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Paul Trinh

Arvada,CO

Summary

Skilled ESL Instructor versed in using effective and efficient methods of teaching while focusing on individual student needs. Experience teaching ESL at elementary and middle school grade levels for students of different cultural backgrounds. Leverages positive, affirming approaches to encourage learning and assimilation.


Dedicated legal professional offering 10+ year record of supporting clients in legal matters. Proven success in building trusting rapport with clients and offering sound legal advice in clear and universal terms. Hardworking and dedicated to client advocacy.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ESL Instructor

Apollo English
08.2021 - 03.2023
  • Delivered and developed lesson plans by using broad range of teaching techniques and strategies, including National Geographic's ESL curriculum.
  • Tailored lesson plans to accommodate differences in learning styles and speeds.
  • Provided supportive, nurturing learning environment to encourage student responsibility.
  • Taught classes, in-person and online, with advanced, beginner and intermediate levels of students.
  • Used Apollo's proprietary software to maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and growth.

Attorney

Trinh Legal, LLC
01.2017 - 08.2021
  • Represented and advised clients in contract disputes, criminal and civil matters.
  • Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation.
  • Represented juveniles and adults in delinquency, abuse, neglect, and dependency matters.
  • Served as a guardian ad litem to protect the best interest of the child, including, but not limited to, investigation, mediation, monitoring court proceedings, and monitoring the services provided to the child by social services.
  • Drafted and prepared business contracts, agreements, and settlements.
  • Conducted legal research and drafted documents including wills, personal injury settlements, contracts, deeds, and real estate contracts.
  • Managed and organized the day-to-day operations of a small law firm including, but not limited to, finances, client intake, and scheduling.

Assistant Public Defender

Ohio Public Defender
12.2013 - 01.2017
  • Represented indigent adult clients in felony and misdemeanor criminal offenses.
  • Represented indigent juveniles and adults in delinquency, abuse, neglect, and dependency matters.
  • Prepared cases for trial and independently litigated cases, examined witnesses, conducted investigations, presented legal arguments and evidence, conducted pre-trial conferences, hearings, and plea negotiations.
  • Conducted legal research and drafted litigation related court filings including pleadings, motions, memorandums, and post trial appeals.
  • Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations.

Education

J.D. - Law

Ohio Northern Claude W. Pettit College of Law
Ada, OH
05.2009

Bachelor of Arts - International Studies

DePaul University
Chicago, IL
05.2001

Skills

  • Strategy Planning
  • Adapt Teaching Methods
  • Creating a Positive Learning Environment
  • Evaluating, Researching, and Drafting Legal Documents
  • Efficient Researcher
  • Criminal Law
  • Litigator
  • Juror Selection
  • Trial Management
  • Public Speaking Skills
  • Argue Motions

Certification

TEFL Certification, June 2001

Languages

Vietnamese

Timeline

ESL Instructor

Apollo English
08.2021 - 03.2023

Attorney

Trinh Legal, LLC
01.2017 - 08.2021

Assistant Public Defender

Ohio Public Defender
12.2013 - 01.2017

J.D. - Law

Ohio Northern Claude W. Pettit College of Law

Bachelor of Arts - International Studies

DePaul University

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