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Katie Jenkins

Albuquerque,NM

Summary

B.A. in Psychology from University of New Mexico (Graduating May 2024) Strong work ethic | Quick learner | Enthusiastic | Financial background | Excellent communication skills | Paralegal/Law background | Team player

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher

Kelly Services
11.2022 - Current
  • Boosted student engagement with interactive lessons, incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities.
  • Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
  • Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and research-based teaching strategies for continuous improvement in practice.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behavior.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.

Educational Assistant

Albuquerque Public School
10.2021 - 11.2022
  • Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
  • Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary units, promoting cross-curricular connections and deeper understanding of content.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities regularly, staying current on pedagogical trends and incorporating new strategies into teaching practices.
  • Enhanced classroom management through the implementation of positive reinforcement techniques and clear expectations for behavior.

Substitute Teacher

Kelly Services
08.2021 - 10.2021
  • Boosted student engagement with interactive lessons, incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities.
  • Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
  • Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and research-based teaching strategies for continuous improvement in practice.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behavior.
  • Provided support to special education students in inclusive classrooms, developing accommodations and modifications to meet their unique needs.
  • Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.

Paralegal

Law Firm | Little, Gilman-Tepper, Batley & Leigh
06.2013 - 04.2016
  • Drafting pleadings, motions and appellate documents and filing them with the court
  • Performing administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics), point of contact for client questions and requests, maintain pleadings and discovery indexes, organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices, aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests, sources liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties, and provide assistance with case settlements.
  • Monitored changes in laws, regulations and other legal matters to keep firm compliant with requirements.

Financial Sales Representative

Kirtland Federal Credit Union
03.2012 - 06.2013
  • Loan officer, mortgages, HELOCs, assisted members, CDs, IRAs, assisted with online banking, analyzed member needs and offer cross sells, sold debt protection, opened accounts, trained employees, analyzed tax returns, income verification, created long lasting member relationships.

Account Relationship Officer

Rio Grande Credit Union
04.2011 - 03.2012
  • Loan Officer, assisted members, underwriting, answered phones, Roth and traditional IRA’s, CD’s, met monthly goals, handled payment transactions, processed loan applications, and mortgage referrals.

Branch Manager

Republic Finance, Inc.
07.2007 - 02.2011
  • Loan officer, underwriting, mortgages, trained employees, interviewing/hiring new employees, accounts payable, accounts receivable, analyze tax returns, income verification, answer phones, handle customer accounts, handle payment transactions, customer relations, staff meetings, proofing all loan documents, cash management, managing daily bank transactions, managing all past due accounts, meeting monthly quotas, Insurance sales, maintaining business relations, manage legal accounts, maintain daily reports, handling credit disputes, credit counseling with customer at loan closings, and processing life, a&h, unemployment and auto claims.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of New Mexico
ABQ, NM
05.2024

Associate of Arts - Integrated Studies

Central New Mexico Community College
ABQ, NM
12.2019

Some College (No Degree) - Psychology

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA

Skills

  • Activity Planning
  • Instructional technology
  • Relationship building and management
  • Organizational abilities
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Physical education instruction
  • Microsoft Office
  • Data Management
  • Client Communication
  • Cross-Functional Communication
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Employee Training

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

Kelly Services
11.2022 - Current

Educational Assistant

Albuquerque Public School
10.2021 - 11.2022

Substitute Teacher

Kelly Services
08.2021 - 10.2021

Paralegal

Law Firm | Little, Gilman-Tepper, Batley & Leigh
06.2013 - 04.2016

Financial Sales Representative

Kirtland Federal Credit Union
03.2012 - 06.2013

Account Relationship Officer

Rio Grande Credit Union
04.2011 - 03.2012

Branch Manager

Republic Finance, Inc.
07.2007 - 02.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of New Mexico

Associate of Arts - Integrated Studies

Central New Mexico Community College

Some College (No Degree) - Psychology

Southeastern Louisiana University

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