Sheila Jensen
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Sheila Jensen

Sheila Jensen
Oakland, CA, 94621 | 408 – 550 - 4976 | ------------

PROFILE
Detail-orientated Justice Studies and Psychology major with extensive experience working with people and diving into the legal world. Well-versed in legal research and counselling young adults. An asset based off of strong leadership skills and the curiosity to always learn more and quickly.

EDUCATION
San Jose State University San Jose, CA
Bachelor of Applied Sciences and Art, Justice Studies
Minor in Psychology
Coursework in abnormal psychology, childhood psychology, criminal law, evidence and procedure, human learning, psychology of the personality, race gender and inequality in the law, record clearing project, terrorism and society and criminal theory.

San Jose State Water Polo Alumnus
• Earned an academic scholarship
• Devoted 40+ hours per week to team meetings, weight-lifting, travel, practices and academic obligations.
• Leading goal scorer
*Represented Canadian Junior National Team from 2014 - 2018

EXPERIENCE
RTGR Law LLP Oakland, CA
Legal Secretary Present
• Client and Attorney interaction via email, phone and calendaring
• High volume intake of legal documents including data input and filling
• Billing for attorneys and clients

San Jose State Record Clearance Project San Jose, CA
Justice Studies Interns 2019
• Developed skills on how to read a RAP sheet, conduct speed screenings
• Researched and counseled ex-inmates, who completed probation, on expungement laws
• Became knowledgeable how to do legal research

SJSU Student Union Operations San Jose, CA
Building Supervisor 2017 – 2019
• Oblige to patron safety by prevention and response to emergencies, including CPR/First-Aid, Campus Police relations, etc.
• Enforce and interpret all SRAC policies and procedures
• Remain current and prepared in accordance to building/room schedule for daily events

Alum Rock Counseling Center San Jose, CA
Truancy and Abatement Program Intern 2018 – 2019
• Taught group classroom sessions and managed an individual caseload of 12 kids
• Planned field trips
• Used online medical database for client’s cases with notes per individual session and group session

San Jose State Athletics San Jose, CA
Administrative Assistant 2018-2019
• Helped maintain eligibility of NCAA athletes
• Aided with compliance department
• Data input-Excel, Filing and sorting

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
• YMCA-YWCA lifeguard, swim instructor and day camp leader San Jose, CA/Winnipeg, Canada
• Splash Pool lifeguard and swim instructor 2012-2016
• Fluent French
• Active volunteer for Juvenile Diabetes foundation
• Volunteer Water Polo coach