Gabrielle Baker
Adams,NY
Summary
Knowledgeable teaching professional with strong leadership background, excellent program management expertise and devotion to meeting learning needs of each student and staff member. Analytical problem-solver successful in calmly approaching any problem to devise appropriate interventions and resolve concerns. Resilient leader with proactive mindset and excellent communication skills. Prevents issues using creative, hands-on solutions built on deep understanding of successful business practices. Known for effective support and dynamic leadership.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director
The Treehouse Child Care Center
Watertown, NY
09.2020 - Current
- Provided oversight of all departments to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to ensure organizational growth and development.
- Recruited, trained, mentored, evaluated, coached, and managed staff members to ensure success in achieving their goals.
- Managed the organization's financial resources and operations to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
- Utilized effective communication strategies when speaking with colleagues, administrators, parents, and students alike.
Preschool Lead Teacher
The Treehouse Child Care Center
Watertown, NY
08.2017 - 12.2019
- Utilized curriculum and planned daily lessons to cover required topics and meet the needs of children with varying developmental levels.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate activities to promote physical, mental, social and emotional growth of the preschoolers.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Monitored students' progress using observation techniques and documented development records.
Daycare Provider
Home Daycare
Adams, NY
09.2013 - 08.2017
- Organized and implemented activities to stimulate physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development of children in a daycare setting.
- Provided care for infants and toddlers by changing diapers, preparing meals, helping with nap times, and organizing playtime activities.
- Communicated with parents regarding their child's progress in the daycare program.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality policies when discussing any information related to the children or families enrolled in the program.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Educational Studies And Childcare Administration
SUNY Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY05-2022
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Jefferson Community College
Watertown, NY05-2013
Skills
- Highly Organized
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Parent communication
- Leadership ability
- Team-building strength
- Staff supervision
- Facility oversight
- Records maintenance
- Regulatory Compliance
- Crisis Management
- Talent Recruitment
- Emergency preparedness planning
Certification
- Member of Aspire
- Member of MERIT and STARS
- Member of Early Care and Education Workforce Registry
- Infant, Child and Adult First Aid and CPR Certified
- MAT Certified
- Foundations of Health and Safety Training
- Elopement/Visual Classroom Supports/Behavior Strategies Training
- Early Childhood: ASD Intervention Practices Training
- Identifying and Responding to Anaphylaxis Training
- ACEs and Trauma-informed Practices Training
- Prevention and Identification of Brain Injuries, including Abusive Head Trauma Training
- Anti-Bias Education in Early Childhood Training
- Reflective Supervision and Supporting Ongoing Professional Development of Staff Training
- Mandated Reporter Training
- Health Care Plan - Writing and Implementing Training
- Health and Safety: Competencies in Child Care for Day Care Center Training
References
Professional Reference:
Mandy Burt
The Treehouse Child Care Center CEO
Watertown, NY, USA
Cell: (253) 326-6951
Mandy@thetreehousenny.com
Personal Reference:
Abby Allen
HR Director for ElderChoice Inc
Auburn, NY, USA
Friend of 11 years
Cell: (315)907-9182
aallen@elderchoiceinc.com
Timeline
Executive Director
The Treehouse Child Care Center
09.2020 - Current
Preschool Lead Teacher
The Treehouse Child Care Center
08.2017 - 12.2019
Daycare Provider
Home Daycare
09.2013 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Educational Studies And Childcare Administration
SUNY Empire State College
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Jefferson Community College
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