MerileeK Waters

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Biography

Merilee K. Waters is a teacher who has earned three masters degrees with honors and a juris doctor graduating in the top quarter of her class while working full time. Merilee K. Waters believes her greatest achievement is helping students learn to ask questions and think critically about the world around them. Merilee K. Waters passed the July 2007 Illinois Bar Exam on her first attempt.

As the Chair and only full-time professor of the Paralegal Studies Prgram at Oakton Community College, Merilee K. Waters is currently responsible for the growth and success of the program. Merilee K. Waters is also responsible for sheparding the program through the American Bar Association Approval process over the next year to 18 months.

Merilee K. Waters received a Dean's scholarship for academic merit to the John Marshall Law School.
Merilee K. Waters has been featured in Crain's Business - Chicago.
Merilee K. Waters has been published in Chicago Parent Magazine.
Merilee K. Waters has advocated for children with learning disabilities to receive appropriate accommodations in the classroom.

Merilee K. Waters will be taking the Oakton Community College Paralegal Stuies Program through the ABA approval process and Merilee K. Waters is looking forward to becoming more active in local politics.

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Education

Dominican Univeristy , United States , River Forest, IL

Master of Art in Education Administration , Merilee K. Waters graduated with a 4.0/4.0 g.p.a. earning high honors.

dominican.edu

07/2003 - 01/2004
The John Marshall Law School , United States , Chicago, IL

Juris Doctor , Merilee K. Waters graduated in the top quarter of her class after receiving a Deans Scholarship. Merilee K. Waters also received several continuing academic merit scholarships such as the Baim Family Scholarship three times.

Jmls.edu

08/2000 - 05/2007
Dominican University , United States , River Forest, IL

Masters of Science in Special Education , Merilee K. Waters graduated with a 4.0/4.0 g.p.a. earning high honors.

dominican.edu

06/1996 - 07/1997
Loyola University , United States , Chicago, IL

Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction , Merilee K. Waters graduated with a 4.0/4.0 g.p.a. earning high honors.

loyola.edu

08/1990 - 01/1992
Loyola University , United States , Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Arts in History , Merilee K. Waters graduated magna cum laude.

loyola.edu

08/1984 - 01/1989

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Career History

Owner and Principal , United States , Skokie, IL

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07/2009 to 07/2013
Staff Attorney , United States , Chicago, IL

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02/2008 to 07/2009
Division Chair , United States , Orland Park, IL

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08/2005 to 05/2007
Department Chair , United States , Franklin Park, IL

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08/2004 to 06/2005
History Teacher , United States , Berwyn, IL

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08/1992 to 06/2004
Staff Attorney , United States , Chicago, IL

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Chair & Professor of Paralegal Studies , United States , Skokie

oakton.edu/paralegal

to 12/2099