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Elizabeth O'Brien

Aliso Viejo,CA

Summary

Eager to utilize both my educational experience with my acquired legal skills. Working in an academic setting in a legal department is a perfect intersection of both these areas. I enjoy research and also the reading/analysis aspects of the legal field.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Paraeducator, Special Education

Capistrano Unified School District, ANHS
Aliso Viejo, CA
08.2022 - Current

Monitored student progress and behavior, providing updates to instructional staff.

Assisted classroom teachers in general education setting.

Followed curricular content and goals for students with IEP's in subject areas: English, Social Studies, Math,

Worked in grades 9-12.

Nominated by Asst. Principal for Classified Employee of the Year 2024-25.

Instructional Assistant, SPED

Irvine Unified School District, Lakeside Middle School
Irvine, CA
02.2018 - 06.2022

Assisted teachers in the classroom with instructional activities.

Monitored student progress for individual students with IEP's

Collaborated with School Psychologist in developing accurate feedback to students.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

No Degree - Paralegal Studies/ABA Approved Certificate

University of California /Irvine
Irvine, CA
09.2026

Master of Arts - Education-College Counseling

University of Delaware
Newark, DE
06.1985

Skills

    Small group instruction

    Presentation skills to large groups

    Proficient in document analysis, preparing summaries

    Communicating with various levels of professional colleagues

    Member of Orange County Paralegal Association 2024-2026

Timeline

Paraeducator, Special Education

Capistrano Unified School District, ANHS
08.2022 - Current

Instructional Assistant, SPED

Irvine Unified School District, Lakeside Middle School
02.2018 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

University of Delaware

No Degree - Paralegal Studies/ABA Approved Certificate

University of California /Irvine

Master of Arts - Education-College Counseling

University of Delaware