Patrice Johnson
Concord
Summary
Experienced program coordination professional prepared for this role. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Highly adaptable with skills in project management, stakeholder communication, and resource allocation. Valued for reliability and ability to meet changing needs.
Diligent Coordinator with proven track record in managing and coordinating programs effectively. Successfully led multiple projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Demonstrated expertise in team collaboration and problem-solving to drive results.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Coordinator
Learning Jungle
07.2023 - Current
- Ensure enrollment is completed for new students, exempt and file subsidy vouchers for families, complete attendance per age group, assist in the classrooms daily with lesson planning for teachers, room arrangements, daily learning and coaching with all staff.
- Coordinated program logistics, ensuring timely delivery of educational materials and resources.
- Facilitated communication between staff, parents, and students to enhance program engagement and participant satisfaction.
- Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design innovative curriculum enhancements aligned with educational standards.
Pre-K Lead Teacher
Kids & Kids
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Manage a classroom with an assistant size of 2-3 children daily, complete daily learning tasks, work with each child on their social-emotion skills, communicate thru monthly parent meetings about goals and targets for their child upon graduation.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to encourage creativity, collaboration, and social skills among students.
- Mentored junior teachers and provided guidance on best practices for classroom management and instructional strategies.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss student progress and address individual needs for academic success.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments, providing constructive feedback to support growth and development.
Home Health Nurse
Blue Dot Cares
Charlotte, NC
01.2016 - 02.2020
- As a Health Aide Nurse my job was to ensure my client made it to all scheduled appointments, take medications properly and on time, bathe and dress my client, prepare meals and engage in conversation of the clients choosing. At the end of my shift I reported to a RN nurse for daily reports.
- Developed personalized care plans based on patient assessments and family input.
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and preventive care strategies.
- Implemented infection control protocols to enhance patient safety during home visits.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Advocated for patients' needs within healthcare systems, ensuring access to necessary resources and support.
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Amherst Community Childcare Center
Buffalo, NY
01.2004 - 01.2015
- Assisted lead teacher in implementing daily lesson plans and classroom activities.
- Supported children's social and emotional development through guided interactions and play-based learning.
- Maintained a safe, organized, and welcoming classroom environment for diverse learners.
- Collaborated with parents to provide updates on child progress and address concerns effectively.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.
- Served as an empathetic listener when comforting upset or frustrated children while fostering resilience in handling challenging situations.
Education
Certificate - Early Childhood EDU 119
South Piedmont Community College
Monroe, NC05.2021
Diploma - Business and Finance
Forest Park Senior High School
Baltimore, MD06.2001
Certificate - Early Childhood Education
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Salisbury, NC12.2024
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word
- Internet
- Landline phone communication
- Program management
- Office administration
- Proactive mindset
- Strategic planning
- Project management
- Training coordination
- Project coordination
- Generating schedules
- Staff evaluation
- Facility management
- Staff development
- Standard operating procedures
- Team oversight
- Onsite tours
Certification
- EDU 119
- Administration 1 and 2
- First Aid/CPR
- SIDS Training
- BSAC School Age
AWARDS
Teacher of the year 2023 & 2024, Most Communicative Leader Award 2024
Timeline
Program Coordinator
Learning Jungle
07.2023 - Current
Pre-K Lead Teacher
Kids & Kids
04.2022 - 06.2023
Home Health Nurse
Blue Dot Cares
01.2016 - 02.2020
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Amherst Community Childcare Center
01.2004 - 01.2015
Certificate - Early Childhood EDU 119
South Piedmont Community College
Diploma - Business and Finance
Forest Park Senior High School
Certificate - Early Childhood Education
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College