YADIRA C. DURAN
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EDUCATION
Florida Coastal School of Law, Jacksonville, Florida
Candidate for Juris Doctor, December 2014
Activities: Member, Hispanic American Law Student Association
Volunteer, Hispanic National Bar Association
Spanish Interpreter, Volunteer Interpreter Program
Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York
Bachelor in Psychology, Minor in Chinese Studies, May 2011
Activities: Hearing Panel Associate, Committee on Student Standards;
Mentor, Dimensions; Member, Dream Project; Parliamentarian, Pre-Law Society;
Studied abroad at Tsinghua University Beijing, China
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Public Defender Office, 4th Judicial Circuit Jacksonville, Florida
Legal Intern May 2013 – December 2014
• Research and draft briefs and memoranda for cases involving criminal felonies in Florida.
• Visit and speak with clients to discuss questions about the status of their case.
• Assist in preparation of motion hearings.
Naturalization and Citizenship Clinic Jacksonville, Florida
Coordinator January 2014 – May 2014
• Obtained necessary skills to properly screen and advice potential applicants for the United States
citizenship application process.
• Developed strategies to ensure smooth citizenship application process and to detect potential legal
conflicts.
• Coordinated with local groups and organizations to promote and obtain support for Citizenship Day.
Ray Middle School Baldwinsville, New York
Intern September 2010 - May
2011
• Assisted school psychologist in planning routines for students struggling with learning disorders.
• Maintained progress notes for all students to ensure proper documentation of session content.
Aldo Paramus New Jersey; Wayne, New Jersey; Manhattan, New York
Sales Associate May 2008 – December 2011
•Assisted in achieving sales by assisting customers in the selection and purchase of handbags and shoes.
•Demonstrated products, emphasizing features and benefits.
• Assisted with management of retail inventory for store by monitoring store inventory.
Bird Library Syracuse, New York
Student Assistant September 2007- May 2011
• Assisted Syracuse University students and staff with locating different references in Bird Library.
• Acquired working knowledge of numerous online databases and library organization systems.
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
• Fluent in Spanish
• Proficient in LexisNexis and Westlaw Legal Research; Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Interests include traveling, painting, trying new foods, and spending time with my dog Tyler.