CATHERINE (KATY) ELIZABETH GABRISH

Day Care Provider/Child and Family Development Major/Trustworthy Communicator

248.880.9231 ~ catherine.e.gabrish@wmich.edu
PROFILE

An accomplished child care provider with a passion for early childhood development. Katy augmented her college studies
as a nanny on summer breaks providing all aspects of care for small children and is highly recommended by the
families she worked with.
On track to graduate in 4 years with a Bachelor of Science in Child and Family Development, she has continued to pursue
volunteer opportunities and related activities that increase her knowledge in early childhood development, family
interactions, and community.
In addition, Katy is a proud member of the Alpha Xi Delta National Fraternity.
Experience augmented by achievements in Autism Speaks through attending and raising money for the Walk Now for
Autism Speaks, elected Crew Leader for Love Your Melon Program that provides a hat for every child battling
cancer in America, and elected New Member Orientation Chair for Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity
A R E AS

OF

EXPERTISE

Parent Communication ~ Child Care ~ Multi-Tasking ~ Developing Age Appropriate Child Activities ~ Managing Multiple
Age Children ~ Problem Resolution ~ Lesson Planning~
E M P L O Y M E N T H I S T ORY
Child Care Provider-Greater Detroit Area
Provide care for children 24 months to 10 years with various families
-Organized age appropriate activates and outings
-Trusted with establishing transportation and meal plans

2009-Present

Western Michigan University Dining Services-Kalamazoo, MI

2014-Present
Deliver customer service, prepare and serve food according to supervisor approved procedures
-Monitor and answer parent questions about meal plan options for Western Michigan University
Ready, Step, Grow Canton, MI
Create and observe lesson plans within a two year old classroom
- Provide care and safety for the children within the classroom
- Prepare daily meals
- Communicate with parents

May 2016-August 2016

E D U C ATI O N
Bachelor of Science Child and Family Development

May 2017

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo MI

VOLUNTEER

AN D

C O M M U N I T Y S E R VI C E

Girls on the Run- Assisted in Kalamazoo counties annual 5k benefiting the health and body image of young girls 3rd
through 5th grade.
Autism Speaks- Raised funds and awareness for the Autism Community by attending Detroits Walk Now for Autism
Speaks.
Beaumont Pediatrics Rehabilitation - Attended weekly therapy sessions that provided fine motor, speech, and physical
therapy for three young boys with ADHD and developmental delays.