Karen Schaefer

Experience

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  CENTURY 21®

  Jan 1983 - Jan 1989

  Realtor Associate

  Listing and sales agent in residential real estate brokerage firmEarned/held both Sales and Broker licenses

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  Krawiecki & Dorval

  Aug 1993 - Jun 1998

  Legal Secretary / Paralegal

  Handled various matters in general practice law firmwith a specialization in real estate transactions and related matters

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  Kantor, Mickelson & Meyers

  Jun 1998 - Jan 2000

  Paralegal

  Prepared real estate conveyance and loan documentation

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  Ruggiero Ziogas & Allaire

  Jan 2000 - May 2004

  Paralegal

  Managed real estate section of busy law firmHandled all aspects of real estate transactions

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  Carlsmith Ball, LLP

  Jun 2004 - Jun 2005

  Legal Secretary

  Provided support for partner attorney in litigation sectionProvided support for associate attorney in business section

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  Watanabe Ing & Komeiji, LLP

  Jun 2005 - Jan 2008

  Paralegal

  Prepared loan documentationReviewed trust documents and drafted opinion lettersPrepared conveyance documentation

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  St. John Lutheran Church

  May 2008 - Jan 2009

  Office Assistant

  Prepared weekly church bulletinDesigned, edited, and produced monthly church newsletterCoordinated pastor and ministry calendars and schedulesReceived, processed, and distributed mail, deliveries, and donations

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  Fidelity Properties

  Jul 2008 - now

  Broker's Assistant / Consultant

  Designed, developed, and continue to build and maintain websiteDesign and produc marketing brochuresDevelop and produce advertising materialsDraft and produc documents, letters, templates, and contracts

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  Freeman Guards, Inc

  Oct 2008 - Mar 2009

  Security Guard

  Secured and maintained building and perimeterPrepared hourly and nightly reports of observations, activities, and eventsResponded to emergency situations

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  Good Shepherd Preschool

  Sept 2009 - Feb 2011

  Afterschool Program Teacher (Kindergarten)

  Developed and implemented Bible-based lesson plansReviewed daily lessons and assisted students with homeworkSupervised and interacted with students during both structured and unstructured play time

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  Powers & Associates, Inc

  Nov 2010 - Oct 2011

  Executive Associate

  Notary PublicHeavy client contactHeavy phone workHeavy case load managementFiling, writing checks, intake of records, etc.Drafting of correspondence and legal documents, such as notices and subpoenasInvoicing with QuickbooksCreative design of marketing brochure and toolsGraphic design of letterhead and office materialsFast-paced office, very busy position

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  State of Hawai'i Department of Education

  Jan 2012 - now

  As a Special Education Science Teacher, I teach 7th graders Life Science and I teach 8th graders Physical Science. Everyday is full of many challenges! I love Middle School and I love my students! Thanks be to God, He has equipped me with oodles of patience, energy, passion, spontaneity, and creativity!My mission statement: "To care for and teach my students with humanity and sensitivity as developing human beings worthy of being taught with genuine respect, enlightened discipline, and imaginative flair."I am a long-(really long!)-term substitute teacher. I have taken on an assignment in a very challenging situation: teaching science to Special Education students, many of whom are immigrants or children of immigrants (English Language Learners) in low-income area in a Priority school. In just one quarter, five.....five!.....teachers came, tried it for a week or two, and QUIT on these students before I was asked to take on this challenge. I haven't quit on them! I love them! I have built a safe and structured learning community which allows for individuality, flexibility, and spontaneity......fun and learning!.....and my students are doing great!Just one rule in my classroom: Have fun and learn while contributing positively to our learning community. (Is what you are doing contributing positively to our learning community? You decide. If it is not, please stop and conduct yourself in a way that is!) Simple and beautiful...beautifully simple!! Show less

  • Special Education Teacher

    Aug 2014 - now

  • Substitute Teacher

    Jan 2012 - now
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  University of Hawaii at Manoa

  Jun 2016 - now

  Student in Post Bachelor Special Education Certification and Licensure Program

  Though I am already a working SPED teacher, I am also working to achieve my SPED Certification and License at the University of Hawai'i. Teaching (which includes creating lesson plans) and going to school is a challenging balance; thanks be to God for passion, energy, and strength! There are also significant financial challenges; as such, I have started a Go Fund Me campaign. If you would like to help ($10 or $20 helps!!!), please visit GoFundMe.com/sheprays and I will be humbly and eternally grateful! Show less