Social Studies High School

Education

Juris Doctor with honors ****

Rutgers University School of Law, Camden NJ

Bachelor of Arts magna cum laude Political Science and French 1987

University of Utah, Salt Lake City UT

Teaching Experience

Juan Diego Catholic High School, Draper UT (AP Government and French Teacher) 2014-2016

nTaught two sections of college level AP US Government and AP Comparative Politics, as well all sections of French to students 9-12th grade. Develop and prepare all necessary lesson plans, develop and submit of r College Board approval all AP Course syllable, prepare students for AP College Board testing, maintain classroom discipline and proper educational environment. Maintain class records, grade all assignments (oral, written or graphic/digital presentations), use advance classroom technologies, use different teaching methods and media, maintain all records, assignments and grades, effectively communicate with students, parents, and administration.

Kearns St. Ann School (Fourth Grade Teacher) 2013-2014

nTeach all core subjects of the Fourth Grade curriculum (Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Religion). Plan and prepare necessary lesson plans, technology aids, use of SMART-Board and projectors, maintain classroom discipline, grade assignments, maintain class records, utilize and coordinate with other teachers for special course instruction and special needs in classroom, report student progress and communicate with parents and administration.

St. Marguerite Catholic School (Principal and Teacher) 2007-2013

nTeach all core subjects of the Second through Eighth Grade curriculum (Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Religion). Plan and prepare necessary lesson plans, technology aids, use of SMART-Board and projectors, maintain classroom discipline, grade assignments, maintain class records, utilize and coordinate with other teachers for special course instruction and special needs in classroom, report student progress and communicate with parents and administration.

nAdminister and supervise all aspects of daily operations of new Catholic school, including hiring and training of all personnel, recruit new students, create and disseminate standard operating procedures and policies, implement diocesan directives and state laws, manage budget and deal with disciplinary issues and parent requests.

Legal Experience

Diocese of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City UT (Safe Environment Coordinator) 2007

nResponsible for ensuring compliance of all schools and parishes within the Diocese of Salt Lake for Sage Environment as set forth in the US Bishops’ Charter on the Protection of Children and Young People. Updated computer training and screening procedures for thousands of employees and volunteers. Developed teaching tools and curriculum used throughout the Diocese for both adults and children. Coordinated quarterly Diocesan Compliance Board, present new cases and monitor and advised on action for ongoing complaints.

U.S. Army Trial Defense Service, 154th LSO, Heidelberg, Germany (Senior Defense Counsel) 2000-2003

nMajor, US Army Reserve represented hundreds of U.S. Army Reserve and Active Duty soldiers in all types of judicial and non-judicial proceedings. Supervised and trained several new defense counsel. Designed and equipped new office with all necessary materials and technology.

U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps, Germany, Ft. Meade MD, and MDW DC 1991-2000

n1st Lieutenant –Major served in several positions from Trial Counsel (prosecutor), Senior Trial Counsel, Chief of Claims, Labor Law Attorney, Chief of Military Justice, Government Appellate Counsel, and Trainer for military defense counsel and prosecutors worldwide. Successfully tried hundreds of felony criminal cases, specializing in child abuse and domestic violence cases, successfully briefed and argued hundreds of cases before all levels of military and federal; appellate courts, death penalty certified, trained victims’ advocate, trained thousands of soldiers on the Law of War, Rules of Engagement for various international conflicts, and Military Justice. Trained hundreds of military trial attorneys on effective courtroom advocacy and arguments.

Professional Affiliations and Certifications

nAdmitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, Supreme Court of New Jersey, Court of Appeal for the Armed Forces, Army Court of Criminal Appeals, 2nd and 3rd Circuit Court of Federal Appeals, and the Federal District Court for NJ and the District of Columbia.

nLevel 2 Professional Educator’s License, Utah

nPhi Beta Kappa

References

nDr. Galey Colosimo, Principal Juan Diego Catholic High School, 300 E. 1180 S., Draper, UT 84020, 801-***-****, *************@********************.***

nReverend Samuel Dinsdale, Pastor Saint Vincent de Paul Parish, 1375 Spring Ln., Salt Lake City UT 84117, 801-***-****, *********@*****.***

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