1. March 2015 to Current
June 2012 to Current
March 2013 to May 2015
2012
Christina L Anderson
Summary
Certified Paralegal and Guardian ad Litem adept at collaborating with a diverse range of legal
personnel including attorney advocates and supervisors, social workers and judges. Extremely
organized Guardian ad Litem who manages case loads with authority, skill and exceptional detail.
Sorts and categorizes legal documents and data with ease and applies excellent writing skills in
drafting court reports and all other correspondence. Conducts all legal business professionally and
with little guidance from attorneys and supervisors.
Highlights
Paralegal Association of North Carolina
NALA Certified
Substitute Teacher
Guardian ad Litem
Notary Public
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Accomplishments
Graduated with Honors from a nationally accredited paralegal school. Passed the NALA exam to
become a nationally certified paralegal. Successfully championed for a total of eight children through
the court system as a volunteer Guardian ad Litem by conducting independent investigations of
incidents of abuse and neglect and preparing court reports alongside the social worker and under the
supervision of the GAL Attorney Advocate.
Experience
Wake County Public Schools
Substitute Teacher
Holly Springs, NC
Prepare arts and crafts projects for for Pre-K special education students.Successfully assist Pre-K
teachers with instructing and educating students in chosen curriculum for the day. Monitor children
ages 4 through 10 during free play, classroom assignments, and tests. Instruct students on classroom
procedures, reading comprehension and simple math. Manage juvenile disturbances with urgency,
authority and fairness. Organize and grade assignments for classroom teacher.
Wake County Guardian ad Litem Program
Volunteer Advocate
Raleigh, NC
Gather and assess information about the child's needs by getting to know the child. Interview parents,
caregivers, social workers, and teachers. Read records related to the child and family. Seek cooperative
solutions with other participants in the child's case. Communicate with the GAL Attorney Advocate to
develop legal strategies and prepare for court. Attend court hearings and other meetings. Write court
reports for hearings. Strategize with attorney, social worker, and program supervisor to make
recommendations in the child's best interest.
Kraft Family YMCA
Nursery
Apex, NC
Observed and monitored children's play activities. Kept accurate records on individual children.
Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating and toilet habits. Read to children
and taught them simple crafts and songs. Organized and participated in recreational activities.
Education
Durham Technical Community College
Associate of Applied Science: Paralegal Technology
Durham, NC, United States
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Wake Technical Community College
125 Gablewood Lane, Holly Springs, NC 27540 - 919-880-1481 (C) - c.hr.anderson@hotmail.com