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LIVE IN ASSISTANT AND CAREGIVER TO AND FOR PARENTS
Summary

As a former practicing Trial lawyer, Paralegal Instructor, Orleans Parish Middle School Substitute Teacher, Tutor, Civilian Military Clerk, and Janitorial Assistant, I have acquired many skills that allow me to recognize learning styles and to apply problem resolution skills.  These job settings have also allowed me to be mentored and  to share my love for books with others,especially special- ed children or children whose lights just need to be lit differently.  

 
Highlights
  • prolific reading skills
  • prolific analytical skills
  • prolific resolution skills
  • effective listening skills
  • effective communication skills
Experience
Caregiver New Orleans, Louisiana Live in Assistant and Caregiver to and for Parents 09/2005 to 12/2017 As one of the live in caregivers to and for  my late parents, I experienced one of the most reflective maturing moments in understanding the meaning of unconditional love. I would never replace  the years rekindling with my father and mother creating memories and keepsakes.
Orleans Parish School Board New Orleans, Louisiana On Call Middle School Substitute Teacher 09/2001 to 05/2005 As an on call substitute teacher I was responsible for implementing the objectives of the primary teacher either per a lesson plan or adaptively. I was also responsible for evaluating and assessing classroom behavior and implementing and recommending appropriate solutions.
Institute of Paralegal Studies Metairie, Louisiana Instructor 09/1996 to 05/1997 As an instructor I was responsible for implementing the school's objectives in heightening the analytical skills of students professionally studying to become employed in disciplinary settings as paralegals. This was one of the most rewarding experiences as I watched so many bulbs be educationally lighted and so many young minds find substantial employment.
Law firm of Sonja Sampson New Orleans, Louisiana Managing Attorney 01/1984 to 06/2001

As the managing attorney of my Law Firm I was responsible for a staff of one to three contractors by: analyzing legal and non- legal problems, recognizing the appropriate legal issues and solutions, and communicating problem management directives to bring about results which improved lives.

Engineering Firm New Orleans, Louisiana Field Survey Data Analyst 07/1980 to 08/1980 During this period I worked as a field survey analyst for an engineering firm. I was responsible for obtaining  information from persons using parking lots  in the downtown business districts of the City of New Orleans, State of Louisiana on the feasibility of improving existing parking lots or constructing new parking lots.
Naval Reserve New Orleans, Louisiana Civilian Military Clerk 06/1979 to 06/1980

As a naval reserve civilian military clerk I was responsible for analyzing and  processing the files of exiting military  employees so they would receive the appropriate benefits or entitlements.
American Cancer Society Volunteer New Orleans, Louisiana Field Volunteer Representative 04/1971 to 04/1975 Every April I and one of my best friends would assist my mother in soliciting neighborhood donations for the American Cancer Society. Other areas beyond this time line: Breast Cancer Society, Food for the Poor, Operation Smile, Habitat for Humanity, Boys Town, Covenant House, America Need Fatima, The Padre Pio Foundation, PANO, Father Seelos and Saint Jude Churches and Foundations, and Saint Jude Hospital.
Sampson's Janitorial Services New Orleans, Louisiana Janitorial Helper 07/1968 to 08/1970

During the summer months I worked as a janitorial assistant helping my dad in his small janitorial business. I would pick up trash, empty trashcans, and dust furniture and furnishings.
Education
Louisiana State Bar Association I was admitted to the Louisiana State Bar Association in 1983.
J.D.: Law 1983 Southern Law Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Southern University Law Center was another step towards my goal of becoming an attorney. While there I was selected to serve on the faculty/student professional board and additionally as a tutor assisted in developing an after school tutorship program for law students. I was also honored first in my graduating class, followed by graduate and post -graduate honors and achievements: a co-award for attaining the highest academic grade in the State of Louisiana in the area of civil law studies, a recommended peered reviewed fellowship candidacy in the American Trial Lawyers Association as one of the top 100 trial lawyers in the State of Louisiana, achieving a 97.7 percentile trial record, and the national honor of a Rosa Parks and Southern Poverty Law Center Wall of Tolerance scholar designation for my achievements in the area of Civil Rights.
Bachelor of Arts: Political Science/Pre-Law 1979 Xavier University, New Orleans, Louisiana
High School Diploma: College Prepatory 1975 Saint Mary's Academy, New Orleans, Louisiana
Honor graduate
 
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Pre-Law University of New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana

I attended the University of New Orleans from 1975-May, 1977.
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Caregiver
  • Orleans Parish School Board
  • Institute of Paralegal Studies
  • Law firm of Sonja Sampson
  • Engineering Firm
  • Naval Reserve
  • American Cancer Society Volunteer
  • Sampson's Janitorial Services

School Attended

  • Louisiana State Bar Association
  • Southern Law Center
  • Xavier University
  • Saint Mary's Academy
  • University of New Orleans

Job Titles Held:

  • Live in Assistant and Caregiver to and for Parents
  • On Call Middle School Substitute Teacher
  • Instructor
  • Managing Attorney
  • Field Survey Data Analyst
  • Civilian Military Clerk
  • Field Volunteer Representative
  • Janitorial Helper

Degrees

  • J.D. : Law 1983
    Bachelor of Arts : Political Science/Pre-Law 1979
    High School Diploma : College Prepatory 1975
    Pre-Law

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