Kaitlyn Gabriel
Saltsburg,PA
Summary
Compassionate educator and caregiver with extensive experience in early childhood education and behavior management. Demonstrated success in fostering academic growth and emotional well-being, leveraging skills in lesson planning and special needs care. Excelled in creating nurturing environments and achieving significant milestones in child and family support. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Lightbridge Academy
12.2023 - Current
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all children.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
Stay at Home Mom
Self-employed
04.2020 - 12.2023
- Oversaw the family budget
- Managed the schedule for 2 children under 4 years
- Volunteered for monthly activities at child's preschool
- Helped children meet developmental milestones
- Managed two Etsy shops while caring for my children
Therapeutic Support Staff Member
Alliance Health Wraparound
08.2016 - 04.2020
- Conducted crisis intervention as needed to ensure the safety and stability of clients in high-risk situations.
- Worked with clinical psychiatrist and family to review patient progress and update treatment plans.
- Documented client progress to track effectiveness and inform future treatment plans.
- Maintained client confidentiality to protect patient privacy.
- Utilized evidence-based techniques to deliver successful treatment.
- Attended continued education sessions to maintain professional standards and stay up-to-date with new developments.
- Built and maintained therapeutic relationships, fostering positive, supportive and empowering client environments.
- Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
- Established rapport with clients and their family, fostering trustful relationships that facilitated open communication and effective therapy.
- Assisted school staff with implementing targeted interventions within classroom settings for improved academic performance among students receiving therapeutic support.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client sessions, progress notes, and treatment plans for accurate reporting and continuity of care.
- Implemented individualized behavior modification plans to reduce challenging behaviors and promote positive change.
Nanny
Karin DeWitt
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties.
- Prepared meals and snacks for child based on dietary guidelines.
- Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
- Maintained a clean and organized home environment conducive to optimal child development through regular tidying duties.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Handled challenging behavioral issues using appropriate discipline strategies and proactive communication with parents.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Promoted intellectual development through reading, storytelling, and engaging educational activities.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on child's progress, needs, and achievements.
- Supported child in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Facilitated language development by introducing the child to sign language.
- Child diagnosed with DS, I worked alongside all therapeutic staff to help him read developmental milsetones.
Shift Manager
Sheetz
05.2010 - 11.2015
- Handled escalated customer issues effectively, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills while upholding company values and standards.
- Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and job responsibilities, ensuring seamless integration into the team.
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
- Promoted a positive work environment through open communication and constructive feedback.
- Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services.
Nanny
The Devlin Family
06.2014 - 06.2015
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
Intern
Global Brigades
08.2014 - 08.2014
- Surveyed communities to establish community health needs for subsequent implementation of public health initiatives in Ghana, Africa.
- Provided triage, basic nursing care and organization of pharmaceuticals at clinic.
- Practice cultural sensitivity when surveying community on culturally sensitive topics and providing care to community members.
- Establish means to overcome cultural and language barriers to provide care to community members.
- Worked with community members to build a latrine to provide a more sanitary communal sanitation system.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health
MCPHS University
Boston, MA05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biobehavioral Health
Penn State University
University Park, PA12.2013
Skills
- Childcare needs
- Lesson and Activity Planning
- Classroom and Behavior Management
- Child Development
- Professional boundaries
- Emotional Regulation
- Schedule Management
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
- Infant, toddler, and preschool curricula
- Special Needs Care
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Lightbridge Academy
12.2023 - Current
Stay at Home Mom
Self-employed
04.2020 - 12.2023
Therapeutic Support Staff Member
Alliance Health Wraparound
08.2016 - 04.2020
Nanny
Karin DeWitt
08.2015 - 08.2016
Intern
Global Brigades
08.2014 - 08.2014
Nanny
The Devlin Family
06.2014 - 06.2015
Shift Manager
Sheetz
05.2010 - 11.2015
Master of Science - Public Health
MCPHS University
Bachelor of Science - Biobehavioral Health
Penn State University
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