Hollie Aldridge
I am a working mother who has a love for education and skills training. My career thus far has been dedicated to improving the life of others in some capacity through dedication to increasing knowledge. I believe I carry on this theme in every aspect of my life. My personal philosophy is that everyone has the ability to meet their potential. I look for the good in the world.
Professional Info
It may look as if I am a nomad, but really it has all been one adventure after another. Each experience has allowed me to develop into a better learner, collaborator, employee, and problem solver. Please review the below information detailing my experience. I look forward to more indepth conversation on my experiences.
School to Work Specialist, Mendocino County Office of Education, California
January 2013 – Present
Working with students/consumers with mental health diagnosis, court/community students with special needs, and outlying areas to obtain training assistance, college assistance and job development after high school. Monthly reporting requirements, with constant case noting. Assisted in the development of the transition plan at the student's Individualized Education Plan meeting and Individualized Plan for Employment development.
Home Hospital Teacher/Substitute Teacher/Homeless Coordinator/BRONCO Program Specialist, Willits Unified School District, California
April 2011 – December 2013
Create and implement curriculum in all subject areas - home setting for a student with medical needs. Collaborated with district staff and supporting agencies to provide services for students within the district. Data input requirements and case noting. Organizing events and provided needed supports.
Mental Health Clinician, EHS Support Services, Virginia
July 2008 – August 2009
Created, implemented and monitored Individualized Service Plans for clients who have a DSM-IV-TR (2000) diagnosis. Collaborated with other service agencies and network contacts.
Special Education Teacher, Tekoa Residential Facility/Floyd School District, Virginia
August 2006 – June 2008
Created, implemented and monitored Individualized Education Plans for students with special needs. Supervised Instructional Assistants in a mainstream, resource, and self contained environment. Indirectly supervised Americorps volunteers. Conducted assessments and developed reports based on data. Created student portfolios with samples of student work experience and results.
Cross-Categorical Special Education Teacher, Chinle Unified School District, Navajo Nation Arizona
January 2005 – June 2006
Created, implemented and monitored Individualized Education Plans for students with special needs. Supervised Instructional Assistants in a mainstream, resource, and self contained environment. Conducted assessments and developed reports based on data. Created student portfolios with samples of student work experience and results
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