Alison Jones, CPRP

Alison Jones, CPRP

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Manager of Farm Programs and Interpretive Services at St Charles Park District

  • Education

    • Philo High School

      1992 - 1996
    • Bowling Green State University

      1996 - 2000
      Bachelor of Music Music Education

      Activities and Societies: Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Marching Band, Tau Beta Sigma

  • Experience

    • Prairie-Hills SD 144

      Aug 2000 - Jun 2001
      Teacher

      Taught general music, band, chorus, and reading.

    • Quinlan and Fabish Music Company

      Aug 2001 - Jul 2002
      Staff

      Set up rental contracts for band and orchestra instruments. Processed contracts and rental payments.

    • Sunnybrook SD 171

      Aug 2002 - Jun 2009
      Teacher

      Taught general music, band, and chorus at the elementary and middle school levels.

    • Fox Valley Park District

      Apr 2010 - May 2016
      Lead Interpreter

      Lead interpreter at Blackberry Farm, a living history museum with educational and hands-on opportunities for all ages. Served as a historic interpreter, attraction operator, and animal caretaker. Responsibilities included:-operating park rides-animal care -costuming-researching a historic building located on the property-planning annual events-developing and presenting educational and recreational programs-working alongside the museum curator to plan and administer staff trainings Show less

    • Fox Valley El Sistema

      Mar 2015 - May 2018
      Teacher

      Instrumental music instructor in Aurora D131's after school program. Taught approximately 100 students each year. Served as site leader and was responsible for monthly student progress and staff payroll reports.

    • St Charles Park District--Primrose Farm

      May 2016 - now
      Manager of Farm Programs and Interpretive Services
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Parks and Recreation Professional

      National Recreation and Park Association
      Sept 2020