Maya Villarrubia
Chicago,IL
Summary
Organized legal professional with 1+ years of transactional paralegal experience and 5+ years managing classrooms and projects internationally. Coordinated 50+ real estate closings, drafted and reviewed 100+ contracts and legal documents, and maintained accurate records for multiple stakeholders. Experienced in cross-cultural communication and team leadership, having managed international staff and collaborated with parents, staff, and students across South Korea and the U.S. Skilled at managing multiple deadlines, streamlining workflows, and supporting attorneys to meet tight timelines efficiently.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Head English Teacher
Rise Education Korea
Seoul, South Korea
06.2024 - 03.2026
- Mentored 5+ junior teachers in instructional practices, enhancing teaching effectiveness.
- Managed Schedules, student records, and 6+ extracurricular programs, ensuring organizational efficiency.
- Conducted 50+ parent-teacher conferences to communicate student progress and performance metrics fostering strong cross-cultural communication.
- Created and implemented lesson plans for English classes at all grade levels.
Lead Teacher
Trails School of Early Learning
Chicago, Illinois
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Monitored classroom instruction through observation and feedback, collaborating with teachers to improve teaching effectiveness.
- Developed comprehensive student records and performance reports using administrative software to track progress and inform instructional strategies.
Head English Teacher
Maple Bear Academy
Seoul, South Korea
02.2022 - 09.2023
- Led professional development workshops for new teaching strategies.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum for culturally diverse classrooms, improving engagement and inclusivity.
- Utilized digital tools to streamline lesson organization and track student performance, ensuring accurate records for effective assessments.
Transactional Paralegal
Gutnicki LLP
Chicago, Illinois
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Drafted and reviewed commercial leases, purchase agreements, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
- Coordinated with clients, brokers, lenders, and local government agencies to gather documentation, facilitating timely approvals for real estate transactions.
- Coordinated with clients, brokers, lenders, and local government agencies to gather documentation and obtain necessary approvals.
- Drafted and reviewed commercial leases and purchase agreements, ensuring compliance with legal standards and accuracy of legal documents.
- Communicated with all parties involved in transactions, streamlining the closing process and ensuring accuracy in documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & Global Studies
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05-2020
Skills
- Legal Document Drafting, Formatting, and Proofreading
- Transactional Document Review (Asset Purchase Agreements)
- Commercial Real Estate Documentation
- Corporate Entity Formation (LLCs and Corporations)
- Entity Compliance and Database Management
- Record management
- Billing management
- Confidential Client & Stakeholder Communication
Timeline
Head English Teacher
Rise Education Korea
06.2024 - 03.2026
Lead Teacher
Trails School of Early Learning
11.2023 - 05.2024
Head English Teacher
Maple Bear Academy
02.2022 - 09.2023
Transactional Paralegal
Gutnicki LLP
01.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & Global Studies
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign