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Gabrielle Forbes

Gabrielle Forbes

Towson,MD

Summary

I am currently a junior in college majoring in psychology with career goals of becoming a child psychologist. I'm an empathetic psych student with a thorough background in teaching. I'm known for my high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in behavior observation, developmental assessments, and therapeutic intervention strategies. I excel in communication, patience, and adaptability, ensuring success in fostering positive outcomes for children and adolescents.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Daycare Teacher

Lightbridge Academy
Somerset, NJ
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • I spent the summer working as an assistant daycare teacher for ages 2-4.
  • My job was to support the lead teacher in planning and implementing educational activities, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children.
  • I was specifically assigned to work with a nonverbal child on the spectrum alongside a behavioral therapist in a classroom of neurotypical children. Together, we would try to soothe, observe, and understand her the best way we could until she went home.
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's development progress or any issues that may arise.

Teacher

The Little Vikings Preschool
Monmouth Junction, NJ
01.2018 - 06.2022
  • I was a preschool teacher for 3 years, and taught 4th grade for a year for an honors program in my high school.
  • I created lesson plans for the week and taught the children colors, how to write, read, and comprehend.
  • Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Morgan State University
Baltimore
05-2026

Skills

  • Punctual
  • Creative
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Critical Thinking
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Research abilities
  • Special Needs Care
  • Child Safety Procedures
  • Child development knowledge
  • Community involvement
  • Reliable
  • Adaptability

Accomplishments

  • Accumulated more than 300 hours of community service while in Girl Scouts
  • Modeled in New Jersey Fashion Week in 2021
  • Spent over 100 hours volunteering at Complete Care Park Place in Monmouth Junction, NJ
  • Received over $100,000 in college admission scholarships in 2022
  • Troy E. Quinn grant recipient
  • Morgan State's Dean's List 2022, 2024
  • The first & only recipient of the Mocha Moms INC. 'Take Down Tobacco' scholarship

Affiliations

  • Inspira Performing Arts & Cultural Center: 2008-2021
  • New Jersey Repertory Theatre: 2014-2015
  • Taubenslag Productions Theatre Company: 2015-2018
  • Girl Scouts of America: 2015-2018
  • W.I.S.H. (Working In Senior Housing) Club at South Brunswick High School: 2019-2021
  • La Creme Modeling, Acting & Dancing Talent Agency: 2021
  • Morgan State NSLS (National Society of Leadership & Success): 2022-
  • Morgan State University NAACP Juvenile Justice Chair (2024-2025) & General Body member: 2023-
  • Morgan State CSA (Caribbean Student Association) General body member: 2023-

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited

GPA

  • GPA: 3.3

Timeline

Assistant Daycare Teacher

Lightbridge Academy
06.2024 - 08.2024

Teacher

The Little Vikings Preschool
01.2018 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Morgan State University

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