Gabrielle Kennard-Garcia
MAS Community Health Center
Hermon,ME
4
Certifications
7
years of professional experience
Stem Director brings problem-solving, customer service, and structured classroom support to student-centered learning environments. Draws on onboarding support, organization, and clear communication from food service and volunteer work to help coordinate routines, guide transitions, and keep groups moving safely. Current Master Occupational Therapy Program study adds a people-centered lens for supporting individual needs in classroom and STEM settings.
Work History
Behavioral Health Professional
1 Year 1 Month- Provide consistent one-on-one support to clients while following individualized care plans and behavior strategies.
- Monitor client behavior and respond calmly to changing needs in a supportive, trauma-informed manner.
- Assist clients with daily routines, transitions, and structured activities that promote stability and independence.
- Communicate client concerns to supervisors and care team members to support coordinated follow-up.
- Follow safety procedures and mandated reporting requirements when observing concerning behavior or incidents.
- Use calm communication to de-escalate tense situations and support positive client interactions.
Lead Teacher
5 Months- Planned age-appropriate activities that supported learning, movement, and positive group participation.
- Maintained a safe classroom environment by following supervision routines and responding quickly to concerns.
- Communicated daily with parents and caregivers about student behavior, progress, and classroom expectations.
- Supported children through routines, redirection, and consistent guidance during group and individual activities.
- Recorded attendance, supplies, and classroom notes to keep daily operations organized and up to date.
- Adapted lesson plans when staffing, weather, or student needs required changes to the daily schedule.
STEM Director
3 Months- Planned age-appropriate STEM activities that supported hands-on learning and steady participant engagement.
- Monitored participant behavior and redirected groups using calm, consistent guidance.
- Maintained a safe program space by checking materials, clearing hazards, and following site procedures.
- Communicated activity updates and participant needs clearly with staff and families.
- Led transitions between activities to keep participants engaged and on schedule throughout the day.
Camp Counselor
1 Year 2 Months- Supervised 15-30 children daily at camp activities, maintaining a safe and supportive environment.
- Encouraged campers to explore new activities and build confidence through positive daily guidance.
- Led hands-on science experiments that introduced new concepts in a fun, age-appropriate format.
- Maintained a safe environment by monitoring group behavior and responding quickly to camp needs.
Assistant Teacher
4 Months- Created structured daily routines that helped children transition safely to and from school.
- Maintained a fun, welcoming atmosphere while monitoring safety throughout morning and afternoon activities.
- Kept program policies current and applied them consistently across daily student care.
- Supported children through emotional and behavioral challenges with steady, patient guidance.
- Adapted schedules and group activities to keep shifting needs organized during busy mornings and afternoons.
Babysitting
4 Years 6 Months- Child care taker, off and on
- Supervising children while also interacting with them in a fun and safe environment.
- Encouraging new ideas and cognitive thinking skills.
Lab assistant
9 Months- Managed equipment sign-out and returned tools to proper storage after student use.
- Guided students on correct tool handling to support safe, consistent lab procedures.
- Maintained clean, organized work areas to keep the lab ready for daily use.
Supervisor, Cashier
10 Months- Promoted rewards program enrollment at checkout to strengthen repeat business.
- Prepared food orders and maintained a clean service area during busy shifts.
- Kept the counter and dining space clean after high-traffic periods and family visits.
- Adjusted front-end priorities when coworkers called out to keep service moving smoothly.
- Balanced register activity and customer needs while handling multiple tasks at once.
Cashier, Cook, Cleaner, and Trainer
1 Year 10 Months- Provide pizzas and other food to 100+ customers each day. Communicating with customers to satisfy their hunger and happiness; following directions, problem-solving, boxing food, proper dialect over the phone and in person, communicating with coworkers, training new employees, and producing food.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
- Kinesiology, Psychology
- Class of 2027
- Dean’s list Fall 2023, Spring and Fall 2024, Fall 2025
- GPA: 3.6
High School Diploma
- Class of 2023
- Volleyball, Track and Field, JCL, Jobs For Maine Graduates, Treble choir, Honor
- GPA: 3.8
Skills
Has capability to calculate math skills mentally
and cash handling.
As a member of sports and clubs the ability to communicate and work with others is a necessity.
Having the ability to arrange your schedule is a critical principle in order to complete your occupation each and every day.
Having the capacity to negotiate with a consumer or a coworker to evaluate and resolve situations.
When people call out of work and it is busy it is necessary to adapt and move things around so that every need is taken care of.
Heavylifting I can carry 50 pounds
Fire extinguisher certificate
Handling powerless and power tools
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED-
Mandated reporter
BBP certifcation
BHP license
Certification
Fire Extinguisher Certificate
Timeline
Behavioral Health Professional
MAS Community Health Center
10.2025 - CurrentRead More
Lead Teacher
YMCA
08.2025 - 01.2026Read More
STEM Director
YMCA
05.2025 - 08.2025Read More
Assistant Teacher
Bangor Ymca
09.2024 - 01.2025Read More
Camp Counselor
Camp Pierce Webber
06.2024 - 08.2025Read More
Lab assistant
University of Maine
08.2023 - 05.2024Read More
Supervisor, Cashier
Sweet frog
06.2023 - 04.2024Read More
Cashier, Cook, Cleaner, and Trainer
Angelo’s pizzeria
06.2021 - 04.2023Read More
Babysitting
N/a
05.2020 - 11.2024Read More
Hampden Academy
High School Diploma
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University of Maine
from Kinesiology, Psychology
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Husson University
Master of Science from Occupational Therapy
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