Gabrielle Thorpe
** ****** ******, **** ********, CT 06118
Gabbithorpe @yahoo.com
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Compassionate and caring with four years of experience providing services to individuals. Highly organized, motivated and works tirelessly until tasks are completed. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, social media, and adapts to new technologies quickly. Excellent written and verbal communication skills including phone skills.
Education
Goodwin College, East Hartford, CT
Bachelor of Science in Health Science, August 2015
Work Experience
Internship at Saint Francis Hospital-Spine and Neurosurgery Unit – May 2015-August 2015
Transportation Teaching Assistant (CPI Certified) – July 2019- current
Community Child Guidance Clinic, Manchester CT
Helps maintain the flow of the classroom lessons and activities by organizing and preparing supplies for students to use.
Drive transportation route – picking up and dropping off students.
Supervise students during activities both inside and outside the classroom.
Assist in the implementation of class lessons, activities, and special events instructed by the teacher.
Provides personal assistance to students as required by their age level.
Work 1:1 with students when needed.
ESS Substitute Teacher – January 2019- July 2019
Provide meaningful instruction to students in assigned classrooms while regular teacher is absent
Establish and maintain a safe and orderly classroom environment
Provides personal assistance to students as required by their age level.
Work 1:1 with students when needed.
Assistant Teacher
High Road Primary, Hartford, CT May 2017-June 2018
Responsible for prioritizing and scheduling daily activities for special needs children, allowing them the opportunity to complete the necessary tasks, yet challenge them to stay focused while in the classroom.
Continuously, work to create a classroom environment and cultural differences of the children, fostering an atmosphere of acceptance.
Help the students with better peer interaction.
Teacher’s Assistant for Mental Health
Delta T Group, Cromwell, CT March 2016 –April 2017
Work independently with special needs children, monitoring and guiding, if necessary, their social behaviors with classmates.
Responsible for prioritizing and scheduling daily activities for special needs children, allowing them the opportunity to complete the necessary tasks, yet challenge them to stay focused while in the classroom.
Continuously, work to create a classroom environment and cultural differences of the children, fostering an atmosphere of acceptance.
Customer Service Representative
Old Navy, Westbrook, CT 2013-March 2016
Greets customers and identifies their specific needs
Processes cash, credit, and electronic debit transactions
Identifies gaps in stock and actively replenishes merchandise accordingly
Assists patrons as necessary with their fitting room experience
Makes recommendations to the Manager for process or floor improvement
Resident Care Aide
Brian House, Chester, CT 2009-2013
Assisted residents with activities of daily living (ADL’s) including bathing, dressing, and eating
Transported residents to appointments and other trips outside the home
Provided companionship and emotional support as needed to residents
Veterinary Technician
East Haddam Veterinary Clinic, East Haddam, CT 2006-2009
Greeted customers and filed all patient-related paperwork assistant
Prepared fecal test samples to be processed by technicians
Obtained blood samples from patients and assisted in testing
Prepared, cleaned, and organized treatment rooms for examinations
Volunteer
St. John Elementary School, Old Saybrook, CT, 2009-Present
Special Olympics - Newington, CT, 2007-Present
Penguin Plunge - Windsor, CT, 2008