Legal Assistant Board Certified

Shontanette Liggins-Henderson

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

Mobile: 951-***-****

Objective:

Experienced working with adults (ages 18 and over) from diverse cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds. Dedicated to providing support to individuals to improve health and well-being, which will improve lives and strengthen communities.

Experience:

ASI Food Pantry Intern (March-May 2025)

California State University-San Marcos offers a variety of free food and basic necessities to currently enrolled students facing food insecurity. The pantry provides nonperishable and refrigerated items, hygiene products, diapers and more. The pantry is managed by professional staff, students and interns and is supported by community partners such as the San Diego Food Bank, Feeding San Diego, and local grocery stores like Albertsons, Ralphs, and Sprouts. The ASI Cougar Pantry goal is to improve services which supports the students’ basic needs and academic success.

Responsibilities:

•Helped with food drives and other events, including collaborating with volunteers, community members, school groups and other partners.

•Unload and stored food deliveries and supplies.

•Maintained a clean and organized pantry.

•Monitored stock level and rotated perishable items.

Behavioral Interventionist

Intercare Therapy – Temecula, CA

Start Date: June 28, 2025 – Present

Provide 1:1 Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in home and school settings.

Implement individualized treatment plans developed by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs).

Collect and record data on client behavior and progress toward treatment goals.

Support social, communication, and daily living skill development using evidence-based strategies.

Collaborate with families and multidisciplinary teams to ensure consistency and progress in care.

Maintain professionalism and confidentiality while fostering a supportive therapeutic environment.

Volunteer Legal Assistant (Upcoming)

Riverside County Public Defender’s Office, Riverside, CA

Start Date: [7/17/2025]

•Assisting with case preparation, legal research, and administrative support.

•Observing client meetings and court proceedings to gain insight into public defense and legal procedures.

•Supporting attorneys and staff with document organization and case file management.

•Gaining exposure to the criminal justice system, public interest law, and advocacy for underserved communities.

Skills:

•Eager to Learn.

•Time Management.

•Communication/Customer Service with a positive and friendly attitude.

•Teamwork/Community Network in a fast-paced environment. Education:

Bachelor of Arts Sociology, California State University San Marcos, San Marcos, California

August 2021-Expected Graduation August 2025

Grand Canyon University – Phoenix, AZ

Master of Social Work (MSW) Expected Graduation: 2027

Focus: Clinical Practice, Trauma-Informed Care, School-Based Social Work

Online Program with Field Practicum Placement

Program Dates: 2025–2027

Palomar College — Associate Degree in Social Work (or related field) San Marcos, CA

Program Dates: 2023–2025

Cumulative GPA: 3.5-4.0; Dean List for Fall 2024

Mt. San Jacinto College, Menifee, California

Units transferred to California State University San Marcos towards Bachelor of Arts Sociology.

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