LESLIE MITCHELL
Fort Worth,Texas
Summary
Successful Teaching Assistant brings top-notch observational, student relations and multitasking abilities. Helps classes run smoothly by assisting with everything from materials preparation to hands-on activities.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Assistant
Fort Worth Academy
Fort Worth, TX
08.2017 - Current
- Assisted in creating lesson plans and activities to engage students.
- Helped with daily classroom management, such as taking attendance, distributing supplies, and organizing materials.
- Supervised children during recess and other outside activities.
- Provided assistance to the lead teacher with individual and small group instruction.
- Encouraged positive student behavior by providing praise and rewards when appropriate.
- Observed students' performance to identify areas of strength or difficulty.
- Read stories aloud to the class, both for entertainment and educational purposes.
- Supported teachers in preparing materials for lessons and projects.
- Collaborated with teachers to ensure that all students had access to learning resources such as books, computers, art supplies.
- Helped maintain a safe learning environment by monitoring student behavior at all times.
- Monitored lunchroom duties including setting up tables, cleaning up after meals, supervising mealtime conversations.
- Utilized technology tools such as computers and tablets in teaching various subjects.
- Created an inviting atmosphere within the classroom by displaying artwork produced by the students.
- Kept over 30 students safe in classroom and outside environments.
- Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms and coordinated documents for teachers.
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
- Managed computers in classrooms and laboratories and assisted students with computer use when required.
- Distributed pencils, paper, textbooks and workbooks to students.
- Instructed students on usage and care of equipment to prevent injuries.
- Distributed tests and collected homework assignments after completion.
- Monitored computer usage and assisted students with hardware and software issues.
- Organized and labeled student materials when setting up classrooms.
Activity Coordinator
TRINITY COURTYARD
Fort Worth, TX
01.2015 - 04.2017
- Luxury Senior Living Fort Worth Activity Coordinator Planning activities and outings for the Residents' in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
- Planning activities in accordance with the abilities of the residents'.
- Transporting Residents' to Doctor's appointments and to their shopping needs.
- Organized group outings to local parks, museums, and other attractions.
- Planned and facilitated special events such as holiday parties, field trips, and picnics.
Legal Assistant
Various Law Firms
Fort Worth, TX
06.1992 - 10.2009
- Reviewed and prepared legal documents, such as contracts, pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda of law and discovery requests.
- Maintained client confidentiality in all matters.
- Assisted with document production and deposition preparation.
- Organized exhibits for trial proceedings.
- Attended hearings with counsel and recorded minutes from the proceedings.
- Proofread drafts of legal documents for accuracy in grammar and punctuation.
- Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
- Prepared summaries of depositions, interrogatories and testimony for attorney review.
- Greeted clients upon arrival at office and provided assistance as needed.
- Updated databases with new information received from attorneys or clients.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for attorneys as required by firm policy or client needs.
- Processed incoming mail on a daily basis.
- Answered phones promptly while providing courteous customer service.
- Ordered materials needed by attorneys throughout the duration of a case.
- Ensured that all paperwork was properly filed according to established procedures.
- Handled telephone calls, meeting plans and conference organization requirements.
- Filed clients' legal documents in relevant courts for processing.
- Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
- Managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions and other dates.
- Corresponded daily with clients, insurance adjusters, doctors and attorneys.
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
- Provided administrative support and conducted research to assist attorneys in civil litigation preparation.
- Provided administrative support to boost firm's document production and legal correspondence.
- Redacted confidential information from legal documents on case-by-case basis.
- Oversaw legal team appointments, hearings and depositions schedules.
- Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
- Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
- Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
- Drafted motions, briefs and other legal documents.
- Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
- Organized and prepared case exhibits and evidence for trial.
- Met with clients and attorneys to discuss case details and evidence.
- Organized and executed court calendar with daily cases and supervisor meetings.
- Organized exhibits and arguments to present evidence on behalf of clients.
- Filed pleadings and appeals with court clerks to expedite trial proceedings.
- Booked travel arrangements for firm attorneys and support staff.
Education
Graduate -
North Mesquite High School
References
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Skills
conferences, clients, directing, filing, Intellectual Property, Law, legal documents, Litigation, meetings, Microsoft Excel, mail, Office, Microsoft Word, taking messages, taking messages, telephone
Certification
- Notary Public for the State of Texas. (I do not charge families that are known to me).
- License #10061764
Timeline
Kindergarten Assistant
Fort Worth Academy
08.2017 - Current
Activity Coordinator
TRINITY COURTYARD
01.2015 - 04.2017
Legal Assistant
Various Law Firms
06.1992 - 10.2009
Graduate -
North Mesquite High School
- Notary Public for the State of Texas. (I do not charge families that are known to me).
- License #10061764