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Sonya Jackson-Walker

Baltimore,MD

Summary

Intrigued by opportunities that offer career growth and responsibility. Organized, strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to knowledge development to promote organizational efficiency. Use independent decision-making skills and sound judgment with integrity to positively impact the team and the company's success.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
6
6

Certificates

Work History

Site Manager & Advanced Tax Preparer

Cash Campaign Of Maryland
12.2021 - Current
  • Possess advanced level federal and state certifications in tax preparation as well as site management certification - Volunteered as VITA advanced tax preparer for 7+ years
  • Managed over 300 client referrals
  • Preparation of yearly training webinars using Keynote & PowerPoint
  • Handled customer inquiries and tax scheduling courteously and professionally
  • Actively listened to clients to handle concerns quickly and maintaining excellent customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies and action plans.
  • Focused on addressing client needs, goals, and outcomes.

Preschool Director

The H.O.P.E. Academy/Huber Child Development Center
08.2018 - 11.2021
  • Managed licensed preschool of 70+ children while also building and maintaining waitlist by executing marketing plan and promoting positive image to achieve enrollment goals
  • Excellent communicator, well versed in early childhood and elementary school environments; supervisory experience of 12+ full-time & part-time staff
  • Adhered to $300,000 yearly budgetary guidelines and setting financial goals to maintain close to 100% profitability
  • Possess CPR/AED/FA trainer license & certifications
  • Hired and provided training and professional development for all teachers and new preschool employees
  • Conducted research on emerging perspectives in childhood education to improve on school policies and curriculum

Special Education Paraprofessional

Montgomery County Public Schools
09.2017 - 08.2018
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to 60 individual students in grades 6th-8th to enable positive learning goals and outcomes
  • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues
  • Oversaw class of students in the absence of instructor
  • Supported teacher in set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery

Assistant Director & Lead Teacher

Hope Christian Academy School
08.2002 - 08.2017
  • Taught and managed elementary school grades PK thru 5th grade-also managed multi-graded class structures such as K4&5 and 3rd thru 5th
  • Planned and maintained summer programs and maintained budget showing profitability for 15+ years
  • Designed, implemented, and managed the school's information system and accounting program
  • Taught main curriculum subjects, designed homework, testing, and assessments, and was accurate with fair grading practices
  • Performed school-led and home visits during parent/teacher conferences to support instruction and mentoring students with developmental and physical disabilities
  • Designed, planned, and implemented yearly graduation and student performances
  • Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations
  • Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations
  • Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation
  • Tracked key business metrics and made recommendations for proactive adjustments to policies and procedures

Education

Bachelor of Science - Multimedia Design & Development, Web Design & Development

DeVry University
Naperville, IL
08.2022

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Montgomery County Community College
Rockville, MD
12.2009

Skills

TECHNICAL:

  • HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, PHP, ASP, & C# programming languages
  • Web Design & Graphic Design

SOFTWARE:

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Windows OS & Windows Networks, Apple MAC iOS
  • Microsoft NT, Novell LANS
  • MySQL
  • WordPress
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Dreamweaver
  • Corel Office Suite
  • Apple Keynote

EDUCATION:

  • Education Smart Boards
  • Curriculum Preparation & Writing
  • Teacher Training & Webinars
  • Teacher Coaching, Mentoring & Supervisor

LEGAL:

  • Personal Injury, Bankruptcy, Trusts & Estates, Family Law
  • Billing, Legal Case Files
  • Marital Settlement & Divorce Proceedings
  • Estate Tax Returns
  • Legal Research & Data Collection, Court Transcription

OTHER SKILLS:

  • Conflict Resolution
  • Recruitment and Hiring
  • Hardworking and Reliable
  • Planning, supervision & implementation of School's Special Events
  • Business Development & Marketing
  • CPR/AED/First Aid License & Trainer
  • Excellent Customer Service
  • Supply Ordering
  • Office Management

Certification

  • CPR/AED/First Aid License & Trainer (2019-2023)
  • MD Administrative & Directorship Certification (45 hours) (2019)
  • MSDE Medication Administration Training (2019)
  • Child Development Associate Certification (120 hours) (2009-2014)
  • Computer Network Engineering Management & Microsoft Windows NT Networks Certification (2000)
  • Legal Assistant Certification (1989)

Timeline

Site Manager & Advanced Tax Preparer

Cash Campaign Of Maryland
12.2021 - Current

Preschool Director

The H.O.P.E. Academy/Huber Child Development Center
08.2018 - 11.2021

Special Education Paraprofessional

Montgomery County Public Schools
09.2017 - 08.2018

Assistant Director & Lead Teacher

Hope Christian Academy School
08.2002 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Science - Multimedia Design & Development, Web Design & Development

DeVry University

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Montgomery County Community College

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