Paula Christensen
Salt Lake School District
Salt Lake City
27
years of professional experience
Dedicated professional with strong reading comprehension and attention to detail. Experienced in fostering a love for reading among at-risk students through effective communication and collaborative teamwork. Minored in math in college and am a cheerleader for students learning and feeling competent in math skills. I am a strong advocate of assisting students to feel confident and loved in order to be successful adults.
Work History
Reading Program Volunteer
1 Year 9 Months- Delivered one-on-one reading assistance to students, enhancing literacy skills and fostering a love for reading.
- Collaborated with educators to identify at-risk students and implement targeted intervention strategies.
- Interacted with at-risk students to help them improve self-esteem and thrive in the education environment.
Paralegal
21 Years 5 Months- Sorted and categorized files systematically
- Communicated with clients
- Drafted court pleadings and correspondence
- Organized and reviewed documents
- Worked with team to organize caseload
- Developed training material for staff on recent legal changes
- Received Paralegal of the Year award in 2013 for the State of Utah
Secretary
2 Years 4 Months- Managed scheduling and coordination of meetings for attorneys and clients.
- Maintained accurate filing system for legal documents and correspondence.
- Assisted in preparation of legal documents, ensuring compliance with established protocols.
- Calendared court deadlines and meetings for attorney.
Education
High School Diploma
Associate of Arts - Humanities
Skills
Phonics instruction
Fluency development
Reading comprehension
Literacy assessment
Collaborative teamwork
Patience and empathy
Child advocacy
Timeline
Reading Program Volunteer
Salt Lake School District
08.2024 - 05.2026Read More
Paralegal
Christensen & Jensen
01.2002 - 06.2023Read More
Secretary
Christensen & Jensen, P.C.
09.1999 - 01.2002Read More
Stevensville High School
High School Diploma
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Ricks College/BYU-Idaho
Associate of Arts from Humanities
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