Alicia Yeager-Shaffer
Salem ,WV
Summary
Adept Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Harrison County Board of Education, excelling in IEP and BIP implementation and classroom management. Leveraged skills in document preparation and motivating students to foster learning environments that promoted student growth. Demonstrated exceptional ability to organize case files and engage effectively with parents and students.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Harrison County Board Of Education
Clarksburg, WV
02.2016 - Current
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
- Assisted in the development of IEP goals based on data analysis.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Instructed special education classes using evidence-based practices.
- Served as an advocate for special education students within the school system.
Teacher
Highland Clarksburg Hospital
Clarksburg, West Virging
04.2016 - 09.2018
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
Adjunct Professor
West Virginia Business College
Clarksburg, WV
03.2016 - 06.2017
- Monitored student progress throughout the semester utilizing attendance records, grade reports, and other data sources.
- Promoted safe and clean classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group needs.
- Sourced appropriate course materials to support variety of student learning needs and styles and deliver content in relevant, distinctive ways.
Paralegal
Steptoe & Johnson
Bridgeport , WV
07.2012 - 09.2014
- Scheduled and coordinated depositions, hearings, trials, and meetings.
- Maintained client files according to established protocols.
- Interpreted various types of legal documents including contracts and agreements.
- Contacted witnesses and scheduled interviews and evaluations.
- Utilized legal software and databases for case management and legal research.
- Drafted correspondence to clients and other attorneys.
- Organized evidence for use at trial or hearing proceedings.
- Filed motions with courts electronically or via hard copy.
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
- Managed discovery process, including drafting discovery documents and coordinating document production.
- Organized and prepared case exhibits and evidence for trial.
- Reduced workflow downtime by effectively organizing and managing client billing and case management files.
- Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
- Filed pleadings and appeals with court clerks to expedite trial proceedings.
- Assisted in settlement negotiations and mediation preparations.
- Reviewed and summarized depositions, transcripts, and other legal documents for attorney review.
- Coordinated and managed case files, ensuring all documents were accurately filed and easily accessible.
- Performed administrative duties such as photocopying, scanning, and organizing legal documents.
- Monitored and updated clients on case progress, including significant developments.
- Interviewed clients and obtained vital case information to support associates.
- Created spreadsheets to track case information and deadlines.
- Proofread documents prior to filing them with courts or submitting them to opposing counsels.
- Entered data into and managed litigation databases and Excel spreadsheets.
- Conducted research on relevant laws, regulations, judicial decisions, and legal articles.
- Maintained calendars for upcoming court dates or deadlines related to cases.
- Organized exhibits for trial by preparing materials and supporting documentation.
Education
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV05-2016
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV12-2014
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Pierpont Community And Technical College
Fairmont, WV05-2012
Skills
- Job readiness training
- Motivating students
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Excellent classroom management
- Document filing
- Calendar oversight
- Case file organization
- Deposition summaries
- Documenting
- Document preparation
- Case summaries
Timeline
Teacher
Highland Clarksburg Hospital
04.2016 - 09.2018
Adjunct Professor
West Virginia Business College
03.2016 - 06.2017
Special Education Teacher
Harrison County Board Of Education
02.2016 - Current
Paralegal
Steptoe & Johnson
07.2012 - 09.2014
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Fairmont State University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Fairmont State University
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Pierpont Community And Technical College
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