Jeanette Grimm
Costa Mesa,CA
Summary
Excellent written communication and verbal skills; team player, flexible, patient, and professional; works independently and takes initiative; extremely organized and great problem-solving skills; ability to prioritize and multi-task; strong conference/workshop preparation and presentation skills; effective delegation and scheduling skills; able to coordinate various aspects for best outcomes possible; well-versed in and able to apply equitable protocols.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Division Area Office Coordinator
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA
06.2023 - Current
- Organizes and prioritizes administrative support duties and information flow
- Interprets and conveys policies and procedures to staff and students
- Organizes workloads to streamline tasks and efficiently oversee day-to-day operations under tight deadlines
- Monitors division program budgets, reconciles expenditures, and performs other fiscal functions
- Establishes and tracks timelines for projects and activities
- Creates, verifies, edits, and distributes faculty load sheets
- Event planning including venue identification, catering orders, and agenda development
- Fields and advises student inquiries related to support services
- Works closely with division dean and communicates with all program managers, staff, PEs, and SAs
Part-Time Faculty
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA
08.2021 - Current
- Teaches Tutor Training courses (TUTR A090N/A091N) both online and in person
- Adapts teaching strategies to different student learning styles and skill levels
- Develops the course management system (Canvas) focusing on student accessibility for online instruction
- Utilizes diverse teaching methods, lectures, presentations, and class activities to deliver curriculum
- Develops and presents campus-wide workshops including learning styles, motivation, growth mindset, grit
- Covers as Faculty Coordinator to oversee operation for entire Student Success Center
Tutorial Services Specialist
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA
08.2019 - Current
- Coordinates with Faculty Facilitator to interview and select tutor candidates; initiates and follows through with hiring process
- Provides orientation and training to new tutors
- Works with Faculty Facilitator to evaluate tutors for professionalism, attitude, and compliance with policies
- Develops materials for training tutors and for student reference
- Schedules tutors according to tutor availability and student demand within budgetary constraints
- Reviews and approves tutor timecards
- Monitors tutoring sessions between tutors and students
- Handles and troubleshoots problematic tutor and student behavior
- Coordinates with other staff and faculty in Student Success Center to establish protocols for smooth running of Center and formulate plans to improve Center
- Conducts informational presentations about the Center to other classrooms and other departments
- Creates marketing materials and promotes Student Success Center via various platforms such as OCC App, campus events, workshops, class presentations, etc.
- Collaborates with campus faculty to create supportive study groups for courses
Writing Tutor
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa , CA
10.2014 - 05.2019
- Guided college students in their writing assignments, explained and clarified concepts, assisted in writing process and problem-solving while encouraging student independence; identified need for study skills
- Tutored college students of all levels and abilities; frequently assisted students of special programs with an equity perspective, including those with disabilities
- Referred and assisted students with campus resources for academic and non-academic needs
- Conducted workshops for college students on writing aspects and gave orientations to English classes
- Managed front desk; checked-in students and assigned tutors to students; adjusted schedule as needed
- Developed new learning materials, including Directed Learning Activities, workshops, and handouts
- Trained new tutors in tutoring protocol, session management, and best practices for equity students
Lead Preschool Teacher
Fountain Valley United Methodist Preschool
Fountain Valley, CA
02.2009 - 08.2013
- Conducted all instructional activities for up to 24 three-to-four year olds
- Created annual curriculum that covered all learning areas (math, language, science, art, social studies, dramatic play, music, physical fitness, etc.), social skills, and religious studies
- Observed students for potential learning disabilities and recommended screenings when needed
- Managed and trained assistant teachers and volunteers in best teaching practices; coordinated and delegated tasks for most effective and efficient classroom management
- Maintained top scores on Orange County Department of Education preschool program evaluations
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CAProfessional Certificate - Preschool Teacher Certificate
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CAMaster of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Cal State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CASkills
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint
- Google platforms, Outlook, Zoom, Teams
- Canvas, Accudemia, Nuventive, Neogov, BANNER
Professional Development / Campus Involvement
President, Classified Senate Fall 2022 - Spring 2023 ; Executive VP, Classified Senate Fall 2023 - Spring 2024
Caring Campus Work Team Fall 2022 - current
Data Coaching Summer 2023 - current
College Council & District Consultation Council Fall 2022 - Spring 2023
Institutional Effectiveness Committee Spring 2021 - current
Accreditation Coordinating Committee Fall 2022 - current
SafeZone Ally (LGBTIA+) and EEO Training (Equal Employment Opportunity) Completed March 2022
Timeline
Division Area Office Coordinator
Orange Coast College
06.2023 - Current
Part-Time Faculty
Orange Coast College
08.2021 - Current
Tutorial Services Specialist
Orange Coast College
08.2019 - Current
Writing Tutor
Orange Coast College
10.2014 - 05.2019
Lead Preschool Teacher
Fountain Valley United Methodist Preschool
02.2009 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California, Irvine
Professional Certificate - Preschool Teacher Certificate
Orange Coast College
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Cal State University, Long Beach