Michelle Varty, MA, CRC

Experience

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  Snowline Joint Unified School District

  Feb 2013 - Jan 2019

  Substitute Teacher

  From Kindergarten to High School, I cover all types of classes, complete progress reports which included individualized notes regarding students' strengths and areas of improvement in long term positions, correct behavioral problems by using the classroom behavioral system, implement existing lesson plans, overseeing classroom activities, assigning homework, following the full time teacher's instructions, and grading tests.

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  San Joaquin Valley College

  Oct 2013 - Oct 2015

  Instructor

  Working with minimal supervision from the Academic Dean and technical supervision from the Program Director or Division Manager, I was primarily responsible for the delivery of lecture and/or lab instruction to a population of diverse students I prepared and taught courses in; Psychology, Sociology and Public Speaking to students working to obtain their Associated degree. I assessed and analyzed student mastery of course and program learning outcomes. Revieed assessment data and adjusted curriculum and instructional methodologies to improve student learning. Contributed to outcome discussions at the campus, program and institution levels. Fulfilled all duties enumerated within the Statement of Faculty Responsibilities, attended educational and campus meetings. Contacted students outside the classroom due to student absence to relay information related to class work and assignments. Show less

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  California Department of Rehabilitation

  Jan 2016 - Mar 2016

  Intern

  Observed blind field service counselor, both in the office and in the field, working with clients.

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  Victor Valley College

  Jan 2017 - Mar 2017

  Intern

  Observed counselor in the Students with Disabilities Department, as well as in general counsiling.

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  East Valley SELPA - San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools

  Mar 2017 - Jun 2017

  Student Internship CaPromise/Job Coach

  The California Promise Initiative (CaPROMISE) represents the opportunity for multiple organizations, working in partnership, to provide a coordinated set of services and supports to child SSI recipients ages 14-16 and their families designed to increase economic self-sufficiency.

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  California State University-San Bernardino

  Jun 2017 - Jun 2018

  Job Developer

  I am responsible for assisting CSUSB students with disabilities with job development, job placement, follow up services, preparing resumes, applications, and cover letters and reinforce job-seeking skills through one-on-one job development. I assist in developing a disability-friendly network of employers for internship and employment opportunities that are relevant to the students’ area of study by contacting employers throughout the CSUSB service region to establish professional/entry-level internships, obtain individual interviews and provide individualized job placement. Show less

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  Valley Health

  Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

  Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist

  I Conduct vocational evaluation with Injured Worker, administer standardized aptitude tests during evaluation (CAPS and RAVEN) to assess clients’ suitability for employment, write evaluations on findings and prepare paperwork for lawyers to take to court in workman's comp cases. I maintain knowledge about job availability in the current labor market as well as the skills that are needed to perform specific jobs.

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  California State University-San Bernardino - WorkAbility IV

  Nov 2018 - Jan 2018

  Interim Career Transition Resource Coordinator

  Develop student success plans, conducts routine in-takes, and maintains records of encounters in a robust Access database.Document and prepare monthly reports for the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR).Explores career options, identifies needs for supportive services, and facilitates on- and off-campus referrals, provides resources for reasonable accommodations and assistive technology.Helps students/DOR clients select courses to expand job opportunities and timing and coordination of internship opportunities. Show less

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  Department Of Rehabilitation

  Dec 2018 - now

  Senior Voctional Rehabilitation Counselor/QRP
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  California State University-San Bernardino

  Aug 2022 - Jan 2023

  Adjunct Professor
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  California Department of Rehabilitation

  Jul 2023 - now

  Student services counselor

  Serving students 16-21 providing career readiness services. In schools, community day school, community college, juvenile detentions centers, homeless shelters, mental health offices, where there are students, I am there. I cover the entire high desert, all the way to Needles and Big Bear.Some of the Supports Available are Career ExplorationEmployment- paid work experience Money ManagementInterview and résumé preparation Connecting with Community ResourcesSelf advocacy training and so much more! Show less