JOANN W WALTERS
Vineland,NJ
Summary
Enthusiastic team player, eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of the needs of high school and college students with years of experience. Motivated to learn, grow and excel. A team player, team builder, fast learner, visionary and a leader. Bringing 10+ years of organizational skills to the table. Committed to supporting recruitment efforts and promoting the vision of the team.
Overview
53
53
years of professional experience
Work History
Career Readiness Coordinator
Gateway Community Action Partnership
Bridgeton, NJ
09.2020 - Current
- Managed group of high school students with choosing career and researching and applying to college of their choice.
- Provided weekly assistance with filling out financial forms, applying for scholarships and completing applications and essays.
- Encouraged organizational skills and time management techniques beneficial for successful college career.
- Attended and promoted tours of colleges and universities.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
ElwynNJ
Vineland, NJ
04.2019 - Current
- Assisted adults with mental and physical disabilities in group home setting in daily activities and life skills.
MANAGER/OWNER
PropWatch LLC
Vineland, NJ
04.2017 - Current
- Manage vacation resort rentals for homeowners; promote and market properties; screen renters and pay property bills.
INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER
HOMESCHOOL
Vineland, NJ
09.2001 - 08.2020
- Provided educational training and career development.
- developed personalized curriculum to meet the needs of each for each child in the home setting, including eldest son diagnosed with autism/Aspergers.
HOMESCHOOL CONSULTANT/DIRECTOR
Classical Conversations
Vineland, NJ
09.2016 - 05.2020
- Assisted and equipped local families with homeschooling middle school students; provided classroom instruction and integration for students of various learning styles and levels, including autistic students
- Instructed parent/teachers in curriculum management and development.
ALZHEIMER/ELDERLY ASSISTANT CAREGIVER
Lucille Burris & Dorothy Williams
Vineland, NJ
05.2008 - 03.2017
- Responsible for daily care of great aunt and mother, latter who had Alzheimer’s/dementia
- Provided meals, administered medications, scheduled appointments, assisted with day-to-day activities and life skills until their deaths.
MARKETING DIRECTOR
Tri-County Community Action Agency
Bridgeton, NJ
09.1993 - 01.1996
- Marketed programs of agency to community
- Interacted with media for public events; designed and published brochures and launched agency website.
NEWS REPORTER, The Press of Atlantic City
Atlantic City, NJ
11.1984 - 09.1993
- Assignment reporter covering news and events of local communities, government and courthouse.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications/Journalism
Glassboro State College (Rowan University)
Glassboro, New Jersey05.1987
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Community Leader
- Minister of Gospel, Union Baptist Temple, Bridgeton, NJ
- Marriage Counselor, Union Baptist Temple, Bridgeton, NJ
Timeline
Career Readiness Coordinator
Gateway Community Action Partnership
09.2020 - Current
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
ElwynNJ
04.2019 - Current
MANAGER/OWNER
PropWatch LLC
04.2017 - Current
HOMESCHOOL CONSULTANT/DIRECTOR
Classical Conversations
09.2016 - 05.2020
ALZHEIMER/ELDERLY ASSISTANT CAREGIVER
Lucille Burris & Dorothy Williams
05.2008 - 03.2017
INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER
HOMESCHOOL
09.2001 - 08.2020
MARKETING DIRECTOR
Tri-County Community Action Agency
09.1993 - 01.1996
NEWS REPORTER, The Press of Atlantic City
11.1984 - 09.1993
Bachelor of Arts - Communications/Journalism
Glassboro State College (Rowan University)
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