Anne Shirey
Los Alamos Public Schools
Los Alamos,NM
32
years of professional experience
Experienced Special Education Teacher with 15+ years of expertise in IEP compliance, data tracking, record keeping, and family communication. Known for accurate documentation, collaborative goal setting, and student progress monitoring.
Work History
Special Education Teacher
15 Years 1 Month- Tracked student growth to inform instructional strategies and maintained updated special education records for compliance.
- Monitored student progress and kept special education documentation current.
- Worked with parents, general educators, and support teams to build IEP goals.
- Helped develop IEP goals based on data analysis.
- Assisted in determining student eligibility for special education services., placement, and compliance meetings.
- Maintained precise documentation of student progress toward IEP goals. of student progress toward IEP goals.
- Supported staff with inclusion curriculum access and service delivery.
- Maintained consistent communication with parents regarding student behavior and upcoming events to foster collaboration and support.
Legal Assistant
1 Year 3 Months- Drafted legal complaints, summonses, and interrogatories to support case preparation and litigation efforts.
- Prepared legal correspondence, pleadings, and court filings for attorney review.
- Organized discovery materials and updated litigation documents for active cases.
- Tracked deadlines and prioritized attorney tasks to ensure timely progression of multiple case assignments.
- Drafted routine forms, memos, and notices following firm procedures.
- Proofread drafts of legal documents for accuracy in grammar and punctuation.
- Updated databases with new information received from attorneys or clients.
- Ensured that all paperwork was properly filed according to established procedures.
- Coordinated distribution of legal materials to facilitate communication and compliance among all parties.
- Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
- Supported office workflows by filing documents, copying records, and managing supplies.
- Managed phone calls and coordinated meeting schedules and conference logistics.
- Responded to incoming calls in a timely manner while delivering friendly customer service.
- Protected client information by adhering to confidentiality protocols.
- Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
Legal Assistant
6 Months- Reviewed and prepared legal documents, such as contracts, pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda of law and discovery requests.
- Prepared legal correspondence, pleadings, and court filings for attorney review.
- Organized discovery materials and updated litigation documents for active cases.
- Organized and prepared case exhibits and evidence for trial.
- Demonstrated knowledge in preparing pleadings, affidavits, motions, and exhibits for legal cases.
- Provided administrative support and conducted research to assist attorneys in civil litigation preparation.
- Analyzed data related to cases for use in research or litigation purposes.
- Compiled reports on case progress to inform attorneys and enhance case strategy.
- Managed telephone calls, scheduled meetings, and organized conference logistics to support attorney operations.
Legal Assistant
2 Years 6 Months- Reviewed and prepared legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery requests, ensuring compliance with legal standards.
- Drafted legal complaints, summonses and interrogatories.
- Prepared legal correspondence, pleadings, and court filings for attorney review.
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
- Organized discovery materials and updated litigation documents for active cases.
- Filed clients' legal documents in relevant courts for processing.
- Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
- Updated databases with new information received from attorneys or clients.
- Managed incoming telephone calls and coordinated scheduling for meetings and conferences.
- Organized exhibits for trial proceedings.
- Coordinated distribution of legal materials to parties, facilitating timely communication and case progress.
- Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
- Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
- Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
- Organized and prepared case exhibits and evidence for trial, supporting attorneys in case presentations.
Education
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
- Spring 2025 - Dean's List
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Skills
IEP management and management
IEP compliance
Compliance documentation and recordkeeping
Data analysis and entry
Data tracking and Microsoft Excel
Project management
Client communication
Task prioritizationMicrosoft Excel
Critical thinking and report writing
Professional presentation support
Record keeping
Microsoft Excel
Writing reports
Administrative support
Critical thinking
IEP compliance
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Los Alamos Public Schools
09.2011 - 10.2026Read More
Legal Assistant
Michaelson, Susi & Michaelson
09.1999 - 12.2000Read More
Legal Assistant
Menard, Murphy & Walsh LLC
09.1997 - 03.1998Read More
Legal Assistant
Gelb & Gelb
03.1995 - 09.1997Read More
New Mexico Highlands University
Master of Arts from Mental Health Counseling
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University of Massachusetts, Boston
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
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