MICHELLE SCHOENHARDT

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Mesa, AZ ***05

480-***-****

Dedicated, resourceful and goal-driven professional with experience in business, education, and social services. Proven leadership abilities including effective communication, motivation, problem solving and conflict resolution.

Work Experience

Legal Extern

Arizona Court of Appeals, Division 1 January 2007 to May 2007

•Worked as a law clerk for the Chief Judge.

•Responsible for legal research on Appeals Court cases.

•Decided which cases met the legal requirements for appeals approval.

•Wrote and edited case decisions based upon my conclusions of legal research.

•Required to describe and explain to the Chief Judge my reasoning for the legal determinations made.

Legal Extern

Community Legal Services August 2006 to December 2006

•Legal services for Family Law Cases effecting low-income families in need of bro bono or limited fee services.

•Completed legal research to assist attorneys in the resolution of Family Law cases on behalf of clients.

•Responsible for completing required legal forms and writing legal case reviews.

•Attended court hearings with attorneys to gain knowledge of Family Law process.

•Mediated disputes between clients and opposing parties.

School Social Worker

Chandler Elementary School, Social Work PRN August 2003 to May 2004

•Assisted in a social services program that was the recipient of government grant to assist ESL students and LD students in achieving success academically.

•Provided 1-on-1 therapy to 3rd and 4th grade ESL & LD students struggling socially & academically in a traditional school environment.

•Worked with the families of these students to help them understand what part they played in helping their children to achieve their academic goals.

•Mediated family disputes having a negative impact on these students emotional and physical well-being.

•Provided referrals and other resources to the students and their families to assist them with any necessary assistance.

Teacher for Mothers of Preschoolers (M.O.P.S.) Program

Superstition Springs Church June 2002 to August 2002

•Taught preschool-age children the provided curriculum.

Receptionist

AmBath/ReBath Corporation July 2000 to December 2000

•Handled multi-line telephone system.

•Assisted sales staff with various administrative tasks.

•Created and distributed monthly newsletter.

•Formatted and typed written communications for upper management.

Education

Juris Doctor ASU Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law May 2007

Bachelor of Social Work

Arizona State University May 1998

Skills

Oral and Written Communication

MS Office

Research

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Patience

Critical Thinking

Organization

Leadership

Creativity

Time Management

Flexibility

Teamwork

Leadership Positions

Co-Founder & Member of Parents at Law School (PALS)

ASU Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law January 2005 to May 2007

With another student, I helped to create a group in law school that provided resources and a support system for students in law school who were also parents.

Teaching Assistant

Arizona State University January 1998 to May 1998

Based on exceptional coursework and classroom participation, I was appointed a Teaching Assistant position while completing my Bachelor of Social Work degree.

Resident Assistant

Arizona State University August 1997 to May 1998

Following a challenging multilevel application and interview process, I was selected for a highly sought-after Resident Assistant position with Arizona State University’s Student Housing Program.

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