EDUCATION

• Currently enrolled in School of Information and Library Science Master's Program

Haverford College, Haverford, PA: August, 1994-May, 1998

• Spanish major: Concentration in Latin American and Iberian Studies
• Awarded the Manuel y Elisa Asencio Award for best senior thesis in Spanish Department.
• Thesis titled, La Jeronima: anima y partera de la cultura espanola.  La resonancia de la voz de Jeronima en Requiem por un campesino espanol de Ramon J. Sender.
• Received Spanish Departmental Honors and College Honors

University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain-Junior Year Abroad: August, 1996-July, 1997

• Selected to study abroad on BCA Program because of ability to adapt to new environments, enthusiasm to learn, and high sense of responsibility

PJA School Paralegal Program, Upper Darby, PA: July, 1998-February, 1999

• Received Paralegal Certificate
• Graduated Magna cum laude in program which emphasized job preparatory skills, such as the drafting of legal documents and use of computer programs such as Word Perfect, Microsoft Access and Excel

EMPLOYMENT

• Became familiar with library systems and organization

• Waitress/Cook
• Worked as part of a team in very fast paced environment while mastering the Spanish language and learning about Spanish culture

• Administrative Assistant
• Developed strong secretarial skills and learned quickly in different settings according to needs of employer

• Paralegal in Immigration Law Firm
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills and understanding in interaction with clients in English and Spanish

REFERENCES

• Available upon request

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