Andrea Velasquez
Lafayette,LA
Summary
Motivated undergraduate with a passion for law and justice. Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines in fast-paced environments while maintaining a high level of attention to detail. Skilled communicator with experience in public speaking, debate through moot court, and presenting complex ideas. Eager to apply my experience and commitment to justice in the process of my legal career.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Schnaars Law Firm
La Fayette, LA
08.2024 - 12.2025
- Drafted legal pleadings under attorney's direction and supervision
- Did the intake interview with a new potential client prior to their legal consultation
- Prepared basic legal correspondence and discover responses under attorney's supervision
- Independently draft a client's Affidavit for an informal court proceeding before a hearing officer
- Accompanied attorney to several hearing officer conferences and court hearings for observation purposes
- Worked while also being a full-time student
Mentor
Bridge Ministry Of Acadiana
Lafayette, LA
09.2022 - 08.2024
- Support the teachers in the classroom during tutoring in many ways including; reading to students or a class, leading bible studies, disciple making, mentoring , and generally engaging young students
- Eventually became lead mentor which allowed me to exercise being in a leadership role
- During the summer program, I also was able to tutor the kids along with being a mentor
- Worked while also being a full-time student
Teacher
ICS-Internation Christian School
Lafayette, LA
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Taught English language arts to students in grades 1-5, creating lesson plans aligned with school curriculum
- Provided one-on-one support to students struggling with reading, writing, and grammar
- Established good classroom management
- Worked while also being a full-time student
Education
High School Diploma -
First Baptist Christian School
Lafayette, LA05-2020
Associate of Arts - Political Science
University of Louisiana
Lafayette, LASkills
- Strong time management
- Focused and detail-oriented
- Effective problem-solving skills
- Skilled at managing multiple deadlines
- Proficient in public speaking
- Strong communicator
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Intern
Schnaars Law Firm
08.2024 - 12.2025
Teacher
ICS-Internation Christian School
07.2023 - 05.2024
Mentor
Bridge Ministry Of Acadiana
09.2022 - 08.2024
High School Diploma -
First Baptist Christian School
Associate of Arts - Political Science
University of Louisiana