Savannah Villanueva
Houston
Summary
Detail-oriented English Language Teacher in Madrid with exceptional communication skills and a strong passion for fostering learning environments. Adept at engaging students through innovative teaching methods while cultivating cultural awareness. Committed to continuous personal and professional development, including a deep interest in philosophy and cross-cultural communication.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
English Language Teaching Assistant
North American Language and Culture Assistance Program
Madrid
10.2023 - Current
- Created lesson plans based on the English curriculum.
- Created and modified activities based on students' English proficiency levels.
- I created a presentation on American culture.
- Administered speaking exams.
- Conducted one-on-one conversations in English with students.
- Monitored students' English-speaking progress.
- Collaborated with teachers in an effort to improve English language learning.
Case Manager / Contract Development Assistant
Avenue 360 Health & Wellness
Houston
11.2021 - 09.2024
- Scheduled housing interviews with clients.
- Completed screening and eligibility for STRMU housing clients.
- Assisted STRMU clients with the development of a housing plan.
- Helped clients maintain long-term housing through referrals for additional social service assistance.
- Helped clients make informed decisions.
- Reassessed the client's eligibility monthly for no more than 21 weeks.
- Developed check requests and mailed rent and utility checks to vendors.
- Completed and submitted pledges for client utility payments.
- Contacted landlords and utility providers regarding leases, contracts, payments, and disputes.
- Entered appropriate data and appointments into HMIS and PowerSource databases.
- Maintained Excel databases of financial information within an established time frame.
- Produced and assisted with monthly reports.
- Assisted the Development Department with external marketing campaigns and internal communications (e.g., newsletters, emails)
Paralegal
The Ammons Law Firm
Houston
09.2020 - 05.2021
- General office duties, including scanning, faxing, filing, and answering phones.
- Prepared discovery responses for the attorney and clients for their responses.
- Processed discovery document production and updated the corresponding chart.
- Processed depositions, corresponding exhibits, and updates to the corresponding chart.
- Processed incoming medical records, defendant DWQs, and updated corresponding charts.
- Organized complex litigation e-files.
- Prepared legal briefs and seminar papers, updated table of contents and table of authorities.
- E-filed documents in state and federal courts.
- Assisted with the COVID-19 docket.
- Obtained certified policies and coverage determination letters from insurance companies.
- Assisted with client intake.
- Assisted with the settlement docket: tasks include closing out vendor and expert files, sending out settlement checks to clients and referral attorneys, sending out lien checks, etc.
Legal Assistant/Office Clerk
Law Offices of Henry Moore
Austin
09.2019 - 08.2020
- General office duties including scanning, faxing, filing, and answering phones
- Created and updated medical records and case expense breakdowns in Excel
- Requested medical and billing records by affidavit
- Prepared discovery responses for attorney and clients for their responses
- Reviewed Stowers demand Letters and prepared specials to be sent with the demand
- Organized complex litigation files, both paper and online using Office365
- Prepared legal briefs and seminar papers, updating table of contents and table of authorities
- E-filed in Texas Courts
- Redacted medical and billing records of clients using Adobe Acrobat DC
- Helped locate CPS appointed clients for attorney using social media and internet
Document Delivery Assistant
The Texas Legislative Council
Austin
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Helped with office duties including scanning, faxing, and answering phones
- Drafted settlement sheets for open cases
- Drafted medical bill reduction letter for clients
- Prepared medical breakdowns for Depositions
- Occasionally drafted and reviewed Stowers Demand Letters
- Prepared case expense breakdowns in Excel
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy and Government
University of Texas At Austin
Austin05.2020
Skills
- Adaptability
- Effective time management
- Communication Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Creative thinking
- Writing
- Research
- Foreign language instruction
- Cultural presentation
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Languages
English
First Language
Spanish
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Timeline
English Language Teaching Assistant
North American Language and Culture Assistance Program
10.2023 - Current
Case Manager / Contract Development Assistant
Avenue 360 Health & Wellness
11.2021 - 09.2024
Paralegal
The Ammons Law Firm
09.2020 - 05.2021
Legal Assistant/Office Clerk
Law Offices of Henry Moore
09.2019 - 08.2020
Document Delivery Assistant
The Texas Legislative Council
01.2019 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy and Government
University of Texas At Austin
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