Matthew P.
Private tutor in Topsham, ME
Education
BA in Sociology/Psychology, with honors, from Wesleyan University, 1987 JD from Washington & Lee University School of Law, 1992, cum laude, Order of the Coif (top 10% of class). Research editor, Virginia Capital Case Clearinghouse. Masters of Library and Information Science in remote program by the University of South Carolina (through University of Maine System), 2004
Experience
For many years in the late 90s and early 00s, I was an adjunct instructor in the paralegal program at a local private college (that is now part of Kaplan University). I also was responsible for the legal training of social workers who had been hired by child protective services, and wrote training materials for the social workers. I have presented at several professional continuing-education programs. I was an appellate attorney for my state's attorney general's office for nine years. I wrote dozens of briefs during that time and edited hundreds of others written by other attorneys who wrote briefs under contract with the office. In my present job, I am the final reviewer/proofreader of published opinions for an appellate court. I review and comment on everything from grammar and punctuation to organization of the opinions. I have also written and narrated training slideshows and have written two major office manuals from scratch, and have edited many other documents and training materials, including websites and intranet sites.
Availability
Tues/Thurs in the evening
Can Meet
Up to 15 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
Most of my "free" time is spent with family, but I do play French horn in a large community band that is quite good, if I do say so myself. In the past (pre-family), I officiated youth and high school basketball and softball, was on the boards of directors of my local library, a regional library system, and a state advisory board for special education services.
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