Joni Sprague
Oakland,CA
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level part time position to accompany current position. Proven loyal employee with a track record of enhancing community engagement through coordinating advocacy training at KVCAP/Educare. Excelled in building relationships and leveraging strong organizational and interpersonal skills to foster parent and community involvement. Achieved significant improvements in program participation, demonstrating expertise in volunteer management and training delivery. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Parent Ambassador Coordinator
KVCAP/Educare
08.2015 - Current
- Coordinate an advocacy training program where parents feel a safe and productive learning environment.
- Build relationships and communicate with parents the opportunities for them to be involved in their community and encourage participation.
- Responsible for budgets and resources for parent training program through the grant.
- Schedule and coordinate with other agencies to secure trainers.
- Building relationships with parents, children, co-workers and partners in the community.
Preschool Teacher
KVCAP/Educare
12.2001 - 08.2015
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Assisted and supervised children through entire school day.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
Direct Support Professional
Uplift, Inc
05.2004 - 12.2009
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
Cashier/Pizza Maker
Center General Store
09.1999 - 04.2004
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Receptionist
Waterville Family Practice
06.1999 - 08.2001
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
Pizza Maker
Al's Pizza
09.1997 - 09.1999
- Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
- Wiped down counters and food prep stations using bleach and clean cloths.
- Coached new workers on store policies, pizza making, and dough preparation.
- Used pizza cutter to slice pizzas according to size and customer specifications.
- Monitored and maintained clean working areas and cooking surfaces.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
University of Maine
Orono, ME05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Maine At Farmington
Farmington, ME05.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Kennebec Valley Community College
Fairfield, ME12.2004
Skills
- Volunteer Management
- Strong Organization
- Interpersonal skills
- Provides training to groups
Timeline
Parent Ambassador Coordinator
KVCAP/Educare
08.2015 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Uplift, Inc
05.2004 - 12.2009
Preschool Teacher
KVCAP/Educare
12.2001 - 08.2015
Cashier/Pizza Maker
Center General Store
09.1999 - 04.2004
Receptionist
Waterville Family Practice
06.1999 - 08.2001
Pizza Maker
Al's Pizza
09.1997 - 09.1999
Master of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
University of Maine
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Maine At Farmington
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Kennebec Valley Community College