Gabriel Howard
Roswell
Summary
Personable Humanitarian Worker and Teacher offering over a decade of experience in teaching, leading, volunteering and facilitating community development projects in various international contexts. Adept at leading diverse groups of people through cross-cultural journeys. Successful at maintaining long-term relationships with various communities through compassionate volunteering and extensive knowledge of culture. With a decade of experience teaching, raising funds, and maintaining donor relations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
English as a Second Language Teacher
International Rescue Committee, IRC
09.2024 - Current
- Enhanced students'' language proficiency by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials.
- Increased student confidence through regular feedback and personalized instruction.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Created lesson plans that enhanced students' language proficiency by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials.
- Oversaw and managed volunteers (2) to help facilitate the productivity of the class.
- Served and taught students from 20+ countries, representing every continent.
Executive Assistant to COO
Omni Coffee And Eggs
06.2024 - Current
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.
- Streamlined executive communication by managing emails, phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
- Served as a liaison between departments to facilitate effective communication throughout the company.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Supervise special employees (4) to effectively execute tasks, overseeing productivity and success.
- Prioritized tasks and goals effectively by managing scheduling calendars, meticulously taking notes, and communicating detailed to-do lists.
English Language Instructor
Iftin Education Center
11.2021 - 06.2024
- Mobilized resources through leveraging relationships with international partners to upgrade the education facility.
- Experienced in liaising with key governmental authorities, and other national/international institutions and NGOs.
- Facilitated and operated an English Language School by training and supervising 4 teachers to support refugees with enhancing English comprehension.
- Worked with refugees and other Internally Displaced Persons to enhance their English comprehension, resulting in a rich understanding of East African culture.
- Developed and organized teaching materials for refugees, through personal observation to supplement standard curriculum and enhance student engagement.
- Administrated and developed resources which included admitting new students, developing financial records, certificates, and record keeping.
Community Developer
SIM USA
01.2019 - 07.2024
- Raised over $300,00 for personal and organization projects through personal relationships with key stakeholders and donors to fund the success of various projects.
- Led and trained hundreds of new missionaries on effectively learning culture, contextualization insights, and communicating in a different context.
- Developed and spearheaded projects that focused on livelihood & economic recovery, peace building amongst communities, social cohesion, and prevention of violent extremism.
- Worked on diverse teams to effectively engage communities in improving life circumstances.
- Built relationships with local and international mission organizations for successful partnerships.
- Spoke publicly, and privately, with churches, organizations, foundations, and individuals to raise awareness and funds for various projects.
- Developed comprehensive risk management plans while hosting U.S. teams on short-term mission trips.
Volunteer With International Rescue Committee
International Rescue Committee
06.2024 - Current
- Assisted with leading English Classes and facilitating programs.
- Substituted as the primary teacher, when primary teacher was not available.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running classes by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
Field Mobilizer
Center For Mission Mobilization
06.2014 - 12.2018
- Raised over $200,000 through building relationships with individuals, churches, and key stakeholders to fund various projects Stateside and abroad.
- Trained over 1,000 workers through various speaking events to effectively engage students and communities.
- Trained individuals, one-on-one and in group settings, on how to raise money for personal and organizational purposes.
- Coordinated and managed volunteer activities by hosting teams from America to best serve the community.
- Led group discussions and activities to meet different community needs.
- Gathered opinions and support from grass-roots supporters to solidify group position.
Human Anatomy Lab TA
Auburn University
09.2012 - 05.2014
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Assisted in teaching the class.
- Tutored and taught students on an individual level to assist in their specific educational growth.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
Auburn University
05-2014
Certificate - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
Cambridge Assessment in English
08.2019
Skills
- Fundraising/Donor Relations
- Project Planning
- Presentation Skills
- Project Development and Reporting
- Public Speaking
- Project Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Decision-Making
- Excellent Writing and Communication
- Public Outreach
- Ability to work with a Diverse Population
- Organizational Skills
Accomplishments
- Raised over $600,000 in organizational and personal funds to facilitate the success of our projects through remote data recording systems.
- Improved the overall impact of our English school through recruiting and training teachers, and mobilizing resources from key stakeholders resulting in more classes and effective community engagement.
- Organized various community outreach projects in Kenya like public health classes, community development, and story telling classes, resulting in effective community partnerships.
- Developed and administered English language assessments to measure students' progress.
- Traveled to different countries to lead various trainings on community outreach and fund raising.
- Spoke at organizational conferences to lead staff in outreach techniques.
- Conversational in Swahili
Hobbies
Running
Ultimate Frisbee
Puzzling
Reading
Traveling
Timeline
English as a Second Language Teacher
International Rescue Committee, IRC
09.2024 - Current
Executive Assistant to COO
Omni Coffee And Eggs
06.2024 - Current
Volunteer With International Rescue Committee
International Rescue Committee
06.2024 - Current
English Language Instructor
Iftin Education Center
11.2021 - 06.2024
Community Developer
SIM USA
01.2019 - 07.2024
Field Mobilizer
Center For Mission Mobilization
06.2014 - 12.2018
Human Anatomy Lab TA
Auburn University
09.2012 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
Auburn University
Certificate - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
Cambridge Assessment in English
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