Lori Ann Amian-Gabriel
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Build on supervisory experience of 20+ years working in various Early Childhood Education positions in Early Head Start/ Head Start Programs, Child Development Centers, UNR Extension Trainer, Coach, and QRIS Assessor, Child Care Licensing, and Youth Ministry. Apply cross-functional skills acquired in Human Resources, Early Childhood Education, State Licensing, Nevada Registry Approved Trainer, QRIS ECERS-3 and ITERS-3 Reliability, CLASS Certification, NAEYC Accreditation, and Head Start Monitoring Systems. Employ professional experiences and knowledge to lead and teach, individuals to ensure all children are provided healthy, safe, nurturing, quality, and viable learning environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinator Trainer and Coach
University of Nevada; Reno- Extension
NV
2024.04 - Current
- Collaborate with community partners and trainers to develop and facilitate required training to assist participants with obtaining their CDA Credentials for working with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
- Implement interactive training and workshops to effectively teach early childhood best practices, to promote healthy, safe, and developmentally appropriate learning environments and interactions
- Conduct weekly observations and coaching sessions with participants to mentor, model, and work on goals to develop teaching skills and refine best practices within centers and schools.
Assistant Coordinator Early Childhood & Assessment
University of Nevada; Reno- Extension
NV
2021.12 - 2024.04
- Complete Timely, Accurate, and Detailed QRIS Observations, Report Writing and Revisions
- Coordinate and Schedule site visits
- Maintain schedules, current notes, clarifications, and updates
- Maintain ECERS-3 and ITERS-3 Monthly and Bi-monthly Reliability in the scales
- Assist Lead Assessors and Trainers with training and onboarding new assessors
- Complete monthly reports, weekly schedules, ongoing communication with program directors and program providers, compose and follow through on emails and communications
- Assist with monthly Assessor collaboration meetings.
Center Director: Sunflower, Lorenzi, Cecile Walnut, and Virtual Learning
Acelero Learning
Las Vegas , NV
2017.08 - 2021.11
- Manage and supervise all center operations to ensure children have an opportunity to grow, learn, and explore in a nurturing, safe, clean, welcoming, and challenging environment
- Coach, lead, and mentor all staff to develop professionally to be the best providers for all children and their families
- Evaluate, support, and advocate for the needs of each child and staff to close the achievement gap.
Director of Youth Ministry, Human Resources, Gift Shop Buyer and Manager
St. John Neumann of the Diocese of Las Vegas
Las Vegas , NV
2013.04 - 2017.10
- Develop, supervise, and manage all the activities, retreats, meetings, and classes of the Youth Programs in the parish, including youth participants, youth leaders, and religious teachers
- Responsible for all Human Resources responsibilities including payroll, recruitment and interviews, employee benefits, and concerns
- Coordinated and trained volunteers and staff in gift shop procedures, managed inventory and operations, and responsible for the budget, product, and profit of the gift shop.
Child Care Inspector
Child Care Licensing
Las Vegas , Nevada
2012.03 - 2013.05
- Responsible for site inspections and licensing regulations of various child care centers, programs, and home child care throughout Southern Nevada
- Coaching and assisting with program set-ups, training, and maintaining child care requirements.
Director of Child Development Center
Easter Seals of Southern Nevada
2007.09 - 2011.09
- Supervised and maintained all program operations for children ages 0-12 years
- Recruited, trained, and mentored licensed approved childcare teachers and assistants
- Responsible for program enrollment, parent meetings, staff development, and regulated safe environments according to licensing and health requirements.
Early Head Start Coordinator
Parents and Children Together Early Head Start/ Head Start
Honolulu , HI
2004.04 - 2007.05
- Responsible for enrollment, parent meetings, promoting and maintaining head start standards, licensing and health requirements, and meeting the needs of families and the community
- Supervised and managed all program operations and services for families in centers, home based services, and recreational sites
- Coordinated recruitment, training, meetings, and development for parents, staff/ teachers, and home visitors.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX, Honolulu, Hawaii
05.2007
Bachelor of Arts in Child Development with a Minor in Child Care Administration -
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY; Northridge, California
05.1999
Skills
- Efficient and Effective Maximizer
- Detailed and Organized Arranger
- Model and Promote Individualization
- Influencing Communicator
- Administrative Leadership
- Event Coordination
- Best Practices Implementation
- Work Planning and Prioritization
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Coordinator Trainer and Coach
University of Nevada; Reno- Extension
2024.04 - Current
Assistant Coordinator Early Childhood & Assessment
University of Nevada; Reno- Extension
2021.12 - 2024.04
Center Director: Sunflower, Lorenzi, Cecile Walnut, and Virtual Learning
Acelero Learning
2017.08 - 2021.11
Director of Youth Ministry, Human Resources, Gift Shop Buyer and Manager
St. John Neumann of the Diocese of Las Vegas
2013.04 - 2017.10
Child Care Inspector
Child Care Licensing
2012.03 - 2013.05
Director of Child Development Center
Easter Seals of Southern Nevada
2007.09 - 2011.09
Early Head Start Coordinator
Parents and Children Together Early Head Start/ Head Start
2004.04 - 2007.05
Master of Business Administration -
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX, Honolulu, Hawaii
Bachelor of Arts in Child Development with a Minor in Child Care Administration -
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY; Northridge, California
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