Sarah Punzo
Clay,NY
Summary
Resourceful and able to handle diverse job requirements. Consistently looks for ways to improve operations and personal contributions to increase success in any position. Resolves problems tactfully. Heart centered, honest, integrous, genuine, and self-motivated.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary
Law Office Of Michael J. Vavonese
05.2022 - Current
- Assist attorney with correspondence with clients, managing schedule, editing documents/briefs, filing and e-filing papers with Court, tending to deadlines, administrative tasks such as scanning, photocopying, and dictation
- Manage and maintain client files in organized and cohesive manner
- Create, index and maintain client binders
- Legal work for this position includes but is not limited to criminal defense, real estate, wills, and personal injury litigation
- Prepare legal correspondence and write professional letters for attorney
- Organize files for court proceedings
Self Employed
Luna Devi Yoga, LLC
Syracuse, New York
01.2018 - 02.2020
- Provided sound healing
- Established meditation and yoga practice for up to 20 students
- Facilitated musical trainings
- Lead Cacao Ceremonies
Elementary School Teacher
North Syracuse Central School District
North Syracuse, NY
09.2012 - 06.2019
- Throughout tenure, taught NYS curriculum in 3rd grade for five years and 1st grade for one year in District
- Managed classroom on average of 21 students, mixed with general education and special education needs
- Diversified learning to meet needs of students
- Assessed individual student progress, as well as tiering instruction commensurate with assessment
- Collaborated with team of teachers, administration, parents, and co-teachers/assistants
- Involved with District wide committees and focus groups in areas of Reading Curriculum Development, and Math Instruction.
Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary
Menter Rudin & Trivelpiece, P.C.
Syracuse, NY
09.2008 - 06.2012
- Assisted attorneys with correspondence with clients, managing schedules, editing documents/briefs, filing and e-filing papers with Courts, tending to deadlines, administrative tasks such as scanning, photocopying, dictation, and coordination with paralegals
- Managed and maintained client files in organized and cohesive manner
- Assigned to three attorneys "regularly", and also acted as floating assistant, covering for other assistants while out of office
- Primarily have worked in litigation and corporate law, but also worked seamlessly in bankruptcy, real estate, contract law, environmental law, and employment law
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Le Moyne College
06.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy and Music
Union College
06.2001
NYS Regents Diploma -
Elmira Free Academy
06.1997
Skills
- Communication skills
- Special and General Education
- Tutoring
- Public Speaking
- Mentoring
- Legal case management
- Editing
- Organizational skills
- Reliability
- Personal Interactions
- Team Player
Timeline
Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary
Law Office Of Michael J. Vavonese
05.2022 - Current
Self Employed
Luna Devi Yoga, LLC
01.2018 - 02.2020
Elementary School Teacher
North Syracuse Central School District
09.2012 - 06.2019
Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary
Menter Rudin & Trivelpiece, P.C.
09.2008 - 06.2012
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Le Moyne College
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy and Music
Union College
NYS Regents Diploma -
Elmira Free Academy
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