LATARSHA THREADGILL

Latarsha.Threadgill@gmail.com


SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER~ PARALEGAL

Proven ability to build strong relationships and effectively communicate with students, staff, and
employees on all levels and from diverse backgrounds, including the ability to resolve conflicts
Possess strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent organizational skills, and proficient
in managing multiple projects to success
Manage classroom and foster a positive learning environment for students
Develop lesson plans or deliver lesson plans as instructed by teachers for various content area subjects
Maintain classroom control and discipline
Manage daily operations of law office, facilitate employee interviews, train staff, and prepare legal
documents
Facilitate client interview, organize and assist with planning client meetings and consultations

EDUCATION

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN TEACHING, LEARNING & CURRICULUM
SECONDARY ENGLISH CERTIFICATION TRACK
Drexel University School of Education, Philadelphia, PA
June 2014

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
HUMAN RESOURCES CERTIFICATE
Keller Graduate School of Management of Devry University, Philadelphia, PA
May 2007

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENGLISH
Rutgers University, Camden, NJ
May 1998

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN PARALEGAL STUDIES
Community College of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
May 2002

WORK EXPERIENCE

OLNEY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL, PHILADELPHIA PA 2012-Present
IN-HOUSE SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Manage classroom and foster a positive learning environment for students
Develop lesson plans or deliver lesson plans as instructed by teachers for various content area subjects
Communicate any pertinent information resulting from the days events.

EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR TEACHER (ESY)
Collect and report progress monitoring for all student goals included in the IEP
Collect data and appropriate work samples for ESY Period
Provide student instruction in modalities instituted by the school according to ESY IEP which includes life
skills support, co-teaching, writing lesson plans, learning support, and telephone conferring and instruction

PRISM CAREER INSTITUTE, DARBY PA 2011
PARALEGAL INSTRUCTOR
Course instruction in Legal Terminology and Transcription
Planned, prepared, and delivered quality classroom instruction in lecture and/or laboratory
formats based on the approved curricula.
Lead and managed students and direct learning activities in the classroom and laboratory.
Communicated, supported, and enforced school policies and procedures.
Maintained accurate and organized attendance records, grade reports, advising forms and all
other assigned educational materials.
Provided relevant enrichment to class teaching from personal experience.
Motivated students by demonstrating professionalism, enthusiasm, sensitivity for their concerns.

PUBLIC HEALTH MANAGEMENT CORPORATION 2010
PROGRAM ASSISTANT, Parents As Literacy Leaders (PLL) Temporary position
Assist in developing and designing PLL program
Assist in identifying the PLL pilot site
Conduct and document technical research
Conduct focus group discussions (10-12 people); Transcribed group discussions.
Assist in finalizing the content and materials related to each intervention session.
Assist in identifying community partners and sites such as libraries and schools for program implementation
Assist in finalizing the data collection tools related to each participant and each session
Assist in developing a database for data collection and automated data tracking and reporting
Ensure the activities are completed as designed and in accordance with schedule
Report on activities and outcomes to PLL Director and Funders


ALLSTATE INSURANCE, PHILADELPHIA PA 2006-2010
PARALEGAL
Assist Attorneys in the defense of lawsuits
Assist with training new Central Processing Unit (CPU) Paralegals
Maintain ongoing communication with in-house attorneys, outside counsel, clients, Claim department and
and medical providers during the discovery phase
Confirm scheduled depositions and arbitrations
Draft legal documents including pre-trial statements, answers/responses to discovery pleadings, obtain
records and review documents
Perform Legal Research (Westlaw)
Schedule appointments with clients and handle phone communication
Greet and interview clients
Monitor and maintain compliance with CLMS (Claims Litigation Management System)