Pamela Footman

• Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
• Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
• Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
• Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
• Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
• Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
• Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative approaches to teaching.
• Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
• Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
• Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students, parents and school administrators.
• Assigned, explained and graded homework.
• Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to accommodate varied student learning styles.
• Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.
• Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers and pencils to students.
• Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
• Operated computers or audio-visual aids to supplement presentations.
• Prepared objectives and outlines for courses of study by following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
• Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
• Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
• Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
• Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
• Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
• Counseled students with adjustment or academic problems.
• Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behavior.
• Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
• Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
• Long term STEM instructor for 9-12 grade

• Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
• Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
• Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
• Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
• Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
• Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
• Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client.
• Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
• Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
• Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
• Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
• Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
• Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
• Examined and generated memos on statutory law, case law and federal and state regulations using online research databases, such as Westlaw and print sources.
• Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
• Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
• Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
• Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
• Analyzed deeds of trust to verify grantor, grantee, trustee and loan amounts for executive leadership.
• Conducted background investigations on defendant.
• Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
• Contacted witnesses to testify under oath at court hearings.

• Coordinated board and committee meetings, schedules, information preparation and distribution.
• Transferred and directed phone calls, guests, and mail to correct staff members.
• Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation.
• Delivered top-notch administrative support to office staff, promoting excellence in office operations.
• Offered technical support and troubleshot issues to enhance office productivity.
• Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
• Kept front office clean and well-organized to keep areas presentable for guests and maximize professional appeal.
• Drafted agendas, recorded minutes and generated documents to facilitate meetings.

• Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
• Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
• Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
• Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
• Addressed the legal need of non english speaking client.
• Personal injure, traffic, criminal and family law matters
• Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
• Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
• Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
• Analyzed evidence gathering and presentation, client counseling and jury selection methods processes for civil litigation.
• Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
• Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
• Monitored changes in laws, regulations and other legal matters to keep firm compliant with requirements.
• Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client.
• Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
• Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
• Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
• Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
• Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
• Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
• Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.

• Reviewed and used data to make recommendations to improve campaign performance, media touchpoints and journey.
• Demonstrated outstanding collaboration across organization and managed many tasks.
• Drove data-influenced decisions for campaigns and businesses.
• Safeguarded campaign set up for successful measurement by developing learning plans and allowing for measurability.
• Utilized e-mail, social media, radio and TV to highlight products and services.
• Worked closely with clients to design effective promotions to meet customer needs and exceed sales goals.
• Developed advertising tactics and implemented new solutions for increased brand awareness.
• Wrote engaging and creative press releases for each promotion.
• Updated team protocols to streamline marketing procedures and optimize promotion releases.
• Developed campaigns, led design and tracked results.
• Attended customer meetings, trade shows and conferences as company representative.
• Collected performance data on each promotion to better plan future events.
• Used environmentally-conscious marketing strategies for traditional products.
• Campaigning in all 100 counties for the State of North Carolina

• Administered exams and assignments to monitor student understanding and progress, implementing systems to fix blocks in comprehension or learning.
• Wrote reading lists to optimize student experience and enhance understandings of continuing education .
• Worked one-on-one with struggling students to optimize classrooms for adult students.
• Taught employability skills to over 60 annual students.
• Designed reentering the work force curricula about seeking employment to increase student interest, resulting in 95 % increase in class enrollment.
• Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
• Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions, and projects into lessons.

• Member of Gamma Beta Phi-Honor Society
• Received Awarded a Durham Technical Community College Academic Scholarship
• Graduated Summa Cum Laude Highest honors
• Summer Internship NC State Government – NC Supreme Court Clerk’s Office

Graduated: Summa Cum Laude -Highest honors

Graduated: Magna cum Laude -Great honor –

• Received Awarded a Meredith College Academic Scholarship twice.
• Member of W.I.N.G.S. Board Social Chair – Meredith College