Experience

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  Nova group japan

  May 2003 - Aug 2015

  English instructor

  For this opportunity, I taught spoken and written English to students of all ages, frompreschool to senior citizens. I translated teaching materials, speeches, and reports asrequested.►To meet the diverse learning needs of juvenile and adult learners, I developed original,relevant lessons.

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  Lucas county schools

  Aug 2015 - Mar 2020

  Substitute teacher

  I created and taught active lessons for grades K–12. Following the approved lesson plans, Isupported my students and proactively addressed unacceptable classroom behavior.Frequently substituting on short notice and without lesson plans, I partnered with colleaguesto create lesson plans and individual lessons. I solicited guidance on delivery styles and theenvironments of specific classes.►I earned a reputation for professionalism and proactive consultation when planning lessonsand activities as a substitute. Whenever possible, I liaised with outgoing teachers before theirabsences to document scheduled lessons and expected accomplishments for the applicableperiod of days or weeks. I maintained lesson continuity and distributed work as scheduled. Show less

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  Renhill companies

  May 2017 - Sept 2018

  Job coach assistant

  For these summer positions, I trained, coached, and mentored clients to develop positivehabits needed to secure and maintain employment.I documented employee performance in detail and provided career counseling and advice tonew hires.►To transform a client and employment situation, I employed my creative problem-solvingskills. The client started as indoor staff but expressed dissatisfaction with the position. Ipartnered with the employer to move the client outdoors where their talents and abilitieswould shine. The client thrived and turned a short-term role into permanent employment. Show less

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  The university of toledo

  Jun 2017 - Nov 2017

  Legal assistant

  I applied my keen attention to detail when verifying documents authorizing internationalfaculty and students for US work and study. I prepared, examined, and proofread governmentdocumentation.►Researching US and international immigration laws, I answered visa and entry permitquestions.►I supported students and faculty throughout the process of requesting US Resident Aliencards and work visas.

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  The university of toledo

  Jan 2018 - May 2018

  Legal assistant

  In this role, I liaised with clients needing advice and counsel on business and personal taxsituations.►Advocating for a business client possessing bankruptcy-driven Internal Revenue Service(IRS) debt, I negotiated an acceptable payment as a percentage of the total amount owed. Thepayment freed the client to travel abroad and generate business-critical revenue.

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  U.s. small business administration

  Dec 2021 - May 2022

  On the Accounts Additional Review Required team, we operated in a triage format to identifyand correct application errors such as misspellings, transposed numbers, and other fatalflaws. My role included contacting clients by phone or mail to request corrections. I uploadedthe customer-emailed documents into our bespoke system and forwarded them for newdocument production.I first served in the Document Generation section for ~one month, manually reviewingapplications for special loans based on the pandemic. After reviewing requests to determineeligibility, I entered the applicant data onto the correct loan-specific form in a bespokeapplication, produced completed forms, and forwarded them to my superior for review. Thesupervisor evaluated all generated forms, occasionally changing the percentage rate,collateral requirement, or other value.► I applied my meticulous attention to detail to clear cases quickly and effectively while onthe Accounts Additional Review Required team, owning the customer file from issueidentification to resolution. The majority of my clients received their funds in less than oneweek after error correction and refile. Show less

  • Paralegal

    Dec 2021 - May 2022

  • Paralegal

    Dec 2021 - May 2022
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  Human rights campaign

  Sept 2022 - Nov 2022

  Field organizer

  Conducted voter outreach to mobilize equality voters during mid-term elections. Campaigned for multiple candidates committed to safety and equality for all and seeking election to Ohio House of Representatives. Traveled across Ohio to canvass, make phone calls, attend meetings, and contribute to campaign events. Liaised with campaign leaders to identify canvass areas and plan safe, efficient routes. Employed wireless phone app to compile data and plan safe routes to maximize contact and remind voters of upcoming elections. Persuaded various undecided voters to go to polls and vote. Show less

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  Port clinton high school

  Nov 2022 - now

  Substitute teacher