Gabriela Sandra More
La Garita,Alajuela, Costa Rica
Summary
Teaching English is not just a skill. It is an Art. It is a Science. It is a love of teaching and learning an exciting, new language upon which doors open that would otherwise be closed. Student connection with not only their teacher but the world around them introduces and cements grammar, vocabulary and conversation and builds connections in the private and business world. When a student associated a word, a phrase or a concept to their daily life, it sticks, it explodes in other words, sentences and delight in the power of their newly found ability to communicate.
English is the key to power and success; to communication, to understanding and appreciating all that a student desires to know. The passion is real and I have that passion and that gift. My students are EVERYTHING to me, and what I can teach them is priceless.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Litigation Paralegal
Brij Mohan & Associates
Abbotsford, BC & Edmonton, AB, Canada
11.1998 - 10.2020
- Organized evidence, exhibits, motions and subpoenas to support cases and prepare for trial;
- Provided training and teaching support to multiple legal assistants, paralegals and lawyers over 22 years;
- Collaborated with lead attorney and juror specialist to recommend effective strategies throughout personal injury cases;
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation documents for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation; and,
- Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
Education
Associate of Arts - English
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada 09.1983 - 05.1986
Skills
- Native English speaker;
- Fluent in German;
- Basic Spanish (studying/practicing daily);
- Bachelor of Arts Degree in English;
- Located in Costa Rica but willing to relocate;
- Computer, microphone-headphone, fast internet connection;
- Realia to compliment a lesson plan;
- A sense of adventure and student engagement to discover and learn real English relative to personal requirements and circumstances
Certification
- GOLD Certificate of Achievement in TEFL/TESOL;
- Multiple years of teaching new hires, litigation assistants, Paralegals and lawyers.
Timeline
Senior Litigation Paralegal
Brij Mohan & Associates
11.1998 - 10.2020
Associate of Arts - English
University of Waterloo
09.1983 - 05.1986