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Gabrielle Barnett-Bobo

Waldorf,MD

Summary

Military Spouse who is highly-motivated with the desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Child Care Center Director

Emergent preparatory Academy
Washington, DC
01.2023 - 11.2023
  • Developed and implemented policies and procedures for the center to ensure safety and quality standards are met.
  • Managed daily operations of the childcare center, including overseeing staff and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Ensured all necessary paperwork is completed accurately and submitted in a timely manner.
  • Conducted regular inspections of the facility to ensure it meets safety standards set by local authorities.
  • Maintained accurate records of attendance, meals served, medical records, incident reports.
  • Scheduled activities for children in accordance with state licensing requirements.
  • Provided guidance, support, and training to teachers on classroom management strategies, curriculum development, and teaching methods.
  • Created lesson plans that were age-appropriate for each group of children under care.
  • Assisted in recruiting qualified personnel to work at the childcare center as needed.
  • Oversaw staff performance evaluations and provided feedback when necessary.
  • Handled customer service inquiries from parents regarding their children's needs or experiences at the center.
  • Facilitated communication between teachers about curriculum changes or updates.
  • Organized special events such as field trips or holiday celebrations for children at the center.
  • Resolved conflicts between staff members if needed.
  • Familiarized parents with center's policies, regulations, fees and curriculum.
  • Monitored compliance with state, federal and company regulations, standards and requirements.
  • Created and updated records to document employee and participant information.
  • Worked with parents and staff to improve student behavioral and learning issues with proactive approaches.
  • Trained, managed and motivated employees to promote professional skill development.
  • Set and enhanced program schedules to meet expected demands and enhance student learning opportunities.
  • Established and enforced modern educational standards to support student needs.
  • Determined allocations of funds for staff, equipment and authorized purchases.

Program Manager

KinderCare Learning Centers
Washington, DC
01.2022 - 11.2022
  • Organized programs and activities in accordance with the mission and goals of the organization
  • Communicated regularly with external partners to ensure alignment of strategies and goals.
  • Collaborated with teams across departments to develop effective strategies for executing programs.
  • Conducted regular meetings with team members to review progress and address any issues or concerns arising from the program execution process.
  • Provided guidance and support to team members in order to achieve targets within defined deadlines.
  • Assisted in developing training materials for new hires involved in the program activities.
  • Analyzed data collected during the course of the program operations and reported results accordingly.
  • Maintained positive relationships with vendors by monitoring their performance against agreed upon contractual terms.
  • Reviewed customer feedbacks on a regular basis in order to identify potential areas of improvement in service delivery.
  • Created presentations outlining proposed solutions for addressing challenges encountered during program execution.
  • Managed program budgets and timelines, ensuring projects stayed on track and within allocated resources.
  • Oversaw program compliance with requirements, schedule and budget.
  • Implemented plans designed for individual's specific needs.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
  • Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
  • Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
  • Created and managed budgets for training and team building activities.
  • Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.

Out of Ratio Site Director

KinderCare Learning Centers
Washington, DC
06.2020 - 01.2022
  • Led and supervised a team of teachers to create unique and engaging classroom experiences
  • Provided guidance, direction, and support to ensure completion of projects on time and within budget.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standards in the workplace.
  • Monitored daily activities of site personnel to ensure quality assurance standards were met.
  • Managed relationships with vendors, contractors, and other external stakeholders.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop innovative solutions for operational challenges.
  • Maintained accurate records of all financial transactions related to the site's operations.
  • Assisted in recruiting, training, evaluating, and disciplining employees as needed.
  • Resolved conflicts between personnel in a timely manner while maintaining professional demeanor.
  • Oversaw inventory management activities such as tracking stock levels and ordering supplies.
  • Implemented new procedures for streamlining processes and increasing productivity.
  • Coordinated special events that promoted community engagement with the organization.
  • Reviewed employee performance evaluations regularly to ensure equitable treatment among staff members.
  • Maintained productive communication between relevant parties.
  • Established and maintained close working relationships with staff, clients and vendors.
  • Resolved work issues and team conflicts to promote progress on complex projects.
  • Communicated daily progress and incident reports to clients and corporate offices.
  • Complied with safety procedures and monitored team members for adherence to safety protocols on job sites.
  • Prioritized and assigned tasks to successfully direct workforce in constantly changing environment.
  • Organized and participated in monthly on-site meetings with clientele and subcontractors.
  • Monitored and evaluated performance of school employees.
  • Facilitated staff meetings to convey policy changes and hear employee input.
  • Collaborated with various departments to support and establish programs, lessons and student activities.
  • Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
  • Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with parents and staff to facilitate school operations and student success.
  • Conferred with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies and student behavior or learning problems.
  • Enforced school rules for attendance, discipline and honesty.
  • Partnered with teaching staff to develop and improve curriculum offerings for students.

Risk Youth Mentor/Tutor

Art & Soul Solutions
Washington, DC
08.2016 - 07.2021
  • Engaged in activities outside of the home to help expose youth to new opportunities and experiences
  • Assisted with the development of individualized plans for youth to achieve their goals.
  • Provided guidance, support, and encouragement to at-risk youth.
  • Collaborated with parents, teachers, counselors, and other professionals to ensure positive outcomes for youth.
  • Developed strategies to address challenging behaviors in a constructive manner.
  • Maintained records of progress on goals and objectives set by youth participants.
  • Created an environment that was safe and supportive for all participants in mentoring sessions.
  • Advised youth on resources available within the community that can assist them.
  • Encouraged healthy communication between youths and their families or guardians.
  • Demonstrated respect for differences in culture, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation.
  • Actively listened to understand the needs of each individual participant.
  • Advocated for access to services needed by participants including mental health care and educational assistance.
  • Educated youth about topics such as drug prevention, conflict resolution, decision making skills.
  • Provided crisis intervention when necessary during mentoring sessions.
  • Motivated youth towards successful completion of school assignments or job applications.
  • Monitored progress made by youths towards meeting established goals.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of mentoring program initiatives regularly.
  • Participated in professional development workshops related to effective mentoring practices.
  • Monitored and provided assistance with such activities as homework, fitness and sports, art and literacy.
  • Kept information confidential except in cases pertaining to abuse, neglect or threats.
  • Maintained accurate records and documented client data in company databases.
  • Conducted individual tutoring sessions with students to help them improve their academic performance.
  • Provided comprehensive feedback on student progress, including areas for improvement and successes.
  • Assisted students in developing effective study habits and strategies for success in school.
  • Encouraged students to ask questions about topics they did not understand.
  • Helped students develop critical thinking skills by engaging them in interactive dialogue about challenging concepts.
  • Created a positive learning environment by encouraging open communication between tutor, teacher, and student's family members.
  • Counseled struggling learners on how best to approach difficult subjects or tasks.
  • Provided private instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academic performance and prepare for academic or occupational tests.
  • Designed comfortable tutoring environment conducive to learning.
  • Created and implemented individual lesson plans based on student learning styles.
  • Prepared for tutoring appointments by learning about key topics and planning out structured activities.
  • Prepared students for standardized tests, ACT exams and advanced course placements.
  • Motivated students using feedback and encouragement.

Site Director

KinderCare Learning Centers
Washington, DC
06.2019 - 06.2020
  • Led and supervised a team of teachers to create unique and engaging classroom experiences
  • Developed and implemented strategies to maximize efficiency of operations.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff to review performance metrics and identify areas for improvement.
  • Provided guidance, direction, and support to ensure completion of projects on time and within budget.
  • Monitored daily activities of site personnel to ensure quality assurance standards were met.
  • Managed relationships with vendors, contractors, and other external stakeholders.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop innovative solutions for operational challenges.
  • Maintained accurate records of all financial transactions related to the site's operations.
  • Assisted in recruiting, training, evaluating, and disciplining employees as needed.
  • Resolved conflicts between personnel in a timely manner while maintaining professional demeanor.
  • Oversaw inventory management activities such as tracking stock levels and ordering supplies.
  • Coordinated special events that promoted community engagement with the organization.
  • Reviewed employee performance evaluations regularly to ensure equitable treatment among staff members.
  • Maintained productive communication between relevant parties.
  • Established and maintained close working relationships with staff, clients and vendors.
  • Resolved work issues and team conflicts to promote progress
  • Communicated daily progress and incident reports to clients and corporate offices.
  • Organized and participated in monthly on-site meetings with clientele and subcontractors.
  • Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships.
  • Facilitated staff meetings to convey policy changes and hear employee input.
  • Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
  • Enforced school rules for attendance, discipline and honesty.

Mental Health Counselor

Woodley House Inc
Washington, DC
09.2016 - 06.2019
  • Instructed and guided residents in the completion of tasks to ensure the development of skills
  • Provided individual and group counseling to clients struggling with mental health issues.
  • Educated staff members on the importance of providing culturally competent services to diverse populations.
  • Monitored client safety by assessing risk factors associated with suicide or self-harm behaviors.
  • Provided case management services including linking clients to necessary social services or community supports.
  • Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss client cases and review treatment plans.
  • Attended continuing education courses related to current trends in the field of mental health counseling.
  • Documented service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.
  • Demonstrated sensitivity and competence in treating patients from diverse backgrounds.
  • Assisted clients with identifying feelings and behaviors by asking open-ended questions.
  • Provided counseling for relapse prevention, social issues and mental health problems.
  • Developed positive working relationships with community resource representatives to improve client service.
  • Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.
  • Conferred with clients to discuss treatment options and therapy goals.
  • Diagnosed mental health, emotional and substance abuse disorders.
  • Referred clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.
  • Led patients in individual, family, group and marital therapy sessions.
  • Conducted intake interviews, case recording and test interpretation to assist in obtaining treatment for clients.
  • Gained complete knowledge of relevant statutes, case laws, ethical codes and regulations to adhere to best practice standards for professional practice.
  • Assisted individuals with stress management, self-esteem and issues associated with emotional and mental health.
  • Collaborated with mental health professionals and other staff members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans.
  • Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
  • Prepared and maintained required treatment records and reports.
  • Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss happenings in life to help develop insight into themselves or relationships.
  • Acted as client advocate, coordinating required services and resolving emergency problems in crisis situations.
  • Developed and implemented treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
  • Modified treatment activities or approaches as needed to comply with changes in clients' status.
  • Counseled family members to assist in understanding, dealing with or supporting clients or patients.
  • Sought out quality jobs for individuals and matched with employers for successful employment.

Child and Youth Program Assistant

Joint Base Andrews Airforce Base
Camp Springs, MD
06.2011 - 08.2015
  • Planned, coordinated, and conducted activities for program participants based on observed needs of child
  • Provided guidance and mentorship to children in a recreational setting.
  • Conducted individual and group activities to develop social skills among participants.
  • Supervised children while they participated in various games and activities.
  • Maintained safety standards during all activities.
  • Monitored participant behavior, providing positive reinforcement when appropriate.
  • Supported the development of age-appropriate lesson plans for youth programs.
  • Participated in staff meetings to discuss program goals and objectives.
  • Ensured that all equipment was properly maintained and stored after each activity session.
  • Facilitated communication between parents and guardians and program staff members.
  • Encouraged positive relationships among participants through team building exercises.
  • Developed creative arts projects for children based on their interests.
  • Assisted with homework completion and tutoring sessions as needed.
  • Attended trainings related to youth programming best practices.
  • Created a safe environment where children can express themselves freely.
  • Assisted with the coordination of field trips for participants.
  • Adapted existing activities based on participant needs or requests.
  • Communicated effectively with other professionals working in similar fields.
  • Complied with all rules, regulations and procedures by providing committed and dedicated care, supervision and assistance to program children and youth.
  • Implemented fun and educational activities appealing to large number of children and maintained high level of participation.
  • Used active listening to collaborate and communicate with children, fellow personnel and parents.
  • Attended all program staff meetings, treatment reviews, IEPs and other agency meetings.
  • Administered recreation programs to keep activities running smoothly to serve 200+ youth.
  • Trained and managed volunteer staff to accomplish program objectives.
  • Coordinated facilities preparation, break-down and cleaning for each event and activity.
  • Maintained confidential patient documentation to prevent data compromise and comply with HIPAA regulations.

Education

B.A in Psychology -

University Maryland University College
03.2019

Skills

  • Curriculum Planning
  • Child development knowledge
  • Staff Management
  • First-aid and CPR
  • Program assessment
  • Safety regulations compliance
  • Administrative Functions
  • Staff hiring
  • Inclusive Practices
  • Parental engagement
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Curriculum Development
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Effective Communication
  • Classroom Management
  • Written Communication
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Organizational Skills
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Adaptability
  • Relationship Building
  • Professionalism
  • Documentation and Recordkeeping
  • Staff Evaluation
  • Team building
  • Event Planning

Certification

  • First Aid Certification
  • CPR Certification
  • AED Certification

Languages

English - Fluent

Timeline

Child Care Center Director

Emergent preparatory Academy
01.2023 - 11.2023

Program Manager

KinderCare Learning Centers
01.2022 - 11.2022

Out of Ratio Site Director

KinderCare Learning Centers
06.2020 - 01.2022

Site Director

KinderCare Learning Centers
06.2019 - 06.2020

Mental Health Counselor

Woodley House Inc
09.2016 - 06.2019

Risk Youth Mentor/Tutor

Art & Soul Solutions
08.2016 - 07.2021

Child and Youth Program Assistant

Joint Base Andrews Airforce Base
06.2011 - 08.2015

B.A in Psychology -

University Maryland University College
Gabrielle Barnett-Bobo