April Phelps Jacobi

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Diamondhad, MS 39525

228-***-****

pj6sgv@r.postjobfree.com

Profile Background in teaching with strong emphasis

in language arts/English. Experience in the legal profession as a

paralegal. Skills include instructing, leadership, communicating,

organizing, composing documents, reviewing, and scheduling.

Education M.Ed. Art of Teaching, William Carey College May 2001

B.S. Paralegal Studies, University of Southern Mississippi Dec. 1991

Career History Hancock School District, Kiln, Mississippi Aug. 1999-

Elementary Teacher (grades 4 & 5) July 2009

Middle School Teacher (grades 7 & 8)

High School Teacher (grades 9 & 10)

Service of twenty-five to seventy-five students

Preparation for state testing

Instruction of state-required curriculum

Communication with parents

Participation with athletics

High School Lead Teacher

Teacher Support Team Case Manager

Communication and assistance to peers and community

Leadership of eighty teachers

Review, monitor, and develop academic plans for at-risk students in

coordination with guidance

Preparation and participation with parent/teacher meetings for at-

risk students

Job Shadow Coordinator-placement of juniors for an on-the-job

experience

Hailey McNamara Law Firm, Metairie, Louisiana Jan. 1992-

Paralegal Dec. 1998

Handled scheduling of meetings, depositions, and court appearances

Managed numerous client files

Composed, review, and edit documents

Summarized depositions and medical records

Assisted with delivery, pick up, and court filing of important

documents

Preparation of exhibits for court appearance

Communicated with various professionals