Care Worker Paralegal

ZAMYA DARTHARD

Email me: ***************@*****.***

Call me: (405) 837 - 4561

Address: *** ****** ***** **, ******** City, OK 73117 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Genesis Project - Direct Care Worker; Jones, Oklahoma May 2022 – July 2022

● Provided therapeutic services for boys ages six through twelve placed in the Department of Human Services custody who demonstrate aggressive and impulsive behavior.

Implemented trauma-informed treatment that recognizes traumatic experiences as it has impacted the child's mental health and aims to address the individual's needs.

Certified in Management of Aggressive Behavior to de-escalate and manage irrational behavior. Learned the boys' triggers and comforts that were useful in understanding what provokes hostility while using a tool or method to control behavior.

Assisted these young men in their daily living skills that they were not previously taught. I trained an eight year old and ten year old boy to use the restroom instead of disposable underwear. I encouraged proper hygiene and introduced self care using positive reinforcement.

The Coleman Law Firm – Intern; Downtown Oklahoma City, Oklahoma May 2022 – July 2022

● Assisted the paralegal at the awarded Top-Rated Law Firm in Oklahoma that focuses on minor and complex criminal matters.

Accompanied the paralegal in assessing the clients needs while absorbing her knowledge and efficiency. Completed the technological task of imputing all cases from the file cabinet to the online portal. Read through criminal cases and statutes searching for a punishment fitting to the crime. Studied the laws of a traffic court, juvenile cases, probates, homicides, drug related offenses, and expungements. Square One Project – Panelist; Tulsa, Greenwood District, OK February 2023

● Participated in an educated panel discussion centered around reimagining the criminal justice system.

Discussed the racial history of Oklahoma’s criminal legal system and how it has led to incarceration on an unprecedented scale. The conversation transitioned to the future of justice in Oklahoma and brainstormed a narrative change that would promote healing, reconciliation, and policies fundamental for a paradigm shift in the criminal justice system.

EDUCATION

Langston University, School of Arts & Sciences Bachelor of Arts Sociology Bachelor of Science Corrections

Langston, OK Associates in Science Criminal Justice Concentration: Spanish GPA: 3.89 / 4.0

● Edwin P. McCabe Honors Program 2019 - 2023 Regent Scholar required to maintain a high level of scholarship, 3.0 GPA, and complete 60 hours of community service annually. COLLEGE ACTIVITIES

Langston Cheerleader 2019 - 2023

● Public Relations and Leadership Captain 2022 - 2023 Transformed cheer from an organization to a sport, placed second in the Battle of the Big Easy cheer competition, and served underprivileged communities to empower the youth. National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice 2020-2023

● President 2021-2022 Hosted the Amend the Fight for America film showing, Know your Rights seminar featuring the Langston University Police Department, and Building Better Futures: A discussion on the effects of criminal conviction. Networked at the national conference in Concord, North Carolina. Created the official t-shirt design. Toured Mabel Bassett Correctional Center, Oklahoma City Police Department and Municipal Court.

● Miss NABCJ 2022-2023 Represented the organization at all events on campus and assisted the president in the legalities of hosting events. Women of Purpose 2020 - 2023

Student Government Association Senate 2022 - 2023

● Civic Voice Co-Chair; Bridged the gap between the student body and administration by providing town hall meetings to address concerns, met with maintenance to promote Lions Don’t Litter Campaign.

HONORS

Dean’s Honor Roll 2019 - 2020

President’s Honor roll 2020 - 2023

National Society of Leadership and Success 2021 - 2023 Pi Gamma Mu - International Honor Society in Social Sciences 2022 - 2023 VOLUNTEER

President’s Aid - Commencement

Wings of Hope - Family Crisis Services

Sneakers, Secrets, and Pearls - Empowering young women on etiquette and self respect. Oklahoma Children’s Cancer Association - Forever after Party SKILLS

Written and Oral Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving, Creative

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