DANIEL GABIN
Hollywood,FL
Summary
Dynamic, resourceful professional educator with a dedication to fostering growth and development in students. Strongly committed to teaching mainstream and special needs youth to develop social and academic skills to increase independence with functional life skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Phyiscal Education Teacher
The Victory Center
North Miami Beach Miami, Florida
09.2021 - Current
- Communicate frequently with parents, students and faculty to reach physical education goals for autistic children.
- Instruct students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
- Implement creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Track data on ongoing physical education goals through Catalyst system.
Spanish & Life Skills Teacher
Atlantis Academy
Coral Springs, FL
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.
- Created supportive learning environment for foreign students to nurture budding language development.
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Provided insight and ideas to promote client growth.
Reading, Social Skills and P.E Teacher
Divine AcademySpecial Needs Therapy School
Hollywood, FL
08.2012 - 06.2020
- Collaborate with a team of faculty to develop after-school tutorial program for students with special needs to increase independence in functional life skills.
- Modify the general education curriculum for the Reading class to accommodate adolescent students with special needs using evidence-based instructional techniques and technologies in various subjects.
- Develop and instruct a social skills curriculum in a group setting.
- Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports and safety.
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
Owner & Operator
Gigs By Gabin, LLC
Hollywood, FL
02.2019 - Current
- Professional music creator and mixer
- DJ and Emcee in various musical platforms
- Perform at public and private events such as weddings, birthdays, kid's parties, fundraisers, karaoke, bands, hotels and other venues.
- Lighting and sound engineering
- Planning, organizing and networking events
- Proficient using audio equipment and software
- Licensed and Insured
- Assess income and expenses and adapt plans to improve profit levels.
- Coordinate florists, photographers, videographers, musicians, officiants and ceremony participants during rehearsals and pre-ceremony, ceremony and reception events.
- Fulfill contractual obligations, including communications, vendor coordination, schedule creation, budget administration and rehearsal and day of event coordination.
Youth Summer Camp Coordinator
Merrimack Valley YMCA
Lawrence, MA
06.2013 - 08.2013
- Created and implemented curriculum, activities, and outings for middle school students to develop social skills and improve overall academic performance.
- Administered program guidelines and supervised summer camp staff members on a daily basis.
Lead Counselor & Case Manager
Memorial Regional Hospital
Hollywood, FL
06.2008 - 07.2012
- Counseled at-risk teenagers with on-site and at home therapy to adapt and enhance life skills, social skills and independent living skills.
- Allocated family counseling.
- Designed and implemented educational tutoring.
- Provided community outreach services.
Lead Employment Services Specialist
Victory Community Services, Inc
Miami Gardens, FL
06.2011 - 02.2012
- Provided career and employment counseling to persons with disabilities.
- Ran On-The Job Training for OJT clients.
- Arranged employment services, pre-placement training and ongoing employment follow-up.
- Offered job development, assessment, coaching, placement and ongoing employment support.
Youth Care Worker
The Haven
Boca Raton, FL
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Provided counseling and mentoring for male children residing in three foster care cottages in need of health awareness, educational improvements, independent living assistance, psychological support and family placement.
- Organized and led after-school study groups and weekly therapy groups.
- Supervised activities and outings with children.
- Initiated outdoor leadership program; implemented individualized student development plans emphasizing outdoor activities, resulting in improved self-esteem, behavior, and academics.
Program Manager & Training Coordinator
Alternate Family Care, INC
Hollywood, FL
12.2001 - 05.2008
- Managed direct care staff, nurses, and therapists in scheduling, payroll, environmental Care, budgeting, compliance, quality control, hiring, disciplinary action, and safety.
- Trained personnel in Crisis Management, Water Safety, Abuse and Neglect, First Aid and CPR, Family Development, Medication Certification and other training that would enhance the well-being of children with emotional disturbances (ages 6-17) in two therapeutic residential group homes and one statewide inpatient psychiatric program.
Education
Crisis Management Certification
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY07.2005
Bachelor of Science - Communications
Miami International University
Miami, FL06.2005
Associates of Science - Broadcasting
The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
05.2001
Skills
- Microsoft Office Creative learning strategies
- Managing classroom for diverse populations Special education
- Expertise in health and fitness Age-appropriate lesson planning
- Experience with students with special needs Classroom discipline
- Teaching/tutoring Student motivation
- Skilled in adapting instruction for diverse learning styles
- academic, budgeting, coaching, counseling, CPR, Crisis Management, clients, Fluent in English, English, First Aid, functional, hiring, instruction, Team Building, leadership, lesson planning, Managing, mentoring, Microsoft Office, payroll, personnel, quality control, Reading, Safety, scheduling, Self-Motivated, Spanish, Teaching, therapy, time management, tutoring
Timeline
Phyiscal Education Teacher
The Victory Center
09.2021 - Current
Spanish & Life Skills Teacher
Atlantis Academy
08.2020 - 09.2021
Owner & Operator
Gigs By Gabin, LLC
02.2019 - Current
Youth Summer Camp Coordinator
Merrimack Valley YMCA
06.2013 - 08.2013
Reading, Social Skills and P.E Teacher
Divine AcademySpecial Needs Therapy School
08.2012 - 06.2020
Lead Employment Services Specialist
Victory Community Services, Inc
06.2011 - 02.2012
Lead Counselor & Case Manager
Memorial Regional Hospital
06.2008 - 07.2012
Youth Care Worker
The Haven
01.2008 - 01.2011
Program Manager & Training Coordinator
Alternate Family Care, INC
12.2001 - 05.2008
Crisis Management Certification
Cornell University
Bachelor of Science - Communications
Miami International University
Associates of Science - Broadcasting
The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale