Marilyn O'Neal
Mineral Wells,TX
Summary
Confident Student that is passionate about learning new information and skills. Ambitious and driven individual ready and willing to work hard and learn from professionals. Brings outstanding computer and communication skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
3rd Grade Teacher
Alvarado ISD
Alvarado, TX
08.2002 - 06.2011
- Teacher of the Year 2007
- Third grade team leader for two years
- Provided differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners in my 3rd grade classroom.
- Created and implemented engaging lesson plans that aligned with Common Core State Standards.
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative assessments.
- Collaborated with colleagues, parents, and administration to ensure student success.
- Developed positive relationships with students by providing a safe learning environment.
- Utilized technology such as Smartboards to engage students in lessons.
- Facilitated small group instruction for targeted skill development.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and academic performance.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through inquiry-based activities.
- Managed classroom behavior using positive reinforcement strategies.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
- Maintained accurate records of grades and attendance data.
- Integrated technology into daily instruction to promote 21st century learning skills.
- Collaborated with special education teachers to provide support services for students with disabilities.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on educational trends.
Legal Assistant
Court Of Appeals
Fort Worth, TX
1996 - 1998
- Assistant to Justice Holman and Justice Livingston
- Maintained client confidentiality in all matters.
- Assisted with document production
- Provided administrative support to Court Judges and briefing attorneys including reviewing legal pleadings for correct documentation of language and case law supporting the Opinion.
- Answered incoming calls, responded to client inquiries, and directed callers to the appropriate personnel.
- Proofread legal documents for accuracy in grammar and content.
- Created Orders based on the decision of the Court that had been handed down on cases being appealed.
- Printed copies of legal forms and documents upon request.
Probation Officer
Community Supervision and Corrections Department
Fort Worth, TX
1990 - 1992
- Monitored criminal activity of probationers to ensure compliance with court-ordered terms and conditions.
- Developed case management plans for offenders, including referrals to community resources and services.
- Conducted home visits to assess living conditions and verify employment status of clients.
- Provided guidance and support to probationers on issues related to substance abuse, mental health, education, and job training.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress in accordance with departmental guidelines.
- Assessed risk levels for each offender by evaluating factors such as prior criminal history and personal characteristics.
- Intervened in crisis situations involving probationers or other individuals in the community.
- Educated clients about applicable laws and regulations governing their behavior while on probation.
- Arranged drug tests for clients at regular intervals to monitor sobriety levels.
- Enforced sanctions against those who fail to meet established requirements or goals set forth by the court.
- Created, organized and maintained files, case notes and electronic databases.
- Monitored offenders' activities regarding fulfillment of court ordered requirements.
- Referred offenders to appropriate community agencies to complete services in compliance with court orders.
- Answered phone calls concerning clients, handled complaints and responded to requests for information.
- Gathered social and legal data on each probationer and verified details.
- Assisted with case completion by conducting office, home and employment visits to ensure adherence to legal requirements.
- Checked residential probationers for adherence to curfew and compliance with rules.
- Reported unusual conditions and questionable items to supervisor for corrective action.
Legal Secretary
Law, Snakard & Gambill
Fort Worth, TX
1983 - 1990
- Secretary to now Justice in Texas Supreme Court, Debra Lehrmann, and attorney Bradley Parker.
- Edited and finalized legal documents such as contracts, pleadings and motions.
- Organized case files by creating and maintaining document filing systems for easy retrieval of information.
- Answered incoming calls from clients and attorneys to provide assistance or route calls to appropriate personnel.
- Prepared correspondence, memos, reports and other legal documents using Microsoft Word.
- Greeted visitors to the office in a professional manner while providing support to attorneys as needed.
- Transcribed dictation from audio recordings into written form utilizing digital recording equipment.
- Photocopied all correspondence, documents and other printed materials.
Education
Teacher Certification Training - Early Childhood Education
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX06-2002
M.Ed. - Guidance & Counseling
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX05-2000
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Texas Wesleyan University
Fort Worth, TX12-1990
Skills
- Using Counseling skills to help defuse various stressful situations
- Maintain detailed documents
- Advanced word processing
- Apple MacBook Pro programs
- MS Office proficient
- Organizational Skills
- Problem-solving skills
Timeline
3rd Grade Teacher
Alvarado ISD
08.2002 - 06.2011
Legal Assistant
Court Of Appeals
1996 - 1998
Probation Officer
Community Supervision and Corrections Department
1990 - 1992
Legal Secretary
Law, Snakard & Gambill
1983 - 1990
Teacher Certification Training - Early Childhood Education
Tarleton State University
M.Ed. - Guidance & Counseling
Tarleton State University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Texas Wesleyan University