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Emma Hancock

San Francisco,CA

Summary

Dedicated Immigration Paralegal with an International Relations degree and a diversified background in law, education, and non-profit. Driven by justice, equity, and inclusivity, both professionally and personally.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Immigration Paralegal

O'Brien Immigration
08.2023 - 02.2024
  • Assisted in the preparation of various immigration applications, increasing accuracy and reducing processing times
  • Filed correspondence and legal documents in correct client files and transmitted applicable documentation to courts and government agencies
  • Drove continuous improvement in day-to-day process and transformation initiatives that resulted in impactful evolution
  • Managed a high volume of cases while simultaneously maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines
  • Fostered strong relationships with clients through empathetic understanding of their unique situations and goals

Class Teacher

GEMS Academy Alexandria
08.2020 - 05.2023
  • Fostered holistic, inclusive, interdisciplinary and culturally-sensitive learning according to the Cambridge curriculum, and the educational needs and abilities of individuals and groups of students
  • Participated in ongoing professional development, staying current with best practices in education and bringing fresh ideas to the classroom
  • Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or tutoring sessions, extending opportunities for student growth beyond the school day
  • Implemented assessment strategies that accurately measured student understanding, guiding data-driven instruction for improved outcomes

Kumon Instructor

Kumon North America, Inc.
09.2016 - 03.2020
  • Provided K-12 with personalized guidance on reading and math assignments
  • Quickly and accurately graded student's classwork, recorded student data, and prepared their files for the next class meeting
  • Carefully and actively monitored each individual student's progress, and offered specific suggestions to the director on how to help each student achieve their desired learning outcome
  • Built strong rapport with students by providing encouragement and academic mentorship
  • **Was chosen out of 40 employees to be the first Employee of the Month**

Intern

The Tiyya Foundation
06.2016 - 09.2016
  • Developed online database of clients, volunteers, and donors
  • Facilitated VESL (Vocational English as a Second Language)
  • Assisted with case management, client intake, and event planning
  • Organized Tiyya's annual Back to School Celebration, in which over 300 refugee youth received backpacks and school supplies

Education

Bachelor's degree - International/Global Studies

University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
01.2020

Skills

  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Case Management
  • Document Preparation
  • Continuous Process Improvement
  • Active Listening
  • Attention to Detail
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • File and Records Management
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Research and data collection
  • Administrative Support

Certification

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) - International House at UC Berkeley

Awards

Critical Language Scholarship Recipient - US Department of State (2019)

Languages

Arabic
Limited Working

Timeline

Immigration Paralegal

O'Brien Immigration
08.2023 - 02.2024

Class Teacher

GEMS Academy Alexandria
08.2020 - 05.2023

Kumon Instructor

Kumon North America, Inc.
09.2016 - 03.2020

Intern

The Tiyya Foundation
06.2016 - 09.2016

Bachelor's degree - International/Global Studies

University of California, Berkeley

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