Andrea White
Lakeside ,CA
Summary
Proven Special Education Office Assistant at GUHSD-West Hills High School, adept in time management and verbal communication. Excelled in coordinating IEP meetings and fostering partnerships, significantly enhancing program success. Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, ensuring seamless administrative support and positive outcomes for students and staff.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Office Assistant
GUHSD-West Hills High School
08.2012 - Current
- Supports assigned administrative personnel, school psychologists, teacher advocates and/or
staff to assist them in the completion of their administrative functions. - Coordinates and schedule Individualized Education Program
meetings - Compiles data from a variety of sources (e.g., psychologist reports/evaluations, IEP meetings, reports in the Special Education Information System [SEIS], graduation lists, budget data) to comply with financial, legal and/or administrative requirements.
- Prepares and coordinates schedules and calendars as directed including site facilities use; arranges for District
Interpreter/Translators to attend IEP and school site/departmental meetings. - Answers telephones; takes and relays messages as appropriate; directs calls to appropriate personnel; greets and assists visitors; responds to inquiries from a variety of
internal and external parties.
CAREER TECHNICIAN
Grossmont Union High School District
08.2008 - 06.2011
- Collaborates with other public agencies (e.g. State Department of Rehabilitation, Regional Centers, local colleges, etc.) for the purpose of enhancing the success of the students in the program through ensuring the support of services that ensures a smooth transition for students following graduation.
- Evaluates students and employers for the purpose of ensuring program success by matching job requirements to student
skills and abilities. - Implements classroom transition and career related instruction and work based learning activities for the purpose of meeting program objectives.
- Maintains liaisons with employers, community leaders and organizations for the purpose of building resources and
expanding program opportunities for eligible students. - Monitors a variety of activities related to program (e.g. student progress, referrals, etc.) for the purpose of collecting
information for use in evaluating and/or modifying program and assessing student success. - Performs record keeping and clerical functions for the purpose of supporting department functions.
- Prepares written materials for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written support and/or
conveying information. - Recruits qualified students into the program for the purpose of providing them with information on career and/or
educational opportunities. - Responds to inquiries (e.g. students, parents, government agencies, employers, staff, etc.) for the purpose of solving
problems, providing information and/or referral.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
San Diego State University
San Diego, CAMasters of Education - Special Education
National University
La Jolla, CA03.2025
Skills
- Time Management
- Data Entry
- Strong Problem Solver
- Filing and data archiving
- Office Supplies Management
- Scheduling Meetings
- Spreadsheet Creation
- Positive Attitude
- Verbal Communication
- Dedicated Team Player
Timeline
Special Education Office Assistant
GUHSD-West Hills High School
08.2012 - Current
CAREER TECHNICIAN
Grossmont Union High School District
08.2008 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
San Diego State University
Masters of Education - Special Education
National University
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