Colleen Rust
Grover,MO
Summary
Dedicated professional with a solid foundation in web development and legal record management. Proven ability to streamline processes and enhance communication between departments, ensuring project continuity. A background in education fosters an empathetic approach to problem-solving, enhancing user experiences and collaboration.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice Court Clerk
State of Missouri
Clayton, MO
10.2025 - Current
- Managed probate case files and maintained accurate records for court proceedings.
- Reviewed legal documents for completeness and compliance with court requirements.
- Provided information to the public regarding probate processes and court procedures without giving legal advice.
- Maintained accurate records and documentation for various departmental functions.
- Facilitated communication between departments to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Assisted colleagues in accomplishing planned procedures or activities to increase productivity.
- Completed all assigned tasks within specified deadlines to ensure project continuity.
Jr. Kindergarten teacher
Holy Infant School
Ballwin, Missouri
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Supervise 16 four and five-year-olds daily, fostering a safe and engaging environment that supports social, emotional, and academic growth.
- Collaborate with a team of 40 academic advisors to allow each student to feel success with individualized learning strategies.
- Provide emotional support by implementing daily check-ins and conflict resolution strategies, helping students build self-regulation and interpersonal skills.
- Teach foundational skills, successfully guiding 100% of students to master the alphabet and count to 100 by the end of the academic year.
Camp Counselor
Forsyth Summer Discovery
06.2019 - 08.2024
- Led groups of children ages 2-13 in diverse educational and fun activities, fostering a safe and positive environment.
- Coordinated week-long themed activities, ensuring engagement and learning, while tracking progress and milestones.
- Mentored young campers during pandemic, adapting leadership activities to meet evolving guidelines and ensure program continuity.
Education
Web Development -
LaunchCode
Remote01-2025
Computer Hardware and Operating Systems, Introduction to Java Programming, Computer Applications for Business, Database Management Systems Concepts and Design, Crit/Creat Thinking Using IT-SL
Missouri State University
Skills
- MySQL Workbench
- Document review
- Record maintenance
- Effective communication
- Court procedures
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Technical aptitude
- Document management
- Verbal and written communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Decision-making
- Adaptability
- Record keeping
Frameworks
- React
- Spring Boot
Languages
- Java
- JavaScript
- Ruby
Timeline
Apprentice Court Clerk
State of Missouri
10.2025 - Current
Jr. Kindergarten teacher
Holy Infant School
08.2024 - 05.2025
Camp Counselor
Forsyth Summer Discovery
06.2019 - 08.2024
Web Development -
LaunchCode
Computer Hardware and Operating Systems, Introduction to Java Programming, Computer Applications for Business, Database Management Systems Concepts and Design, Crit/Creat Thinking Using IT-SL
Missouri State University