GABRIELA MARIA MORALES
New York,NY
Summary
Bilingual (English–Spanish) education professional with experience in family engagement, student services, program coordination, and outreach in school and nonprofit environments. Skilled in supporting students and families, coordinating educational programs, facilitating communication between staff and parents, and managing community partnerships. Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational abilities with a focus on inclusive and equitable education.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Parent Engagement Coordinator
West Side Commons
New York, NY
11.2024 - Current
- Coordinate family workshops and outreach events; act as bilingual liaison between families, teachers, and staff; manage parent communication, volunteer recruitment, and translation services; connect families with community resources; assist the Eviction Prevention Counselor scheduling Spanish-speaking clients and collecting documents.
Paraprofessional
Horizon Healthcare Staffing
New York, NY
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Supported teachers with lesson delivery, behavior management, and individualized student support; maintained documentation and classroom organization.
Teacher Assistant
West Harlem Head Start & Family Child Care Network
New York, NY
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Assisted in implementing lessons and developmental assessments; collaborated with families and staff to foster learning aligned with early-education standards.
Teacher Assistant
New York Child Resource Center
New York, NY
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Delivered 1:1 ABA-based instruction for children with autism; supported social and communication skills in inclusive classrooms.
Outreach & Community Specialist
Zeta Charter School
New York, NY
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Conducted family outreach and enrollment; facilitated registration and community engagement events.
Education
B.A. - Sociology
Lehman College, CUNY
Bronx, NY05-2021
A.A. - Liberal Arts
Kingsborough Community College, CUNY
Brooklyn, NY06-2017
Skills
- Fluent in English & Spanish
- Communication & Problem Solving
- Leadership & Teamwork
- Family Engagement
- Community Outreach
- Student Support
- Program Coordination
- Administrative Support
- Microsoft Office
- Google Workspace
Certification
- New York State Office of Children and Family Services
- Mandated Reporter Training (2024-10-28)
- New York State Office of Children and Family Services – Early Childhood Education and Training Program (ECETP)
- Taking a Closer Look at the Legally Exempt Child Care Regulations (2025-08-15)
- Identifying and Responding to Anaphylaxis (2025-04-29)
- Foundation in Health and Safety e-Learning (2024-11-06)
- Building on the Foundation of Health and Safety (2024-11-03)
- Supervision of Children (2022-08-26)
- Elijah’s Law – Identifying and Responding to Anaphylaxis (2022-07-14)
- Preventing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Promoting Safe Sleeping (2022-07-14)
Timeline
Parent Engagement Coordinator
West Side Commons
11.2024 - Current
Paraprofessional
Horizon Healthcare Staffing
02.2024 - 11.2024
Teacher Assistant
West Harlem Head Start & Family Child Care Network
08.2022 - 04.2023
Teacher Assistant
New York Child Resource Center
06.2022 - 08.2022
Outreach & Community Specialist
Zeta Charter School
03.2022 - 05.2022
A.A. - Liberal Arts
Kingsborough Community College, CUNY
B.A. - Sociology
Lehman College, CUNY
COMPUTER PROGRAMS
- Adobe Acrobat, Connecteam, Otter.ai, Microsoft 365 (Word & Excel), Google Suite, Social Media Applications
- Typing Speed: 30+ WPM