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Anastacia Spencer

Anastacia Spencer

Baltimore,MD

Summary

Intelligent Lead Teacher recognized for embracing classroom challenges with dynamic solutions. Polished in tailoring lesson plans, designing instructional aids and planning and implementing activities to enhance learning capabilities. Spirited and energetic educator possessing outstanding instructional and communication skills.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Preschool Lead Teacher

Day Spring Head Start
08.2024 - Current

As the lead teacher and education coordinator I plan lessons and follow the teaching strategies system. I apply second step and mighty minutes activities to lesson plans. I monitor student enrollment, attendance, and complete required home visits. I complete progress reports, all marking period grades and parent /teacher conferences. I participate in stem activities, perform required student assessments, and arrange referrals for students in need of addition support services.

Lead Teacher

Goddard School of Locust Point
12.2023 - 07.2024
  • Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
  • Utilized technology such as interactive whiteboards and online resources to enhance instruction.
  • Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.

Lead Teacher

The Johns Hopkins Bayview Child Development Center
10.2021 - 12.2023
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
  • Conducted individualized academic interventions for struggling students as needed.
  • Organized activities to promote physical,mental and social development of each child with ensured incorporated compliance to state standards.
  • Worked with students of individualized instruction to enhance each area of development and to grasp new learning concepts.

Lead Teacher

Kiddie Academy of Locust Point
05.2018 - 10.2021
  • Supervised circle time, morning meetings, free play and learning developmental activities out doors.
  • Introduced learning activities during windows of opportunity during imaginative play and exploration.
  • Integrated technology into daily lessons to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
  • Created activities in classroom and outside of the school facility to encourage parental involvement and interaction for student support.

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Baltimore City Public School System
11.1997 - 05.2018
  • Attended staff meetings, parent conferences, assigned semester, end of the year final grades and attended other school events as required.
  • Planned lesson instruction for English, Math, Language Arts and Science.
  • Monitored student progress through IEP's and collaboration of student goals to facilitate learning.
  • Assisted with administration of standardized testing.

Education

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education

Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, MD

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Sojourner-Douglass College
Baltimore, MD
06-1999

Skills

  • Behavior Modeling
  • Activity Planning
  • Classroom Management
  • Lesson development
  • Student Records Management
  • Mathematics Instruction

Certification

  • 90 Hours, Early Childhood Education
  • 9 Hours in communication and Interpersonal kills
  • 45 Hours, infant Toddler and School age Methods and Materials
  • Level 4 Childcare Credential (pending upgrade).

Education and Training

I currently attend college working towards earning AA degree in Early  Child hood  Education/ Development, and a minor in special education. I have completed the 90, 9 and 45 hour courses. I have completed th breast feeding course, updated  basic health and safety, medication administration , and a beginners corse for directors training. Completion of two 15 hour semester sessions, experience working with special needs students, 28 years of experience working with children, and 8 hours thus far towards annual clock hours for 2025.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Preschool Lead Teacher

Day Spring Head Start
08.2024 - Current

Lead Teacher

Goddard School of Locust Point
12.2023 - 07.2024

Lead Teacher

The Johns Hopkins Bayview Child Development Center
10.2021 - 12.2023

Lead Teacher

Kiddie Academy of Locust Point
05.2018 - 10.2021

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Baltimore City Public School System
11.1997 - 05.2018

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Anne Arundel Community College

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Sojourner-Douglass College
  • 90 Hours, Early Childhood Education
  • 9 Hours in communication and Interpersonal kills
  • 45 Hours, infant Toddler and School age Methods and Materials
  • Level 4 Childcare Credential (pending upgrade).

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education

Baltimore City Community College
Anastacia Spencer