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The Law Offices of Julianne M. Holt, Public Defender, 13th Judicial CircuitAssistant Public Defender - Forensic Behavioral Health Intervention Unit
Jun. 2019 - Jan. 2021Tampa, Florida, United StatesI represented adult and juvenile criminal defendants adjudged incompetent to proceed to trial due to intellectual disability or mental illness in both Juvenile Mental Health Court and Mental Health Court. I coordinated mental health treatment and other community-based services, drafted orders for signature by the Chief Judge for appointment of experts and judicial findings, reviewed forensic evaluations pertaining to competency, and interview clients. I also represented juvenile patients facing involuntary commitment for mental health treatment by advising patients of their rights under Florida’s mental health laws and litigating petitions for involuntary placement.
Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach CountyStaff Attorney
Jan. 2018 - May. 2019I advocated for students with disabilities and behavioral difficulties to enforce individual rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) to ensure appropriate services are in place at a student’s school. In doing so, I researched, investigated, and developed cases, negotiated settlement agreements, and drafted appropriate written materials required for client advocacy including letters, complaints, and pleadings. I developed and maintained relationships with school district staff, social services staff, and community organizations, as well as provided training for pro-bono attorneys, parents, and community organizations on applicable legal rights under federal and state education and related disability laws, including the IDEA and Section 504.
Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach CountyContract Attorney
Oct. 2017 - Jan. 2018West Palm Beach, Florida AreaI provided training for parents, and community organizations on applicable legal rights under federal and state education and related disability laws, including the IDEA and Section 504.
The Florida SenateStaff Attorney, Committee on Education
Nov. 2016 - Sep. 2017As a non-partisan committee attorney, I researched and drafted legislative analyses on proposed legislation relating to state elementary, secondary, and post-secondary education policy. I also reviewed and monitored agency implementation of state and federal education policy and corresponded with Senators and other staff regarding Senate legislation and operations.
The Florida Legislature, Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA)Legislative Policy Analyst, Education Policy Area
Aug. 2015 - Nov. 2016Tallahassee, FloridaI collected, analyzed, and interpreted data regarding education issues for the Florida Legislature, which included interviews with agency personnel and other interested parties regarding specific research projects. I observed substantive education committee meetings and monitored applicable policy issues.
Disability Rights FloridaLegal Extern
Jan. 2015 - Apr. 2015Tallahassee, FloridaI conducted research related to state and federal disability laws, Medicaid, and Medicaid Waiver programs. I also assisted staff attorneys in preparation for administrative hearings by reviewing evidence and preparing case strategies.
The Florida Legislature, Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA)Graduate Research Assistant
Sep. 2013 - Jun. 2014Tallahassee, FloridaI collected, analyzed, and interpreted data relating to projects of interest to members of the Florida Legislature, which included interviews with agency personnel and other interested parties regarding specific research projects.
ExcelinEdIntern
May. 2013 - Sep. 2013Tallahassee, Florida AreaI read and summarized research related to state elementary and secondary policy initiatives including school choice, Common Core State Standards, and teacher preparation programs. I completed and conducted research projects on an ongoing basis at the request of the policy director and policy analysts for state education policy.
Lincoln High SchoolIntensive Reading and Learning Strategies Teacher
Jan. 2012 - Apr. 2012Tallahassee, FloridaAs a student teacher for Intensive Reading and Learning Strategies courses, I developed daily lesson plans and differentiated instruction for classes of 16-23 students of varying exceptionalities. I communicated with teachers throughout the school regarding curriculum, tests, and homework assignments and assisted and monitored students with daily homework, study skills, and organizational skills in all academic classes.
Florida State UniversityGraduate Teaching Assistant
Jan. 2011 - Dec. 2011Advanced Studies in Learning Disabilities-Response to Reading Intervention (Fall 2011); Individualizing Reading Instruction for Students with Disabilities (Spring 2011) I graded course assignments, held workshops in order to assist students with critical assignments, oversaw tutoring placements in local elementary schools, and maintained regular communication with faculty and students.
Florida Center for Reading Research (FCRR)Research Assistant
Aug. 2010 - May. 2012I taught 45 minute reading intervention groups to groups of 4-5 students at 1st grade reading level and reviewed and analyzed 90 minute video tapes of 1st grade whole group, classroom reading instruction to identify the specific instruction and the amount of time of each reading component. I reviewed and organized documents within the lab to ensure as well as enter information into statistics-based computer software for analysis. I also administered standardized and normative assessments to students participating in my assigned research project.
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