Winnifred Bonjean-Alpart
Chicago,IL
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Law Clerk
Bonjean Law Group
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Oversaw office maintenance, case file organization and virtual servers.
- Professionally communicated with clients by phone, email or in-person to provide pertinent information and support.
- Maintained calendars for 3-person team by updating and entering court dates, depositions, client appointments, and other deadlines.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
- Provided general administrative support to attorneys and staff.
Teaching Professional
James Weldon Johnson Leadership Academy MS 57
11.2020 - 05.2022
- Supervised classes and provided safe, inclusive learning environments for 20+ students, both virtually and in-person.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences and maintained regular communication with families surrounding goals and academic success.
- Designed creative lessons, activities, and homework to meet curriculum standards and maximize social-emotional learning.
- Assisted and mentored students in need of additional support by holding regular one-on-one meetings after school hours.
- Drafted Individualized Education Plans for qualifying students.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Completed certifications in child-abuse reporting, school violence prevention and intervention, and the Dignity for All Students Act.
Intern
Police Reform Organizing Project
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Took lead in organizing community-based art classes for Harlem youth.
- Monitored arraignments in New York City Criminal Court to research and analyze effects of ‘broken windows' policing.
- Planned fundraising events, community panels, and dynamic public art shows.
- Prepared effective and detailed fact sheets, policy papers, and handouts with updated data for public distribution.
Education
J.D. -
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Chicago, Illinois05.2026
Bachelor of Arts - History
Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts At The New School
New York, NY05.2020
Skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Natural interpersonal skills resulting in exceptional rapport with clients
- Confident and strong-willed advocate
- Consistent study of Spanish language and growing as a conversant speaker
Timeline
Law Clerk
Bonjean Law Group
05.2022 - 06.2023
Teaching Professional
James Weldon Johnson Leadership Academy MS 57
11.2020 - 05.2022
Intern
Police Reform Organizing Project
05.2019 - 09.2019
J.D. -
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - History
Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts At The New School