Angela M Allen

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Springfield, Missouri 65807

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Education

Master of Legal Studies/Certificate in Conflict Dispute Resolution

Washington University in St Louis - December 2021, 3.72 GPA

Two-year program offering abbreviated law degree classes to students worldwide working in related legal fields. The MLS program is top in the nation and is within a 16th nationally-ranked law school. Learned to mediate disputes on an equal level, allowing for discussion to reach larger solutions together rather than to compete against one another.

Bachelor Journalism-Photojournalism/Arts Bachelor English

University of Missouri-Columbia - May 1991

Dual degree student, Journalism and English. Reported for The Missourian newspaper staff two semesters, one as a photographer and as a weekend reporter for the City of Fulton. Marched in Marching Mizzou. Work studied for the Department of Bands and Investigative Reports & Editors.

Experience

Isabel's House, Crisis Nursery of the Ozarks, Child Advocate; August 15, 2022 to current

Forty hours of training are required annually, including medical certification, First Aid and CPR, Mandt training, trauma-informed care, HIPPA, as well as organizational understanding. A chauffer's license is required to transport children in Isabel's House vehicles. I have worked the swing shift which starts with school pick or nap ending, includes snacks, play, art and activities, bath/shower, and bedtime, often with reading and comforting.

Home Health Aide, Advantage Home Health; May 2022 to current

A friend who I also helped with a U.S. Representative campaign for MO District 7 in 2020, needed assistance for progressively disabling conditions. The assistance includes helping her to walk. Preparing meals, cups of tea, home cleaning, taking care of her two cats, shopping for groceries, mail, and being good company. Because she is a friend I have also created a spreadsheet of her historian's library, typed documents, and potted plants on her balcony. I currently only provide respite care 12 hours per week.

The Morrissey Law Firm, Paralegal; May thru November 2021

Worked as a paralegal in a personal injury & trial law firm office. Learned software for organizing client information, processed intakes, created documents and provided trial support. Brushed off my Microsoft Office skills.

Columbia & Springfield Public Schools, Preschool & Substitute Teacher; April 2005 thru November 2015

Worked as an infant teacher for a Mother's Day Out program. Substitute taught for teachers and paraprofessionals in many schools in both city's public school systems. I was often requested in special needs rooms.

Career gap for raising two exceptional daughters. Active with the PTA and school volunteering.

MU Dept of PAVTE, Instructional Materials Laboratory, Editor; February 1996 to January 1998

Organized the production of vocational curriculum (Certified Nurse Assistant, Activities Director in a Long-term Care Facility, and Animal Care Assistant) by using the DACUM process to generate material to edit and prepare for publication.

Missouri State Medical Association, Managing Editor; November 1992 thru February 1996

Published Missouri Medicine, the state medical journal of the 6,000+ member association of physicians. Managed all details of creating every page of the monthly journal including the annual directory and financial statements. Served the physicians' spouses organization with newsletters and meeting needs.

Community Volunteering

Ozarks Literacy Council Tutor

Springfield MO Moms Demand Action Group, CGVP Lead & Social Media Lead

CPO Gun Safety and Violence Collaborative

Chief's Citizens Advisory Group

Campaign aide to Teresa Montseny for US Congressional 7th District Representative

Leadership Training, Deep Canvasing, and ballot initiatives for Jobs with Justice

PTA Volunteer of the Year Award Columbia Public Schools 2009