Sandra Vicars
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Dedicated child welfare professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Multi-talented Program Supervisor driven to optimize processes and improve productivity to maximize program successes. Excelling at managing stakeholder relationships and administrative functions.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Supervisor
Arizona's Children Association
Phoenix, Arizona
03.2022 - Current
- Directed team of five personnel, overseeing records, performance and quality assurance.
- Coached team members on productivity strategies, policy updates and performance improvement plans to accomplish organizational goals.
- Directed all aspects of the Parents as Teachers program with focus on providing support for Parent Educators and the families they support.
- Administered $640,000 budget and tracked expenses.
- Prepared monthly narrative reports on program activities, successes and challenges for First Things First.
Parent Educator
Arizona's Children Association
Phoenix, Arizona
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of child development principles and suggested alternative parenting methods to suit individual family needs.
- Collaborated with community members to provide helpful resources to suit family needs.
- Utilized knowledge of evidence-based programs to inform parents and assist in goal-setting.
- Engaged families in beneficial activities targeted at improving bonds and interactions.
- Conducted home visits to assess family environment and provide resources to combat behavioral or environmental setbacks.
- Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
- Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success.
Preschool Inclusion Teacher
M. L. King Early Childhood Center
Phoenix, Arizona
10.2013 - 05.2016
- Facilitated discussions with classroom teaching team to plan and deliver age-appropriate learning opportunities to encourage social interactions with peers, academic growth and language development.
- Developed positive relationships with parents, professional staff and special education staff to ensure each student received necessary support to be successful in the classroom and in the home.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Conducted monthly family meetings to share teaching strategies and activities parents and caregivers could implement at home with available resources.
Technology Support Analyst Principle
Arizona State University
Tempe, Arizona
06.2008 - 01.2013
- Directed activities of technical support and systems personnel (five full time and 12 part-time staff members) within University Housing
- Recruited, hired, trained and evaluated team members providing professional development and advancement opportunities.
- Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
- Resolved escalated issues by serving as subject matter expert on wide-ranging issues.
- Implemented RMS – Student Management Software, providing development, training and asset management.
- Managed unit budget, personnel, and purchasing functions.
- Applied customer feedback to develop process improvements and support long-term business needs.
Director of Membership
Kane County Farm Bureau
St. Charles , Illinois
03.2001 - 07.2004
- Assessed and developed membership benefits, including goods and services discounts, group outings
- Coordinated volunteers to assist with membership drives, family picnics, blood drives, educational programs, recognition programs and sponsored outings
- Organized continuing educational programs and conferences for teachers, including budget preparation, arranging tour sites, transportation, and meals
- Designed and published quarterly newsletters, advertisements, brochures, press releases and newspaper articles
- Developed and implemented training program for insurance agency assistants, including training materials, handouts and scheduling speakers
Assistant Branch Manager
Harris Bank
St. Charles, Illinois
08.1996 - 08.1997
- Supervised and evaluated staff, enabling them to improve skills, achieve daily objectives and attain advancement.
- Trained and developed new team members in alignment with branch service standards and objectives.
- Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12.2013
Skills
- Managing Program Activities
- Operational Standards
- Performance Quality Assurance
- Creative Thinking
- Educational Strategies
- Motivational Leadership
- Customer Satisfaction
- Interdepartmental Coordination
- Employee Performance Reviews
- Program Organization
- Event Coverage Planning
Affiliations
National Association for the Education of Young Children, Arizona Association for the Education of Young Children, Parent Nation Advocate
Timeline
Program Supervisor
Arizona's Children Association
03.2022 - Current
Parent Educator
Arizona's Children Association
01.2020 - 03.2022
Preschool Inclusion Teacher
M. L. King Early Childhood Center
10.2013 - 05.2016
Technology Support Analyst Principle
Arizona State University
06.2008 - 01.2013
Director of Membership
Kane County Farm Bureau
03.2001 - 07.2004
Assistant Branch Manager
Harris Bank
08.1996 - 08.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Arizona State University
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