frank s. parigi resume
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Frank S. Parigi
838 Valley Ranch Drive Katy, Texas 77450 Cell: (832) 540-4809
Objective: To perform paralegal work for a law firm that pursues a variety of civil law cases, with the opportunity to expand my own understanding of case law, civil statutes, and legal theory.
Education
Rice University Continuing Education Paralegal CertificationGPA: A August 2016-January 2017
Topics Covered: Paralegal Basics, Contract Law, Tort Law, Texas Civil Procedures, Preparation of Legal Documents.
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Fayetteville, Arkansas.Doctoral Degree August 1993 – May 1999Major: American Literature
Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas.Masters Degree Aug. 1990-May 1993Major: English
Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas.Bachelors Degree Aug. 1983 – May 1986Major: Mass Communications
North Texas State University, Denton, Texas2 years college Aug. 1981-May 1983Major: Music/Radio, Television, Film
Work History
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Starbuck’s Coffee Company June 5, 2013 – PresentBarista
Perform customer service. Operate a cash register and keep till balanced. Make hot and cold beverages. Learn about coffee, coffee history, and
Starbuck’s products.
Personal Sabbatical: Oakland, California. September 2010-June 2013 Developed new skills in IMovie, Garageband, and Cinema 4D. Continued life-long reading in archaeology and classical studies. Continued pursuit of life-long interests in painting and music.
Peralta Community College District: Oakland, California.Adjunct English Instructor. Jan. 19, 2000 – Oct. 19, 2010
Developed and successfully implemented an original teaching style that emphasized in-class writing exercises, discussion rather than lectures, and student small groups.
Improved student graduation rates, in all levels of courses that I taught, from 30% to 75% of registered students.
Designed and implemented a curriculum for Critical Thinking courses thatimproved students’ ability to research, read, analyze, and present conclusions on topics chosen by the students.
Honors and Other Activities
Senator, Associated Student Government, Southwest Texas State University, 1992-1993. Represented graduate students. Participated in formal Senatorial sessions using Robert's Rules of Order. Worked with other Senators to make recommendations for University policy to
the administration.
Vance Randolph and Mary Celestia Parler Fellowship, University of Arkansas, 1996. Fellowship awarded to Graduate Students in the English Department for
outstanding academic achievement and leadership.
Volunteer English Language Tutor, Houston Center for Literacy, 2012-2013. Tutored elderly Bhutanese refugees for their American Citizenship
examination.