Professional Documents
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EDUCATION
HUNTER COLLEGE OF THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, New York, NY
M.S.Ed., Early Childhood and Special Education, degree expected July 2015
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, New York, NY
J.D. received May 2010
Honors:
Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar
Activities: Columbia Journal of European Law (Articles Editor), Columbia Society of International
Law, Davis Polk Asylum Workshop, Jailhouse Lawyers Manual
UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO, San Francisco, CA
B.A. Politics, Public Service Certificate, summa cum laude, received December 2006
Honors:
University Scholar; Honors Program in the Humanities; Deans Honor Roll
Activities: Tutor (Spanish, Statistics, and Biology); Pi Sigma Alpha/USF Politics Society
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
CODY GIFFORD HOUSE, New York, NY
Student Teacher, February-March 2015
Student taught in an early intervention center, working with two year olds.
Created developmentally appropriate and New York State Pre-Kindergarten Foundation for the
Common Core-aligned whole-group lessons for Circle Time, centers, and snack.
Facilitated learning through play-based activities, modeling, and positive praise.
Developed and taught a one-on-one learning segment to target students IFSP goals including
cognitive, communication, and fine motor skills.
THE GRAHAM SCHOOL AT ECHO PARK, New York, NY
Student Teacher, January 2015
Student taught in an inclusive preschool classroom, serving children ages three to five.
Taught one-on-one and small group lessons to target IEP goals and specific needs of learners.
Facilitated play and learning in various centers, Circle Time, and movement activities through
scaffolding, extending play, and modeling.
Provided classroom management support, including transitions and use of the break space.
Collaborated with the classroom teachers to create weekly lesson plans for the thematic unit, and
develop targeted interventions and modifications for students IEP goals.
P.S. 112 JOSE CELSO BARBOSA, New York, NY
Student Teacher, September-November 2014
Student taught in a Kindergarten inclusion classroom as part of the ASD Nest program, which
focuses on children with autism.
Led Common Core-aligned literacy, Writers Workshop, and math lessons.
Facilitated small group work, including differentiated instruction, scaffolding, and modeling.
GIRLS ON THE RUN, San Francisco, CA
Intern and Coach, August-December 2006
Mentored and coached 16 elementary-school aged girls in an after-school running program aimed
at building self-esteem.
Assisted the Program Director by liaising with the schools, parents, and coaches.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
BERNSTEIN LITOWITZ BERGER & GROSSMAN LLP, New York, NY
September 2014-January 2015
Contract Attorney,
Analyzed depositions and other case materials to draft extensive deal-specific memoranda for a
commercial litigation case.
Recruited summer associates through on-campus events and interviews. Served as host for
callbacks.
THOMSON REUTERS, New York, NY
Legal Associate, September 2010-July 2011
Assisted the General Counsel of Thomson Reuters, Tax and Accounting Division, in general
corporate matters and M&A transactions.
Researched, wrote, and assisted in delivering training presentations for key executives on
insider trading and data privacy laws.
Conducted an extensive review of best practices in form contracts across the companys divisions
for presentation to the Legal Department Committee.
Served as a representative of the DNC and Sierra Club, for fundraising and pubic education
campaigns.
Trained and managed new and continuing employees and processed paperwork for all
contributions.
INTERESTS: New York Cares volunteer an SAT tutoring program and for special education
programs, running half-marathons, and baking.