Introduction

Hello everyone. My name is Angela Gutierrez. I am currently an instructor at ABLE Industries. We are a vocational training program for adults with developmental disabilities. Our main goal is to train and prepare our clients for successful employment in their local community. My job is to train them in performing tasks such as janitorial work, grounds maintenance, lawn care, and warehouse work. I also mentor them by showing them how to work with others and how to behave appropriately in a professional working environment. I am finally at the end of the road of my bachelor's degree journey. I am set to be graduating in May of 2016. I am studying Social Science with an emphasis in psychology. My end goal is to be a social worker for children and at risk youth. My clients that I train inspire me everyday. I finally have a way to apply all of the things I have learned from my classes here at Brandman University. My work experience is very diverse. I have worked all kinds of different jobs like housekeeping, agriculture, masonry assistant, cashier, loss prevention, and waitressing. I was also a motor transport operator in the Marine Corps.