Beth Fountain
St Petersburg, FL 33701
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Qualification Highlights
• Proven facility in communication and interaction with culturally diverse individuals and groups
(including students with learning disabilities), easily develops interpersonal relationships and
finds personal and professional satisfaction when students demonstrate new knowledge or skills
• Excellent skills in planning, critical thinking, organization, problem solving and research
• Quickly learns new concepts and information; recognizes and develops alternative methodologies
and practices; excels in motivating students
• Advanced knowledge of and experience with technology and online environments
Education
Juris Doctor (law degree)
West Virginia University College of Law
• Top Ten, Order of the Coif
• Senior editor, law review
• Award for leadership
Bachelor of Arts
University of Alabama in Birmingham
• Double major English, Psychology. Double minor Spanish, Philosophy
• Graduated with Honors
Certificate in Health Care Informatics
St Petersburg College
Certified Civil Mediator
Florida Supreme Court
Additional Training
• Adult Literacy Tutoring (Laubach/ProLiteracy)
• Teaching English as a Second Language
• Computer repair, upgrades and software instruction
Career Highlights
Freelance Tutor
• English as a Second Language, all levels (recent immigrants to international business)
• Undergraduate classes: writing, basic computer skills, business administration and information
systems.
• Law: research and writing, online research, business law
1 Tutoring
Nonprofit and Political Consultant
• Board and staff trainings
• Grant and proposal research, writing, submission and follow through
• Developing policies and procedures
• Community organizing, including coalition building, advocacy, event management
• Online research regarding issues and constituencies
Legal
• Researching case law, briefing judges and initial drafts of opinions
• Represented numerous organizations in corporate and tax matters, including defending IRS audits
• Regulatory compliance
Social Services
• Executive Director at three nonprofits
• Personnel and Facility administration and management
• Orientation, training (individual and small group) and community education and advocacy
2 Tutoring