Gabriel Miranda
Freehold,NJ
Summary
Enthusiastic mentor and youth support professional with a background in mechanical engineering and hands-on experience supporting children in inclusive learning environments. Passionate about making science engaging, interactive, and accessible.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inclusion Aide
YMCA After School Program
05.2025 - Current
- Supported students in a 1:3 ratio with behavioral challenges, including children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (Level 3)
- Applied evidence-based de-escalation strategies and positive reinforcement to improve emotional regulation and participation
- Collected behavioral data and collaborated with staff to track progress and refine support strategies
STEM Mentor
Youth Tutoring Program
02.2020 - 11.2022
- Mentored and tutored students through weekly virtual sessions during COVID, providing consistent academic support
- Simplified complex academic concepts into clear, engaging explanations to improve student understanding and confidence
- Built strong rapport with students to increase motivation, participation, and overall academic performance
Product Manager / Manufacturing Engineer
The Boeing Company
07.2019 - 12.2020
- Led 10-person cross-functional coordination meetings with procurement, design, and production teams to ensure on-time completion of B-747 systems testing
- Authored 30+ cable installation work orders meeting QA torque, bonding, and grounding requirements with >95% first-pass quality
- Translated complex engineering requirements into clear, actionable instructions for shop floor execution, improving workflow efficiency and team alignment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
Blacksburg, VA06-2019
Skills
- Behavioral & Educational:
- Positive Reinforcement,
- De-escalation Techniques
- Autism Spectrum Support
- Interpersonal:
- Child Engagement,
- Individualized Support,
- Classroom Support
- Technical
- Project Management
- Manufacturing Engineering Fundamentals,
- Software Development (JavaScript, React, Python)
Certification
Flatiron School Coding Bootcamp Full Stack Web Development
Timeline
Inclusion Aide
YMCA After School Program
05.2025 - Current
STEM Mentor
Youth Tutoring Program
02.2020 - 11.2022
Product Manager / Manufacturing Engineer
The Boeing Company
07.2019 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University