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Donna Gonzalez Sauzameda

Austin

Summary

Detail-oriented and dedicated bilingual professional with a proven track record of success in both early childhood education and fast-paced legal environments. Consistently recognized for exceptional work ethic, adaptability, and delivering superior client and family support while excelling in roles of increasing responsibility. Experienced in classroom assistance, child development support, case management, and administrative operations. Skilled in streamlining processes, managing high volumes of data, fostering effective communication, and creating safe, nurturing, and organized environments that support both educational and organizational goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Guide

Guidepost Montessori
10.2025 - Current

-Began as a Substitute and was promoted to Assistant Guide based on performance and classroom leadership.
-Supported Montessori classroom environments for Infants, Toddlers, and Children’s House (ages 0–6).
-Assisted Lead Guides with individualized learning activities that promote independence and self-directed exploration.
-Facilitated hands-on Montessori materials to support cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
-Supervised classroom and outdoor activities while maintaining a safe, calm, and respectful learning space.
-Assisted with diapering, toileting, meals, and daily care routines with professionalism and sensitivity.
-Observed student behavior and progress, communicating effectively with the Lead Guide to adjust support as needed.
-Modeled grace and courtesy, conflict resolution, and positive discipline strategies.
-Maintained classroom organization, sanitation, and material preparation in alignment with licensing standards.
-Helped guide children through transitions, group lessons, and independent work cycles.
-Supported family communication by reinforcing classroom expectations and daily progress updates.

Preschool Assistant Teacher

Ms. Lo's Learning Center
07.2025 - 10.2025

-Assisted Lead Teacher with daily classroom operations for toddlers and preschool-aged children in a nurturing, play-based learning environment.
-Supported lesson activities including early literacy, creative arts, music & movement, and fine motor skill development.
-Supervised outdoor play to ensure child safety while encouraging physical activity and social interaction.
-Assisted with snack preparation, serving, and clean-up while reinforcing healthy habits and routines.
-Guided children during creative time, helping foster imagination, independence, and positive behavior.
-Promoted emotional regulation, kindness, and cooperation through gentle guidance and modeling behavior.
-Maintained a clean, organized, and engaging classroom environment.
-Built trusting relationships with children and families through warm, consistent communication.
-Supported daily operations and assisted Ms. Lo with all classroom duties and student supervision.

Litigation Case Manager / Document Specialist

Walter Clark Legal Group
01.2024 - 05.2025

Litigation Case Manager

-Collecting and organizing case evidence and documentation to support the legal team.
-Providing regular case status updates to clients.
-Managing and organizing medical records and billing information in case management software.
-Drafting formal representation letters and submitting claims to insurance companies.
-Supporting attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, taking notes, and translating in consultations, depositions, and mediations.

Documents Specialist
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Processed and managed incoming and outgoing physical mail, including sorting, scanning, uploading, and delivering.
-Processed and managed emails and faxes, diverting correspondence to the appropriate staff member via SmartAdvocate.
-Worked under tight deadlines to support trial preparation and discovery.
-Managed office supplies inventory, processed, ordered, and picked up food, drinks, and office supplies weekly.
-Scheduled, organized, and printed executives’ daily calendars.
-Developed training materials for new hires to improve efficiency and consistency.
-Served as liaison between departments to address document-related inquiries and facilitate communication.

Conflict Clerk / Customer Service Representative

Davis Miles McGuire Gardner, PLLC
10.2020 - 11.2023

Conflicts Clerk
-Managed client information in ProLaw, ensuring accurate and up-to-date contact and address details.
-Conducted timely and efficient conflict checks by screening member and opposing party information.

- Escalated cases as needed and preformed conflict calls when necessary.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminology And Criminal Justice

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
05-2024

Skills

    -Bilingual: Spanish and English

    -Software Skills

    -ProLaw

    -Smart Advocate

    -Attention To Detail

    -Time Management Skills

    -Conflict Management

    -Critical Thinking

    -Customer Service

Timeline

Assistant Guide

Guidepost Montessori
10.2025 - Current

Preschool Assistant Teacher

Ms. Lo's Learning Center
07.2025 - 10.2025

Litigation Case Manager / Document Specialist

Walter Clark Legal Group
01.2024 - 05.2025

Conflict Clerk / Customer Service Representative

Davis Miles McGuire Gardner, PLLC
10.2020 - 11.2023

Bachelor of Science - Criminology And Criminal Justice

Arizona State University