Monique Gibbs

Experience

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  American Cancer Society Relay For Life

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2016

  Committee Member of Relay For Life

  • Created and chaired the first annual Relay For Life of Middletown High School, raising over $25,000 for cancer research, patient support, as well as cancer prevention and community-based educational initiatives• Sponsored by the American Cancer Society to attend the Relay For Life California Leadership Summit in Los Angeles• Participated in regional Relay For Life leadership trainings as a representative for Middletown High School and, in following years, for Occidental College where I again served as co-chair of the event• Networked with local business owners to increase both the donations to and sponsorship of events at both the high school and collegiate levels Show less

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  Occidental College Programming Board

  Aug 2014 - May 2017

  Event Coordinator

  • Collaborated with outside vendors, Occidental dining services, campus safety, the surrounding community, and various other on- and off-campus organizations to arrange and execute small- and large-scale events on campus • Delegated tasks to Programming Board's event staff and monitored their progress to ensure successful, productive, and positive experiences for all involved• Collaborated with cultural clubs, Greek organizations, and service groups to design and run fundraisers and various other events throughout the year• Operated within and aided in managing a $100,000 budget for campus-wide programming• Worked with artists and their management and production teams to establish contracts for major biannual concerts, such as Tinashe, Kehlani, and T-Pain Show less

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  Vantuna Research Group

  Aug 2015 - May 2017

  Undergraduate Student Researcher

  • Aided marine biologists in monitoring and researching the marine environment of Southern and Baja California• Trained to conduct a variety of research, ranging from analyzing debris found around the Chevron pipeline to weighing, measuring, and dissecting fish• Developed proficiency in data-entry as I recorded our findings in the Vantuna Research Group's online database, ensuring thorough documentation of all on-going research

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  Occidental College

  Aug 2015 - Jan 2016

  First Year Residential Education Leader

  • Mentored first-year students at Occidental College, helping to ease the transition to college life• Designed and facilitated discussion-based programs with first-year students about topics including interculturalism, sexual misconduct, and alcohol and other drugs• Collaborated with the head of Residential Education to continue to improve the program for future years

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  Occidental College Disability Services

  Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

  Note-Taker

  • Attended various courses to take in-depth notes for students with disabilities on campus• Collaborated with the head of Disability Services on a bi-weekly basis

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  Violence Intervention Program

  Feb 2017 - May 2017

  Intern of Special Projects and Donor Outreach

  • Coordinated with the Director of Special Projects to increase Violence Intervention Program's contacts for donations within the surrounding community• Contacted over 60 local businesses and larger corporations to compile a file of grants for which VIP was eligible to apply• Aided in preparation and execution of the annual HEART brunch, raising over $300,000 in total• Assisted case managers in locating affordable housing for families fleeing abusive situations

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  KONOCTI UNF

  Aug 2017 - Jun 2019

  Elementary School Teacher

  • Managed a classroom of up to 27 students, working to build close relationships with every child in my class• Designed weekly lesson plans, aimed to increase student interest and engagement in their own education while working to meet California’s First Grade Standards• Collaborated with Burns Valley’s Curriculum Coach and veteran first grade teachers to create success criteria designed to increase teacher clarity through Visible Learning• Participated alongside administrators, counselors, translators, and parents during student-led conferences, IEP meetings, and SST meetings• Designed and taught academic intervention programs in both Math and ELA• Attended monthly Provisionary Internship Permit (PIP)/Short-Term Staff (STP) meetings to collaborate with Konocti Unified's Curriculum Coach to build a support network among new teachers in the school district, design and improve lesson plans, and receive feedback on current teaching practices Show less

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  Lower Lake High School

  Aug 2018 - Nov 2018

  High School Volleyball Coach

  • Coached high school athletes during all practices, games, and tournaments• Provided mentorship and academic support to all team members

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  KONOCTI UNF

  Aug 2019 - Jun 2020

  Long-Term Substitute Teacher (Special Education and Tk/K)

  • Taught in a Special Day Class during the Spring semester of 2020 and in a transitional kindergarten/kindergarten classroom during the Fall semester of 2019• Performed all responsibilities of a full-time teacher, including parent conferences, report cards, and lesson planning• Designed lesson plans that catered to students’ needs and interests• Assessed, tracked, and reported students’ progress towards their IEP goals• Collaborated on creating and implementing individualized behavioral plans• Transitioned to teaching via online learning during the COVID-19 school shutdowns• Sponsored to acquire a Teaching Permit for Statutory Leave (TPSL) through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, allowing me to substitute beyond the typical 30-day time frame Show less

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  Boys & Girls Club

  Sept 2020 - Nov 2020

  Distance Learning Facilitator/Recreation Aide

  • Aided a group of 16 children in their distance learning• Managed the children's individualized class schedules, and assisted each child in completing all assigned schoolwork• Served as the point person for communication and collaboration with the students' teachers• Ensured that COVID-19 safety precautions were implemented and enforced• Designed and led enrichment programs for the group including STEM challenges, arts and crafts projects, and sports training

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  KONOCTI UNF

  Aug 2021 - Jun 2022

  Long-Term Substitute Teacher (1st and 2nd Grade)

  • Designed lesson plans that catered to students’ needs and interests, utilizing scaffolding and differentiation• Contributed to IEP and SST meetings, led parent conferences, and created progress reports/report cards• Assessed and tracked students’ progress towards goals based on CA standards, IEPs, and/or behavioral plans

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  San Jose State University: Occupational Therapy Department

  Aug 2023 - Jun 2024

  Graduate Student Assistant for Admissions

  • Managed communications for the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program as the primary point of contact• Compiled and processed all applications to the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program• Co-led various informational sessions and outreach events in collaboration with the department chair• Held office hours twice a week to review applicants’ progress towards program eligibility and offer individualized guidance

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  Good Samaritan Hospital - San Jose, CA

  Jun 2024 - Sept 2024

  Occupational Therapy Intern

  • Completed thorough medical chart reviews and conducted patient evaluations to inform goals and rehabilitative care plans • Created and implemented all components of care plans (initial evaluation through discharge planning) for a full caseload• Facilitated ADL and IADL retraining, therapeutic exercise and/or activity, and neurological re-education • Educated patients and their families on best practices to improve safety and independence following discharge• Trained patients and caregivers in the use of durable medical equipment and adaptive devices • Delivered an in-service presentation on mindfulness practices for pain management and anxiety/stress reduction Show less

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  Palo Alto VA Hospital

  Sept 2024 - Dec 2024

  Occupational Therapy Intern: Polytrauma Transitional Rehabilitation Program (PTRP)

  • Performed initial evaluations to assess patients’ cognitive, physical, and emotional abilities and to identify current deficits• Established rehabilitative goals and designed individualized treatment plans for patients • Collaborated with interdisciplinary care team members daily and executed co-treatments, including aquatic therapy• Led breathing and sleep groups to address stress reduction, anxiety management, and sleep hygiene• Developed proficiency in various taping methods (Cali Tri-Pull Taping Method for subluxation, K-Taping, etc.)• Advanced program development via an in-service presentation on documentation template creation to increase efficiency• Facilitated a journal club to explore current relevant research with practitioners from various disciplines and units• Completed elective rotations at: VA Skilled Nursing Facility, Inpatient Hospice Care, and Acute Rehabilitation Show less