NOEMI C. PEREZ-SANTIAGO
Summary
Experienced education specialist and legal professional with over 15 years in the education sector, including 7 years as an Academic Director leading curriculum development, teacher training, and performance evaluations. Led educator onboarding, developed training content, interviewed and evaluated teachers, contributed to academic policy development. Adept at translating complex policies and procedures into accessible training materials and educational sessions for diverse audiences. Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, with a collaborative communication style and a strong commitment to community-centered work.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
ESL Instructor
Advanced English Academy
08.2017 - 08.2018
- ESL instruction to Post Secondary F-1 Students
- Classroom Instruction and Management
- Lesson Planning
Academic Director
Transworld Schools
02.2016 - 08.2017
- Curriculum and Content Writer, Teacher Trainer
- Education Management
- Program Organization and Scheduling
- Teacher Training and Evaluation
- Professional Development Training
- Hiring Committee and New Hire Training and Support
Staff & Curriculum Coordinator, Master Teacher, ESL Instructor to F1 International Students
California College of Communications
10.2011 - 02.2016
- Curriculum Development
- Educational Resources Coordinator
- Classroom Instruction and Management
American Language Institute - ESL tutor to F-1 SFSU students
San Francisco State University
08.2010 - 09.2011
- Learning Assistance Center - Reading, Writing Skills Tutor
- English Writing Center - Writing Tutor to undergrads
- Project SHINE - English Literacy Coach
Teacher - Secondary Education in English Language Arts
Santa Ana Unified School District
09.2002 - 08.2009
- Classroom Instruction and Management
PERM Paralegal – Business Immigration
Jewel Stewart Pratt Beckerson & Carr
12.2024 - Current
- Prep/Filing of Labor Certifications, Immigrant Petitions
- PERM - Labor Certifications (Standard and Special)
- I-140 Immigrant Petitions - EB2, EB3
Paralegal – Business Immigration
Mazel Immigration Law
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Prep/Filing of Labor Certifications, Immigrant Petitions
- PERM - Labor Certifications (Standard and Special)
- I-140 Immigrant Petitions - EB1A, EB1B, EB2, EB3
Senior Paralegal – Business Immigration
Van Der Hout LLP
08.2018 - 05.2024
- Prep/Filing of Labor Certifications, Immigrant Petitions.
- PERM - Labor Certifications (Standard and Special)
- I-140 Immigrant Petitions - EB1A, EB1B, EB2, EB3
- Requests for Evidence (research, preparation, and filing)
- Onboarding and training of new paralegals and attorneys
Legal Assistant and Paralegal
Edward M. Lai, Attorney at Law
03.2018 - 08.2018
- Legal Research
- Evidence Evaluations
- Client Interview
- Document Preparation
Education
Certificate Paralegal Studies -
California State University
ConcordMaster of Arts - English and Linguistics
San Francisco State Univ.
Bachelor of Arts - English, Writing Emphasis
University of San Francisco
Skills
- Software: Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams; Vonage Business; Zoom; BambooHR; GustoHR
- Legal Tools: INSZoom, LawLogix, Westlaw, AILALink, AILA8, myUSCIS, FLAG (DOL), Prolaw, Centerbase
- Cloud Storage: SharePoint; Egnyte; Box
- Client communication
- Case management
- Legal research
Timeline
PERM Paralegal – Business Immigration
Jewel Stewart Pratt Beckerson & Carr
12.2024 - Current
Paralegal – Business Immigration
Mazel Immigration Law
06.2024 - 11.2024
Senior Paralegal – Business Immigration
Van Der Hout LLP
08.2018 - 05.2024
Legal Assistant and Paralegal
Edward M. Lai, Attorney at Law
03.2018 - 08.2018
ESL Instructor
Advanced English Academy
08.2017 - 08.2018
Academic Director
Transworld Schools
02.2016 - 08.2017
Staff & Curriculum Coordinator, Master Teacher, ESL Instructor to F1 International Students
California College of Communications
10.2011 - 02.2016
American Language Institute - ESL tutor to F-1 SFSU students
San Francisco State University
08.2010 - 09.2011
Teacher - Secondary Education in English Language Arts
Santa Ana Unified School District
09.2002 - 08.2009
Certificate Paralegal Studies -
California State University
Master of Arts - English and Linguistics
San Francisco State Univ.
Bachelor of Arts - English, Writing Emphasis
University of San Francisco
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