Tina Lonardi
Lowell,IN
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Assistant
Tri-Creek School
Lowell, IN
08.2017 - 05.2021
- Worked with Kindergarten through Fifth Grade Students with class sizes of 25 or more.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
- Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
- Administered and graded homework assignments and tests.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Utilized answer sheets and electronic marking devices to grade homework and tests, accurately computing and recording results.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Organized and guided skills practice, research and memorization tasks for students.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
Legal Assistant
Dykema Gossett Law Firm
Chicago, IL
09.1997 - 04.2009
- Worked for multiple Partners and Associates. Communicated daily with 10-15 personnel whether it be clients, attorneys, co-workers, billing, or scheduling important tasks at hand.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions and other important dates.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Scheduled appointments, court appearances and depositions for busy law firm.
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality and extreme discretion.
- Developed positive working relationship with courts, clients, law enforcement members and attorneys.
- Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements and managed firm administrative matters.
- Completed document revisions, court document filings, travel arrangements and client billing.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread legislation drafts for proper grammar, spelling, punctuation and formatting.
- Prepared for trials, conducting legal research and drafting pleadings.
- Organized key evidence exhibits to prepare for trials.
- Supported partners and associates in areas of appellate and complex commercial litigation.
Education
Associate of Science - Administrative Assistance And Secretarial Science
Sawyer Business College
Merrillville, IN05.1996
High School Diploma -
Lowell Senior High School
Lowell, IN06.1994
Skills
- School Policy and Rules Enforcement
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
- Positive Attitude and Energetic
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Flexible Work Schedule
Timeline
Instructional Assistant
Tri-Creek School
08.2017 - 05.2021
Legal Assistant
Dykema Gossett Law Firm
09.1997 - 04.2009
Associate of Science - Administrative Assistance And Secretarial Science
Sawyer Business College
High School Diploma -
Lowell Senior High School