Bridget G. Garrison
Bellflower,CA
Summary
Compassionate professional with over 8 years of experience working with students in Special Education and Career Technical Education industries. Passionate about providing knowledge, guidance and respect to all students regardless of skill level or ability. Trustworthy and upbeat team player with a heart of students, and a hardworking, solution-oriented mentality. Adept at supporting all staff and student needs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vocational Planning Technician
Whittier Union High School District
Whittier , CA
08.2021 - Current
- Participate in developing student transition plans for all special education students over age 15, through student vocational assessments and interviews, including participating in IEP process as necessary.
- Administer a variety of assessments and interview strategies in order to gain a strong sense of each student's personal goals, strengths and ability levels, in order to guide them properly through their transition process.
- Keep detailed notes, files, and spreadsheets in order to provide students will personalized and confidential support.
- Work as liaison between The Department of Rehabilitation and school district to provide a series of vocational skills and supports to students as necessary.
- Teach students individually, and in groups, job skills, job search strategies, resume writing skills, interview skills, soft skills and a variety of other professional skills.
- Serve and meet with my Department of Rehabilitation case load of over 35 students monthly to provide them with individualized services, all while keeping efficient case notes.
- Treat each student with respect, kindness, and hope regardless of their physical or mental capabilities.
Instructional Vocational Specialist
Whittier Union High School District
Whittier, CA
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Works directly with one to 3 students in effort to develop employment related soft skills such as eye contact, personal space, work pace, and following directions
- Assists students in learning personal life skills such as grooming, hygiene, money handling, telling time, and dressing appropriately
- Escorts students to job sites, explains specific job details and assists students as needed
- In conjunction with teacher, works individually with students based on IEP related goals. Track student behavior and skills in effort to measure growth
- Works directly with students to verify individual skill level and job interests. Provides individual assistance for students based on needs and specific job details
- Role play in small group or individual settings in order to help students become more comfortable with job assignments or skills
- Offer encouraging words, gentle suggestions, and help redirect student focus while at job sites to foster confidence, independence and competency
Executive Assistant
The Nest Eatery
Bellflower, California
11.2016 - 08.2019
- Create memos, brochures and employee handbook amendments as directed
- Developed and maintained internal employee filing system
- Source and order office supplies and equipment
- Frequently use word processing, spreadsheet, budgeting, and personnel software
- Set up meetings and appointments; create themes, agendas and record meeting minute
- Conduct research as needed to stay informed of industry laws, policies, and trends
- Schedule and conduct new hire orientations
- Process, file and maintain all human resource related forms for all employees
Career Specialist
Coastline Regional Occupation Program
Costa Mesa, CA
09.2012 - 06.2014
- Studied ROP's wide variety of Career Technical Education course offerings, descriptions, requirements, and credits in order to promote classes properly
- Recruited, registered, tracked, and mentored CTE students
- Compiled reports on CTE student attendance, assignments, grades and progress reports
- Assisted Career Center staff in planning and executing events, such as: college prep presentations, award nights, and college fairs
- Maintained a current Job Board with over 15 local businesses for any interested students
- Administered personality and career testing to students. Made recommendations or accommodations to students with disabilities
- Held workshops for 9th-12th graders on interview skills, resume writing, and professional communication
Program Assistant, Student Services
Coastline Regional Occupation Program
Costa Mesa, CA
11.2010 - 09.2012
- Assisted adult CTE students in course selection; received and processed adult student applications and fees
- Input a wide variety of data into an assigned student computer system
- Coordinated and documented all student accommodations for after school CTE courses; including learning, processing and physical disabilities
- Prepared and compiled first day packets for teachers to assist with attendance, classroom management, and special needs referral forms
- Scheduled and facilitated prerequisite tests; analyzed the results and communicated the outcome to prospective students
- Created PDF forms, training manuals, memos, agendas, and recorded meeting minutes
- Helped support and develop 22 Career Specialists on high school campuses through monthly meetings, extra training, troubleshooting, system creation, and creativity
- Performed scholarship interviews
Administrative Assistant, Student Services
Coastline Regional Occupation Program
Costa Mesa, CA
06.2008 - 11.2010
- Compiled and analyzed data using spreadsheets or other database software such as Excel and AIM
- Provided information to students and families regarding the options for Career Technical Education courses in high school
- Completed requisitions as directed by Student Services Director and staff
- Updated and maintained Student Services department web page, as well as a department blog and personal Career Specialist web pages
- Greeted visitors in person and on the phone with a smile
- Organized, filed, faxed and copied daily. Received, sorted and routed incoming correspondence
- Prepare notices, packets and informational materials for mailing
Education
Beginning Teacher Program - Internship Credential
Los Angeles County Office of Education
Downey2022
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
California State University
Long Beach, California2008
Skills
- Recipient of Classified Recognition Award, 2020-21
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 and Google Suite
- Experienced with student information programs: Aeries, Parent Square, Gradelink and SchoolLoop
- Knowledge of IEP processes
- Case management, and student assessment experience
- Passionate about preparing all students to become college and career ready
- Participation in community based instruction program
- Understanding of diversified instruction, specialized instruction and development of individualized goals
Certification
CBEST 2019
CSET (Multiple Subjects) 2021
Classroom Organization and Management (COMP) 2021
Timeline
Vocational Planning Technician
Whittier Union High School District
08.2021 - Current
Instructional Vocational Specialist
Whittier Union High School District
08.2019 - 08.2021
Executive Assistant
The Nest Eatery
11.2016 - 08.2019
Career Specialist
Coastline Regional Occupation Program
09.2012 - 06.2014
Program Assistant, Student Services
Coastline Regional Occupation Program
11.2010 - 09.2012
Administrative Assistant, Student Services
Coastline Regional Occupation Program
06.2008 - 11.2010
Beginning Teacher Program - Internship Credential
Los Angeles County Office of Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
California State University
CBEST 2019
CSET (Multiple Subjects) 2021
Classroom Organization and Management (COMP) 2021
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