Resume March 2019

JUSTINE K. SAUNDERS (ELGAS) 7925 Hillandale Drive, San Diego, CA 92120 • (619) 244-3388 • [email protected] PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS/MEMBERSHIP Teaching Permit: Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching California Credential, June 2018 Bar Membership: State Bar of California, Admitted December 2012 Honors: Children’s Advocacy Institute Trailblazer Award 2016 EDUCATION National University, San Diego, California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, June 2018 University of San Diego School of Law, San Diego, California Juris Doctor, May 2012 Honors: 2012 James A. D’Angelo Outstanding Child Advocate Award; Pro Bono Recognition Recipient 2011 Joel and Denise Golden Merit Award in Child Advocacy; USD Honor Scholarship 2009 - 2010 Activities: University Ministry Tijuana Service Trip, 2011; Intramural Softball, 2009-2012: Champions Fall 2010, Fall 2011, Spring 2012; Student Mentor, 2010-2011; Orientation Leader, 2010 Study Abroad: Oxford, England, USD Study Abroad, Summer 2010 Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, California Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, summa cum laude, May 2009 Honors: Presidential Citation Award; Dean’s List every semester; National Society of Collegiate Scholars; Athletic Leadership Scholarship; Sociology Honor Award; Senior Student-Athlete GPA Award. Activities: NCAA Division I Varsity Swim Team member, 2005-2009 Student-Athlete Advisory Committee/Executive Board, Student-Athlete Mentor, 2006-2009 Publication: Ethnography of the Beverly Hills Enclave published in the 2008 “Sociological Eye.” Study Abroad: London, England, Study and Internship Program, Fall 2008 EXPERIENCE Naranca Elementary School, Cajon Valley School District, El Cajon, CA August 2018 – Present Full-time teacher: 4th and 5th Grade English Language Arts;4th Grade Level 2 ELD Focus on the student’s whole person when implementing lessons in Reading, Writing, and Social Studies. Incorporate the World of Work into the classroom culture. Integrate technology into the classroom, where students present their knowledge using Google Slides, FlipGrid, Padlet, Google Classroom, Achieve, and SmartyAnts. Build relationships with students to create a culture of trust and respect. Utilize team points and a ticket currency system for behavior management and positive reinforcement. Voluntarily work with an instructional coach to learn new techniques. Rio Seco Elementary, Santee School District, Santee, California January 2018 – May 2018 Student Teacher: K/1 Combo, 4/5 Combo Plan and implement lessons for language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies in K/1 and 4/5 combo classes. Incorporate enthusiasm into my teaching style to enhance student learning. Utilize differentiated instruction, ELD strategies, and varying strategies (manipulatives, technology, etc.) into my instruction to accommodate the varying needs of students and the two grade levels in each class. Conduct small reading groups daily in K/1. Conduct assessments, including running records in K/1 and written assessments in 4/5. Lakeside Union School District, Lakeside, California October 2017 – December 2017 Substitute Teacher Children’s Legal Services of San Diego, San Diego, California October 2016 – September 2017 Minor’s Counsel Dependency Attorney, Full-time Represent approximately 250 foster youth throughout the juvenile dependency court process as their attorney and guardian ad litem. Interview minor clients in foster homes, group homes, schools, Juvenile Hall, and at court. Conduct general welfare checks by speaking with clients, social workers, therapists, caregivers, CASAs, and service providers. Prepare for trial and advocate for clients in trial. Research statutory and case law. Review clients’ IEPs. Dependency Legal Group of San Diego, San Diego, California January 2013 – October 2016 Conflicts Counsel Office (CCO) Dependency Attorney, Full-time Represent parent and minor dependent clients. Appear in court daily. Provide clear explanations to clients regarding the dependency process and legal options. Prepare legal paperwork. Interview parent and child clients, foster parents, service providers, social workers, and trial witnesses. Visit foster and group homes for welfare checks. Review IEPs. INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program: Special Education Law Clerk, San Diego, CA Spring 2011 Safer London Foundation, London, United Kingdom Fall 2008 Project Intern: Five Boroughs Alliance - Anti-Gang and Youth Crime PHILANTHROPY: Junior League of San Diego, San Diego, California August 2014 – Present Volunteer my efforts in the community to raise awareness and funds for the Junior League’s focus in supporting transition-aged foster youth, including victims of human trafficking, non-minor dependents, and foster youth. Junior League Recognitions: Group Effort Award (2014); Volunteer of the Month (2015), Volunteer of the Month (2018)