Lacey Harrell
Leeds
Summary
Preschool teacher with 4 years of experience creating engaging and nurturing classroom environments. Demonstrates strong adaptability, creativity, and communication skills, fostering teamwork and a love for learning among students. Eager to continue implementing innovative teaching strategies to enhance student comprehension and community building.
Knowledgeable with solid background in engaging K-6 students across various subjects. Effectively managed diverse classroom settings and implemented lesson plans that fostered student learning. Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in meeting needs of different learning environments and students.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Leeds City Schools
Leeds, AL
12.2025 - Current
- Delivered engaging lesson plans to diverse K-12 students across various subjects.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom order and student engagement.
- Adapted instructional materials to meet individual student needs and learning styles.
- Collaborated with full-time teachers to ensure continuity of instruction during absences.
- Developed positive relationships with students, fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
- Assessed student progress through informal evaluations and provided feedback for improvement.
- Currently serving as a long-term sub in a first grade class at Leeds Primary School. Teaching phonics, reading, math, comprehension, and writing that adhers to the Alabama content standards.
4K Teacher
Liberty Park Enrichment Center
Vestavia, AL
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Cultivated a nurturing classroom environment, fostering student engagement and promoting a love for learning.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies that enhanced student comprehension, leading to noticeable improvements in academic performance.
- Encouraged collaborative projects among students, strengthening teamwork skills and building a supportive learning community.
Substitute Teacher
Margaret Elementary
Margaret, AL
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Substitute teacher at Margaret Elementary for 4 years before Covid. Fostered a positive learning environment, enhancing student engagement and rekindling my passion for teaching.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Greenville High School
Greenville, AL01-2003
Bachelor’s Degree - Music Education
Troy University
Troy01-2008
Advanced Diploma -
Greenville High School
Greenville, AL01-2003
Skills
- Adaptability, Collaboration, Creativity, Communication, Research Skills
- Classroom management
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Student engagement
- Lesson planning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Elementary education
Certification
- Certification Class B, Early Childhood (056) Grades P-3 Early Childhood Education (0H5CF)
- Certification Class B, Elementary (75A) Grades K-6 Elementary Education (0N1GF)
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Leeds City Schools
12.2025 - Current
4K Teacher
Liberty Park Enrichment Center
01.2021 - 01.2025
Substitute Teacher
Margaret Elementary
01.2017 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science -
Greenville High School
Bachelor’s Degree - Music Education
Troy University
Advanced Diploma -
Greenville High School