Kelley A. Barnes
Holly Ridge
Summary
Polished Paralegal and educator well-versed in drafting briefs, legal memorandums, motions and correspondence. Collaborative team player comfortable working independently and accepting high degree of unsupervised responsibility. Recognized for quickly mastering new challenges and working well under pressure.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Specialist I
JP Morgan Chase
Upper Marlboro
03.2026 - Current
- Managed client accounts and maintained strong relationships.
- Collaborated with teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Established customer rapport to quickly mitigate problems while complying with established support processes and procedures.
- Provided exceptional customer service by responding promptly to phone calls and emails from customers.
- Processed transactions efficiently using internal banking systems.
- Coordinated communication between clients and various departments.
5th Grade Lead Teacher
Sunshine Christian Academy
Bradenton
08.2025 - 03.2026
- Manage a structured classroom environment by applying clear procedures, consistent expectations, and supporting learning and accurate performance tracking.
- Plan and deliver standards-based instruction in compliance with district and state requirements, ensuring documentation and accountability.
- Analyze student performance and assessment data to identify trends, and adjust instruction for targeted intervention and improvement.
- Prepare reports, lesson materials, and presentations to clearly communicate information to students, families, and administrators.
- Coordinate regularly with parents, administrators, and support staff to document progress, address concerns, and support student success.
Upper School English Instructor
ACADEMY PREP CENTER OF ST. PETERSBURG
St. Petersburg
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Developed and implemented a dynamic, standards-aligned curriculum for 7th and 8th grade English and Social Studies, incorporating innovative instructional strategies to meet diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Created multimedia lessons to enhance student engagement and reinforce key concepts in a variety of multimedia formats.
- Utilized Google Classroom to streamline assignments, communication, and grading, providing students with clear, organized resources, and fostering a collaborative digital learning environment.
- Monitor and evaluate student progress through formative and summative assessments.
Paralegal
Law Office of Deborah Wright
Washington
09.2017 - 05.2024
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and strategy development.
- Virtually assisted in drafting legal documents, including motions, briefs, and contracts for attorney review.
- Entered data into and managed litigation databases and Excel spreadsheets.
- Organized case files and maintained accurate records for client management.
- Assisted attorneys in trial preparation by gathering evidence and creating exhibits.
- Provided administrative support such as answering phones or scheduling appointments.
- Conducted research on relevant laws, regulations, judicial decisions, and legal articles.
- Maintained calendars for upcoming court dates or deadlines related to cases.
ELA Instructor
STATESMEN PREPARATORY ACADEMY
Washington
05.2020 - 04.2021
- Developed and delivered rigorous, standards-based lessons in line with educational frameworks to ensure that all students achieve academic success. Focused on maintaining a balance between content mastery and engaging learning experiences.
- Adept at differentiating instruction to meet the diverse needs of learners, including students with disabilities and English Language Learners (ELL).
- Created a dynamic and interactive virtual classroom environment during the COVID-19 pandemic, using a variety of digital tools and platforms to engage students and enhance the learning experience.
High School/Middle School Teacher - Criminal Law, Journalism, Social Studies and Literature Arts
RIVERDALE BAPTIST SCHOOL
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Provide individual and small group instruction to tailor the curriculum to the needs of pupils with varying intellectual abilities, attitudes and cultural backgrounds.
- Planned and conducted activities for a balanced and dynamic program of instruction through demonstration and practical application to provide students with the opportunity to observe, question, and investigate new concepts and materials.
- Advance the early use of iPads, computers, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations and appeal to the unique learning methods of today's generation, thus increasing student retention.
Student Intern
New York Police Department
New York
06.2014 - 09.2016
- Provided administrative, research, and analytical support to multiple NYPD offices (Chief of Department, Public Information, Property Clerk Division) in fast-paced, high-pressure environments to facilitate effective operations.
- Reviewed and processed personnel transfers, promotions, and requests while maintaining accurate records and case files in compliance with departmental policies and regulatory requirements.
- Collected, analyzed, and produced statistical and intelligence reports related to staffing allocations, operations, and assigned areas for leadership review.
- Researched and monitored media, video footage, press materials, and social media activity; drafted and edited content for public-facing communications to ensure clarity and adherence to approved messaging.
- Maintained databases and digital records, prepared correspondence and endorsements for senior leadership, and coordinated document routing across commands while adhering to security and confidentiality standards.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Political Science
UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD
Hartford, CTSkills
- Administrative support
- Data analysis
- MS Office
- Document drafting
- Database management
- Customer service
- Client communication
- Regulatory compliance
- Digital literacy
- Client onboarding
Timeline
Account Specialist I
JP Morgan Chase
03.2026 - Current
5th Grade Lead Teacher
Sunshine Christian Academy
08.2025 - 03.2026
Upper School English Instructor
ACADEMY PREP CENTER OF ST. PETERSBURG
06.2024 - 06.2025
ELA Instructor
STATESMEN PREPARATORY ACADEMY
05.2020 - 04.2021
High School/Middle School Teacher - Criminal Law, Journalism, Social Studies and Literature Arts
RIVERDALE BAPTIST SCHOOL
08.2018 - 05.2020
Paralegal
Law Office of Deborah Wright
09.2017 - 05.2024
Student Intern
New York Police Department
06.2014 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Political Science
UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD