Paralegal Certification

Shauna Lynne Wilkinson

**********@*****.***; 774-***-****

MTA/MTRS Educator Licensure #386759

Member of NFPA ID #77867165

Member of MPA ID #77137628

EDUCATION:

Membership in National Federation of Paralegal Association (ID #77867165) October 2024 Membership in Massachusetts Paralegal Association (ID #77137628) October 2024 Boston University Paralegal Certification Program October 2024 M.Ed. - Special Education and Administration May 2004 Fitchburg State University

Summa Cum Laude

B.S. Interdisciplinary Studies and Psychology May 2002 Fitchburg State University/Boston University

Summa Cum Laude

Major in Psychology

Concentrations in Special Education, English and Sociology Massachusetts Test for Educator Licensure February 2002 Massachusetts Test for Moderate Special Needs July 2002 EMPLOYMENT:

Paralegal Certification June 2024 - October 2024

Boston University

Specialities covered include Legal Research (Membership with Westlaw), Legal Writing, Legal Technologies, Probate and Family Law, Real Estate Law, Business Law, and Litigation. Shauna Lynne Wilkinson

**********@*****.***; 774-***-****

MTA/MTRS Educator Licensure #386759

Member of NFPA ID #77867165

Member of MPA ID #77137628

The Equal Justice Factor Law Firm February 2019 - Present Working part-time with an individual attorney. Provide assistance with billing, file organization, note-taking. Conduct client intakes and communication. Work with clients on court preparation and research legal precedence/material based upon their individual needs. Provide educational and medical advocacy. Work with insurance on behalf of client needs. Assist with the preparation of various legal documents and/or any other task assigned by the attorney. Program Development, Coordinator, and Department Head September 2010 - 2015 Acton Boxborough School District

Obtained specialization and developed a specialized program for high-functioning children on the spectrum. Developed and implemented social skills training and ensured the program addressed all necessary needs of the population of students. Managed a team of paraprofessionals, assigned tasks, and conducted performance reviews. As the department head, attended professional meetings and advocated for the needs of the department. Worked as a member of the CST (Child Study Team). Participated in leadership training and retreats. Special Educator, Acton-Boxborough School District September 2002 - 2015 Wrote and implemented IEPs. Produced quarterly progress reports. Conducted specialized, small group mathematics and English classes for students with moderate to severe disabilities, Organized and implemented curriculum, goals and objectives based upon the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. Developed behavior management plans for individual students. Shauna Lynne Wilkinson

**********@*****.***; 774-***-****

MTA/MTRS Educator Licensure #386759

Member of NFPA ID #77867165

Member of MPA ID #77137628

Crisis Intervention Team, Acton-Boxborough School District September 2001 - 2015 Attended extensive workshops on behavior management.Trained and certified in proper holds,de-escalation, and coordinated response protocols. Certified in infant, child and adult CPR. Trained all staff on information and learned techniques on a yearly basis. Long-Term Substitute - Special Educator September 2001 - August 2002 Acton-Boxborough School District

Supervised and worked as an advocate within specialized programs. Wrote and implemented EPs. Produced quarterly progress reports. Conducted specialized, small group mathematics and English classes for students with significant learning disabilities. Organized and implemented curriculum, goals and objectives based upon the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. Conducted evaluations and ran IEP meetings and re-evaluations. Direct Care Supervisor, Dr. Franklin Perkins School May 1999 - August 2001 Organized behavioral data. Supervised groups of children in a residential psychiatric setting. Worked closely with DCF and advocated for two special needs residents. Managed a full, professional staff.

PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES:

Assessment Practices

Special Education Laws and Regulations

WIAT Training

How to Handle the Hard to Handle Parent

Differentiated Instructional Practices

NVLD Workshop

Woodcock Johnson Ill Training

Project Read Workshop

Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and Accommodations Crisis Intervention Training

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