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Lacey Arsenault

Princeton,ME

Summary

Experienced and dedicated educator with over 20 years of expertise in delivering high-quality education in Washington County. Skilled in working with children with disabilities, program coordination, and special services. Strong background in Individualized Education Programs (IEP), 504 plans, and inclusive classroom environments. Scheduled to graduate in 2025 with a Bachelor’s degree in Inclusive Education, with minors in Child Psychology and Special Education. Passionate about fostering a supportive, accessible, and nurturing learning environment for all students, families and communities.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Elite Vibes, NP

Not For Profit
01.2024 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

Breakthrough Youth Navigator

Downeast Community Partners
10.2022 - Current
  • Manage data for over 100 new and existing participant profiles, ensuring consistency in data entry for easy tracking and reporting weekly
  • Promoting Breakthrough Youth through the use of agency flyers, community outreach events or social engagements, referrals and social media updates
  • Creating evidence-based, individualized lesson planning for 3 locations by structuring content to align with evidence based practices, appropriate state standards, appropriate curriculum implementation and community resources
  • Incorporating various weekly assessment methods to monitor participant and program process and adjusting as needs arise
  • Identify and engage partner agencies to gather resources for participant and community benefit
  • Create, establish and maintain memorandums of understanding with clear expectations, roles and resources that will be utilized once partnerships have been established with each partnering agency

Lead Preschool Teacher

Down East Community Partners
01.2018 - 10.2022
  • Define, with family support, areas of developmental concern to create specific educational plans and goals to ensure student success while meeting Federal Head Start Guidelines, Maine Early Learning Development standards and developmental milestones while utilizing the High Scope curriculum
  • Organized, led and engaged in team activities to support professional development
  • Align goals and objectives to community stakeholders to attain key resources desired for community integration
  • Proficient in implementing structured, positive behavior management strategies while maintaining the safety of participants and team members
  • Extensive experience in the process of drafting, reviewing, and revising individualized educational plans and 504 documents within a team setting
  • Proficiency in Agency Programs (COR and ChildPlus) and Extensive Experience with Google, Apple Products, Excel and Empowor
  • Knowledgeable in adapting instruction for students with autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, learning disabilities, and other exceptionalities
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.

Owner/ Operator

Cathy Kids Child Care and Community Center
07.2015 - 12.2018
  • Developed and managed a budget that ensures sustainable operation, from staffing over 10 team members and supplies to facility maintenance and program development
  • Monitored costs and efficiently allocated funds to maintain quality services, leveraging partnerships for resources and materials to optimize the budget
  • Proficient in creating annual budgets, setting spending priorities, and managing resource allocation
  • Monitored budgets closely throughout the year, making adjustments as needed to stay on target
  • Coordinate resources from multiple agencies, ensuring seamless integration into existing programs to maximize support and essential services for participants or team members and fill any service gaps
  • Experienced in overseeing multiple programs and special services, ensuring effective support for students and compliance with district policies, all child care licensing, fire safety standards, after-school services, building maintenance as well as programs overseeing the Maine state CACFP nutrition program
  • Displayed strong ability to work with over 40 families, additional educators, and school staff to support student needs effectively within their academic day and home setting when appropriate
  • Deep knowledge of district-specific policies and child care licensing requirements, ensuring that all programs comply with legal mandates, safety regulations, and educational best practices

Education

Baccalaureate of Science - Inclusive Education

University of Maine in Machias
Machias
12.2025

Associates - Early Childhood Education

Washington County Community College
Calais Maine
01.2019

Skills

  • American Sign Language
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • CPR
  • First Aid
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Calm under pressure

Affiliations

  • Maine Roads to Quality
  • Maine Autism Society
  • Maine Families
  • Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine
  • Maine Family Planning
  • Maine Boys to Men
  • Lions Club International
  • Sunrise Economic Council
  • Healthy Acadia
  • Community Care and Collaborative

Interests

  • Horseback Riding
  • Youth Development Programs
  • Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
  • Getting involved in local advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community
  • Volunteering for community initiatives to give back to local communities and make a positive impact
  • Historical Exploration
  • Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
  • Backpacking and Hiking
  • Camping
  • Kayaking
  • Gardening

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
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Quote

"You are stronger than you think and braver than you feel".
Winnie the Pooh

Timeline

Elite Vibes, NP

Not For Profit
01.2024 - Current

Breakthrough Youth Navigator

Downeast Community Partners
10.2022 - Current

Lead Preschool Teacher

Down East Community Partners
01.2018 - 10.2022

Owner/ Operator

Cathy Kids Child Care and Community Center
07.2015 - 12.2018

Baccalaureate of Science - Inclusive Education

University of Maine in Machias

Associates - Early Childhood Education

Washington County Community College

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