Crystal Dowdell
St Joseph,USA
Summary
Passionate and energetic Instructor with 30 plus years of hands-on experience in various types of law, employing a range of suitable strategies to foster student learning. Seeking a full time positions as an Instructor of Criminal Justice/Legal Studies. Accomplished in revising and updating course materials, evaluating student performance and supervising research and field-based developmental activities. Dedicated to maintaining a positive and creative learning experience to engage students in critical thinking.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Instructor
MISSOURI WESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY
Saint Joseph, MO
01.2022 - Current
- Increase course material by adding hands on experience for students, including drafting of deeds and pleadings; implementing out of class room learning experiences; courtroom observation; and interaction with judges and court staff. Introducing students to online case filing systems and tracking online docket sheets.
- Establish and implement course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives while fervently encouraging students to further explore fields of law that inspire their interests.
- Organize and prepare paralegal panel for students to gain knowledge of paralegal duties in various types of law, as well as obtain contacts for future internships opportunities.
- Ability to bring teaching to life by performing methods to intrigue and enlighten learning experience.
Paralegal; Office Manager
BRILES LAW
Saint Joseph, MO
02.1992 - Current
- Perform client interviews; gather and track case information
- Collaborate with attorney and provide administrative support
- Coordinate handling of pleadings; motions; judgments; vast knowledge in document drafting, correspondence, reports, text and other written material
- Research state statutes, case law decisions, legal articles, codes and documents.
- Investigate debtor assets for filing of bankruptcy cases.
- Establish and implement policies, work flow processes and work assignments.
- Create and implement policies, work flow processes and work assignments
- Examine and generate memos on statutory law, case law and federal and state regulations using online research databases, such as Westlaw, and print sources
Choir director
SOUTH PARK CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Saint Joseph, MO
08.1990 - 05.2021
- Designed curriculum and developed testing materials
- Directed musicals with casts of 50 +
- Create classroom presentations and lesson plans
- Assist and evaluating students
- Prepare grades.
- Communicate with students and parents regarding student development and goals
- Organize musicals and concerts, directing performances and rehearsals.
- Conducted rehearsals to keep performers prepared for performances.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice / Legal Studies
MISSOURI WESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY
Saint Joseph, MO12.2020
Skills
- Enthusiastic, optimistic, goal oriented, adaptable & flexible
- Experience, knowledge, and ability to provide professional patience
- Lesson plan development involving student research guidance
- Legal research & writing; problem solving; proficient in customer service, computers and professional skills
- Individualized student assistance
- Classroom management
- Administration, leadership, management, and multi-tasking
- Teaching Experience
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Ability To Coordinate
- Instructional Development
Timeline
Adjunct Instructor
MISSOURI WESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY
01.2022 - Current
Paralegal; Office Manager
BRILES LAW
02.1992 - Current
Choir director
SOUTH PARK CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
08.1990 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice / Legal Studies
MISSOURI WESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY
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