English Teacher High School
Resume:
Jennifer Zapalac
Reporter, Writer, Editor, Educator
Smithville, TX 78957
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I graduated from the University of Texas at Austin, and I completed my internship with Texas Monthly magazine
(Journalism requirement) and Austin I.S.D. After teaching high school English for 11 years, I became a realtor for RE/MAX-Bastrop area for five years. In 2016, I was awarded "Largest Transaction of the Year" by Bastrop Board of Realty. In 2021, I had the opportunity to work as a Paralegal for Mark Morales Law Firm in Georgetown, Texas, and I am currently in this position.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Paralegal
Mark Morales Law Firm - Georgetown, TX
March 2021 to Present
I am a paralegal, which involves a lot of research and writing. The attorneys in my office are located in Georgetown across from the courthouse, and their credentials and ratings are amongst the highest in the Austin area/suburbs. The highlight of my work occurs when the documentation I write and send to a commissioner of Texas appointed by the Governor is approved, and that happens weekly. Licensed Realtor
RE/MAX - Bastrop, TX
January 2014 to January 2018
MAX
● Communications-buyer and listing agent
● Creating webpages for property
● Advertising
● "Staging" home for open houses that I hosted
● Opening and closing real estate transactions between financial institutions, title companies, inspections, appraisals..
English Teacher
Bastrop HIgh School - Bastrop, TX August
2006 to June 2011
English Teacher Smithville
ISD - Smithville, TX August 2001
to June 2006
Taught students English, reading, writing, editing and grammar skills.
● Taught Journalism and created and published the school newspaper, PAW PRINT
● Worked on a team with co-workers to produce thematic topics to teach. Education
B.A. in English
The University of Texas at Austin - Austin, TX 2001 Skills
• English and journalism major from the University of Texas at Austin. English teacher to high school students over 11 years and sales agent for RE/MAX-Bastrop Area for four years. Internship was achieved by working for Texas Monthly magazine, along with student teaching for Austin ISD. Writing, editing, reading, grammar, sales, creating web pages.
• Adobe InDesign
• Blogging
• Proofreading
• Research
• Photography
• Creative Writing
• Public Relations
• Copywriting
• Adobe Photoshop
• Copy Editing
• Adobe Illustrator
• Presentation Skills
• Video Production
• Property Management
• WordPress
• Project leadership
• Chicago Manual of Style
• Adobe Acrobat
• Microsoft Access
• Content management systems
Certifications and Licenses
Real Estate License
Teaching Certificate
Assessments
Proofreading — Proficient
March 2021
Finding and correcting errors in written texts Full results: Proficient
Verbal communication — Expert
March 2021
Speaking clearly, correctly, and concisely Full
results: Expert
High school classroom management — Expert
March 2021
Minimizing classroom disruption and engaging students Full results: Expert
Proofreading — Proficient
March 2021
Finding and correcting errors in written texts Full results: Proficient
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