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Amanda Powell is seeking a position in education or research. She has a Bachelor's degree in Rhetoric from UC Berkeley and experience working in education. She has worked as a special education aide and interned at an organization providing legal support to children. Her research experience includes collaborating with a professor on treason and interning at a law office and court. She is proficient in Spanish and has received writing awards.

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Powell, Amanda Resume

Amanda Powell is seeking a position in education or research. She has a Bachelor's degree in Rhetoric from UC Berkeley and experience working in education. She has worked as a special education aide and interned at an organization providing legal support to children. Her research experience includes collaborating with a professor on treason and interning at a law office and court. She is proficient in Spanish and has received writing awards.

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AMANDA POWELL

[email protected] - (310) 529-3456 1504 Espinosa Circle, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274 EDUCATION University of California, Berkeley Bachelor of Arts, Rhetoric, May 2009 GPA: 3.71/Major GPA: 3.91 Distinction in General Scholarship Participant, Study Abroad: Antonio de Nebrija University, Barcelona, Spring 2008 Member, Delta Phi Epsilon, International Relations and Foreign Service Fraternity EDUCATION EXPERIENCE Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Special Education Aide, October 2009 Present Recorded, charted and monitored behavior of 3 students using charts based upon each childs Individualized Education Plan Aided special needs children and their teachers throughout the day, focusing on behavior and social skills Intervened when conflicts arose; implemented rules and behavior rewards systems The Alliance for Childrens Rights, Los Angeles, CA Intern, August 2010- December 2010 Contacted school district representatives and attorneys via phone and email to track case development Updated databases and records; responded to intake phone calls; maintained Special Education department files Rolling Hills Country Day School, Rolling Hills Estates, CA Summer Camp Counselor and Art Teacher, June August 2009; June August 2007 Cared for 20 kindergarten girls throughout the day, engaging with them in fun activities and ensuring safety Developed original art projects each week to teach to children ages 4-12 in classrooms of 15 to 35 students University of California Peoples Test Preparation Services, Berkeley, CA SAT Verbal Teacher Berkeley High School, August 2005 May 2006 Created original lesson plans to instruct 20 low income Berkeley High students in SAT writing and verbal skills Helped students raise their SAT Verbal scores by an average of 40 points RESEARCH/LEGAL EXPERIENCE __________ University of California, Berkeley, CA Undergraduate Research Apprentice to Professor Samera Esmeir, September December 2007 Collaborated with the professor to formulate new hypotheses on the nature of treason Drafted 3 key annotated bibliographies about the subject of treason in the U.S., South Africa, and France Researched, interpreted and summarized archival materials including legal cases and political science texts Law Offices of Edward J. Deason, Torrance, CA Legal Secretary, January - August 2010 Corresponded with attorneys, clients and law clerks daily; worked independently to maintain office procedure Upheld attorney-client confidentiality Transcribed professional and legal documents from dictation; maintained court papers and case-related documents Los Angeles Superior Court, Compton, CA Summer Intern, May August 2006 Handled general administrative duties for hundreds of court cases Maintained filing system and observed courtroom procedures _______________________________________________________________________________________________ LANGUAGE SKILLS: Proficient in Spanish ACCOLADES: National Council of Teachers of English Achievement Award in Writing (May 2005); Winner, Hino Motors Essay Contest Scholarship Trip to Japan (February 2005) HOBBIES and INTERESTS: Dance, hiking, writing poetry, reading and photography

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