direction of the teacher to reinforce and follow up instruction
- Assist student with basic needs such as feeding and personal hygiene
- Maintain confidentiality of students records and information.
Support Lead
Advancing Opportunities
Budd Lake, NJ
09.2013 - 03.2015
- Monitored expiration of medical supplies and medications
- Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety
- Helped residents programming goals and increase their independence
- Provided a comforting and soothing environment
- Educated patients and families about preparation of healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
Certified home Health Aide
Caring Health Care
Orange, NJ
12.2012 - 06.2014
- Monitor patient condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise
- Supports patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services; shopping for food and other household requirements
- Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy patient environment by following asepsis standards and procedures; maintaining security precautions
- Record patient information by making entries in the patient journal; notifying nursing supervisor of changing or unusual condition
- Assist patients by providing personal services such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Help patient care for themselves by teaching use of cane or walker, special utensils to eat, special techniques and equipment for personal hygiene.
Legal Secretary
Law Guardian Office
Newark, NJ
09.2008 - 08.2010
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information to protect client privacy and uphold professional ethics.
- Facilitated communication between clients and attorneys, ensuring prompt responses to inquiries.
- Arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
- Organized files for court proceedings.
- Answered and directed calls using multi-line switchboard.
- Organized and maintained an efficient electronic filing system for easy access to critical documents and data.
- Provided exceptional customer service when greeting clients and answering phone calls, fostering a welcoming environment.
- Screened telephone calls and forwarded to appropriate departments.
- Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
- Scheduled all appointments, appearances and briefings.
- Enhanced attorney productivity with proficient management of case files and schedules.
- Collaborated with attorneys to prepare comprehensive trial materials, assisting in successful case outcomes.
- Diligently edited legal correspondence for grammar and spelling.
Office Assistant
Alonco Accounting & Financial Service
Union, NJ
12.2008 - 12.2009
- Answered phones and recorded detailed messages
- Filed all clients records in required fashion
- Contacted clients to follow up on their outstanding bills
- Compiled scheduled of accounts receivable
Administrative Associate
Office of The Public Defender - Law Guardian
Elizabeth, NJ
05.2005 - 08.2008
- Handled incoming telephone inquiries from the clients for the personnel and management
- Entered data, filed and prepared reports on excel
- Answered routine correspondence and routes mail to the appropriate personnel
- Made appointments, travel arrangements and coordinated activities between the departments and outside parties
- Reviewed and went over court interrogation with clients
- Maintain positive and open communication with all staff and management
- Look up cases on case management
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Office E-ministration Legal
Gibbs College
Montclair, NJ06-2004
High School Diploma -
Weequahic High
Newark, NJ06-2002
Skills
Problem Solving
Behavior Management
Effective Communication
Data Entry
Computer Skills {Knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Efficient and reliable team player
Able to handle multiple task at one time
Adaptable
Schedule Management
Conflict resolution techniques
Clerical Support
Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
Certification
- Licensed/Certified Home Health Aide
- Certified Nurse’s Aide
- First Aid Certification
- Medication Certification
- Overview of Developmental Disabilities Certification
- Preventing Abuse and Neglect Certification
- Substitute Teacher Certification
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Team Academy Charter School
03.2022 - Current
Per Diem Personal Aide
Newark Board of Education
09.2017 - 03.2022
Support Lead
Advancing Opportunities
09.2013 - 03.2015
Certified home Health Aide
Caring Health Care
12.2012 - 06.2014
Office Assistant
Alonco Accounting & Financial Service
12.2008 - 12.2009
Legal Secretary
Law Guardian Office
09.2008 - 08.2010
Administrative Associate
Office of The Public Defender - Law Guardian
05.2005 - 08.2008
High School Diploma -
Weequahic High
Associate of Applied Science - Office E-ministration Legal
Gibbs College