GABRIELA PORTER, M.Ed.

Experience

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  Tulare County Office of Education

  Jul 2005 - Aug 2008

  Organize volleyball season. Conduct player tryouts at the beginning of the season. Lead team practices and conditioning sessions. Provide in-game strategy. Coordinate travel plans for away games for B Team. Instructional Aide at for Strathmore Middle School. Worked with students to help them understand lessons. Supervise students and organize the learning materials. Other duties, such as, grading papers, preparing supplies for the lesson plan, and straightening up the classroom. Respond to and prevent violations of school rules and regulations. Communicate with administrators on situations which require immediate attention, speaking effectively to individuals and groups Taught environmental education concepts in an outdoor setting (SCICON) for 5th and 6th grade students. Trained, supervised and evaluated high school counselors; coordinated student management & discipline. Worked in specialized areas including Natural History Museum, Planetarium, Observatory, Raptor Rehabilitation Center and Tree Nursery in line with CA State Educational Standards

  • Volleyball Coach

    Aug 2007 - Aug 2008

  • Instructional Aide

    Aug 2007 - Aug 2008

  • Intern/Sub-Naturalist

    Jul 2005 - Jul 2007
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  TULE RIVER INDIAN TRIBAL COUNCIL

  May 2009 - Jul 2012

  Responsible for providing a range of administrative support and coordination of projects for the C.F.O., and the Departments of Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Student Finance, Financial Assistance, Payroll, and Human Resources. Responsible for promoting efficient delivery of services and overseeing Departments in the absence of the C.F.O. Responsible for maintaining high standards of professionalism, efficiency, personal communication, discretion, and independent judgment. In working with internal and external contacts, including Board Trustees, the Assistant to the C.F.O. deals with a wide range of highly sensitive issues under tight deadlines and pressures. Show less Performs administrative & support activities for the ICWA department.Attend state child custody proceedings involving the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) & file motions.Enrolled clients and assists personnel in various programs, conduct inventory, and interact with outside suppliers and vendors. Work with the Tribal Member Assistance Program(TMAP)Worked closely with federal, state, and county agencies, (i.e. Child Protective Services, Family Law Facilitator, Tribal TANF, & Bureau of Indian Affairs(BIA) Show less

  • Executive Administrative Assistant, Chief Financial Officer & Tribal Administrator

    Jun 2010 - Jul 2012

  • Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), Family & Social Services Clerk

    May 2009 - May 2010
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  Community Services and Employment Training (CSET)

  Aug 2012 - Dec 2013

  Program Specialist

  Provided instruction and guidance to help students explore and understand important concepts in science, in line with CA state educational standardsWorked with instructors for the purpose of developing and coordinating recycling activities at SCICON under the direction of the SCICON Lead Teacher.Performing hands-on science and nature activities with students including problem-solving and how to gather evidence to support ideas or decisions

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  Tulare County Office of Education

  Jan 2014 - now

  Direct and manage the SCICON programs (Fifth and Sixth grade, Circle J, and UC Merced/SCICON Field Station) under the direction of the SCICON Director.Plan and implement the daily staffing and operational activities of the departmentTrain and supervise the performance of assigned personnel; and provide highly responsible and complex administrative and technical support to the SCICON facility and staff.Instruction; develop, produce, and coordinate SCICON programs. Support the SCICON school program office requiring specialized knowledge related to an outdoor education program.Serves as a liaison between administration, staff, parents and the communityCoordinate the flow of communications for the Director and the environmental education school office. Show less

  • SCICON Program Coordinator

    Jun 2022 - now

  • Environmental Educator

    Jan 2014 - Jun 2022