Gabrielle Tanne
Stanwood,WA
Summary
Motivated professional with extensive experience working with children and families in a variety of different settings. Comfortable working independently as a manager and leader, as well as working as a collaborative team member. Expertise in child development and fostering family relationships. Kind and respectful professional with strong conflict resolution and decision-making abilities.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/ Director/ Teacher
Sequoia Preschool
Stanwood, WA
05.2019 - Current
- Founder of an early learning program for children ages 3-6 years old.
- Created and implemented a learning program that addresses the development and needs of the “whole child”
- Implemented teaching strategies for children in the Stanwood community, including children with a variety of special needs, ESL learners, and foster children.
- Integrated a bilingual (spanish) curriculumI
- Trained, mentored, and supervised 10 teachers/staff over a 6 year period
- Connected with families with careful communication about children’s development
Volunteer Worker/ Coordinator/ Teacher
Lighthouse Orphanage
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
01.2006 - 03.2025
- Secured financial support through effective networking efforts.
- Coordinated doctor visits, vaccinations, and medications while managing structural improvements.
- Established general health and hygiene awareness programs for children and staff.
- Collaborated with local government and non-profits to register orphanage as NGO.
Lead Teacher in Headstart Program
Denise Louie Education Center
Seattle, WA
02.2009 - 06.2010
- Planned and implemented individualized daily educational programs for preschool children in a multicultural environment.
- Conducted home visits and parent-teacher conferences to educate and involve families.
- Facilitated positive teacher-child interactions while implementing various curricula, including Creative Curriculum and Anti-Bias.
- Arranged classroom environments to support developmental goals and tailored lesson plans to child interests.
Child Care Director
Boys and Girls Club
N. Everett, WA
01.2009 - 12.2009
- Administered operations and expansion of after-school child care program.
- Ensured professional organization and execution of all programs and activities.
- Monitored and evaluated services to uphold member safety and program quality.
- Established strong partnerships with community organizations and schools.
- Supervised part-time staff as required to maintain operational efficiency.
- Supported youth and families through various initiatives.
ESL Teacher
Trinity Academy
Seoul, S. Korea
07.2006 - 06.2007
- Collaborated with international staff to design a comprehensive curriculum for students ages 5 to 15.
- Employed classroom management techniques and innovative resources to enhance student engagement.
Counselor/ Social Worker
East Harlem Block School
New York, NY
09.2002 - 06.2003
- -Balanced case management, home visits and counseling services to children between ages 5-13.
- -Worked with community resources, teachers, school administration, parents, and children, to create individual treatment plans and utilize appropriate resources.
Intervention Specialist/ Social Worker
Crisis Care for Children
Seattle, WA
09.2000 - 06.2001
- Designed and implemented behavioral treatment plans for high risk adolescents in order to help improve the child’s environment and behavior.
- Developed and incorporated parent-training assessments and exercises.
- Provided individual supervision and stabilization for difficult-to-serve children who were developmentally disabled or mentally ill between the ages of 12-18 in their home, community, and/or environment.
Education
Masters of Social Work -
Columbia University
New York, NY01.2003
Bachelor of Social Welfare -
University of Washington
Seattle, WA01.2001
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Conflict resolution
- Community outreach
- Family engagement
- Bilingual instruction
- Behavioral interventions
- Program management
- Effective communication
- Creative problem solving
- Child development
- Referrals and networking
- CPR, first aid, AED
Affiliations
Have been immersed and culturally educated through extensive travel in over 20 countries around the world, gaining in-depth understanding of diverse global perspectives.
* India, Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, Turkey, Egypt, Israel, Korea, Japan, Italy, Greece, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Bolivia, Uruguay, Columbia, Costa Rica, Mexico, etc.
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Owner/ Director/ Teacher
Sequoia Preschool
05.2019 - Current
Lead Teacher in Headstart Program
Denise Louie Education Center
02.2009 - 06.2010
Child Care Director
Boys and Girls Club
01.2009 - 12.2009
ESL Teacher
Trinity Academy
07.2006 - 06.2007
Volunteer Worker/ Coordinator/ Teacher
Lighthouse Orphanage
01.2006 - 03.2025
Counselor/ Social Worker
East Harlem Block School
09.2002 - 06.2003
Intervention Specialist/ Social Worker
Crisis Care for Children
09.2000 - 06.2001
Masters of Social Work -
Columbia University
Bachelor of Social Welfare -
University of Washington
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