Lacy Cartwright
Willard,MO
Summary
Creative educator with a strong background in lesson planning, classroom management, and educational technology. Expertise in developing engaging lessons and collaborating with parents to support student progress, ensuring a positive and inclusive learning experience for all.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Sherwood Elementary School
Springfield, MO
08.2007 - 08.2022
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student needs.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with parents to address student progress and concerns.
- Utilized educational technology tools to enhance student learning.
- Designed creative activities that promoted social and emotional development.
Elementary School Teacher
Weaver Elementary School
Springfield, Missouri
12.1997 - 07.2007
- Maintained positive classroom culture through behavior management techniques.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Prepared, administered and graded daily work and tests to evaluate student's progress.
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
Education
Masters of Education And Technology
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05-2015
Elementary Education
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO12-1997
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Educational technology
- Student assessment
- Parent collaboration
- Inclusive teaching practices
- Curriculum development
- Interactive learning
- Student evaluation
- Project-based learning
- Special education
- Literacy instruction
- Educational games
- Hands-on learning
- Safe, positive learning environment
Additional Duties
- Collected and analyzed data from i-Ready to identify students in grades 3-5 who fell below grade level in Reading and Math, grouped students and assigned tutors, and contacted parents for enrollment.
- ELP (Extended Learning Program) tutor.
- Served as lead teacher at Weaver Elementary.
- After school book clubs, Math CDC representative for adopting new curriculum, collaborated and wrote M.I.G.s. for new Social Studies adoption material.
- Responsible for weekly ELA lesson plans for four third grade teachers.
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Sherwood Elementary School
08.2007 - 08.2022
Elementary School Teacher
Weaver Elementary School
12.1997 - 07.2007
Masters of Education And Technology
Western Governors University
Elementary Education
Missouri State University