Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Timeline

Maria Spooner

Henderson Learning Center, Inc
Warwick,RI
2
Languages
1
Certification
33
years of professional experience

I have over 25 years of experience working with children, families and the community. Happy to say I have a clear record with the DHS department. Look forward to working in the Early Childhood field again and bring my expertise and also learn to my fullest potential.

Work History

Owner/Director

6 Years 9 Months
Henderson Learning Center, Inc | 03.2019 - 12.2025
  • Directed daily learning center operations, aligning staffing, scheduling, and classroom readiness with program goals.
  • Oversaw curriculum implementation to maintain consistent instructional quality across all age groups.
  • Managed educator hiring, training, and performance coaching to support effective classroom delivery.
  • Monitored compliance with licensing, safety, and childcare regulations to reduce operational risk.
  • Built parent relationships through responsive communication, enrollment support, and issue resolution.
  • Administered budgeting, payroll, and vendor coordination to maintain financial control.
  • Led facility maintenance planning, ensuring safe, organized, and welcoming learning environments.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.

Education Coordinator

23 Years 6 Months
Henderson Learning Center, Inc. | 09.1995 - 03.2019
  • Coordinated student enrollment, scheduling, and program assignments for smooth daily operations.
  • Monitored attendance records and updated student files for accuracy and compliance.
  • Communicated with families, staff, and instructors to resolve scheduling and service needs.
  • Organized educational materials, classroom resources, and training documents for instructional use.
  • Liaised between faculty, staff and administrators to coordinate educational program delivery.
  • Maintained compliance with local, state, federal policies regarding education coordination through diligent record-keeping practices.
  • Attended professional educational and developmental meetings to support accreditation and grant writing.
  • Enhanced curriculum quality by collaborating with teachers and administrators to review, revise, and implement new instructional materials.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment through effective classroom management strategies and fostering strong relationships with students.
  • Coordinated special events such as guest speakers, field trips, and extracurricular activities to enrich the overall educational experience for students.
  • Conducted conferences with parents and students to review progress, adjust academic plans, and renew enrollments.
  • Supported overall school objectives by aligning educational programs with established standards and goals.
  • Assisted in the development of individualized education plans for diverse learners, ensuring personalized support for each student''s needs.
  • Served as a resource for parents seeking guidance on academic matters, fostering strong relationships between home and school environments.
  • Increased teacher collaboration by creating professional development workshops focused on sharing best practices in education coordination.

Kindergarten Teacher

9 Months
Mary Fogarty School | 09.1994 - 06.1995
  • Planned age-appropriate lessons aligned with early childhood development goals.
  • Managed classroom routines to support smooth transitions and student engagement.
  • Assessed student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual learning needs.
  • Created nurturing environment that encouraged social, emotional, and academic growth.
  • Communicated regularly with parents about student behavior, progress, and classroom updates.
  • Implemented positive behavior strategies to maintain safe and productive learning space.
  • Organized learning materials and classroom activities to reinforce literacy and numeracy skills.
  • Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.

Head Preschool Teacher

10 Months
Henry Bernard | 08.1992 - 06.1993
  • Led daily preschool classroom instruction aligned with early childhood development standards.
  • Developed age-appropriate lesson plans supporting social, cognitive, and motor skill growth.
  • Managed classroom routines, transitions, and behavior using positive guidance techniques.
  • Observed student progress and documented developmental milestones for parent communication.
  • Coordinated with families to support learning goals and address classroom concerns.
  • Guided assistant teachers in classroom activities, supervision, and instructional support.
  • Maintained safe, organized learning environment following childcare policies and procedures.
  • Prepared materials and learning centers to promote hands-on engagement and independent exploration.

Education

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

CCRI | Warwick, RI | 05.1996

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Rhode Island College | Providence, RI | 05.1994

Graduated with a degree in Psychology and a minor in Spanish.

Skills

Reliable and responsible. Fast learner. Like to get along well with my peers. Love children and working with families.

Certification

CPR/First Aid

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Owner/Director

Henderson Learning Center, Inc
03.2019 - 12.2025Read More

Education Coordinator

Henderson Learning Center, Inc.
09.1995 - 03.2019Read More

Kindergarten Teacher

Mary Fogarty School
09.1994 - 06.1995Read More

Head Preschool Teacher

Henry Bernard
08.1992 - 06.1993Read More

CCRI

Associate of Science from Early Childhood Education
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Rhode Island College

Bachelor of Science from Psychology
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Maria Spooner