Lacy Spencer
Redding,CA
Summary
Dynamic early childhood educator with extensive experience at Shasta County Office of Education, specializing in gross motor skills and social skills development. Proven track record in enhancing parent-teacher communication and implementing effective nutrition education strategies, resulting in increased student engagement and satisfaction. Committed to fostering a nurturing learning environment.
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
Shasta Head Start Child Development
01.2024 - Current
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Owner of Health Home Care Services
Self Employed Services & IHSS
07.2021 - 01.2024
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
Head Preschool Teacher
Shasta County Office of Education
08.2018 - 06.2021
- Mentored new hires during their onboarding process, sharing best practices and providing guidance for a smooth transition into the teaching role.
- Assessed student performance regularly through observation, documentation, and portfolio reviews to guide future instruction efforts.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication lines to address concerns and provide progress updates.
- Ensured compliance with state licensing regulations regarding health, safety, and cleanliness standards within the preschool facility.
Site Supervisor/ Head Teacher
Deep Valley Christian School
01.2016 - 11.2017
- Resolved issues among team members to keep employees on task.
- Maintained strong client relationships, providing regular updates on project progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Worked with personnel and managers to meet strict timelines.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Increased overall student satisfaction by utilizing diverse teaching methods tailored to individual learning preferences.
- Enhanced parent-teacher communication by holding regular meetings, discussing student performance, concerns, and areas for improvement.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Developed comprehensive project schedules to optimize resources and minimize downtime.
Education
GED -
South Valley
Ukiah, CA06-1995
Skills
- Gross motor skills
- Health and safety
- Nutrition education
- Parent-teacher communication
- Social skills development
- Early childhood education
- Growth portfolios
Accomplishments
I helped reopen the Deep Valley Christian School in Redwood Valley with a team of people working for a year getting all the ducks in a row to be in compliance with the laws and regulations for Mendocino County. I went back too school for a year to get the classes needed to be the site supervisor and helped in other ways like raising money and hands on labor to remodel and redecorated the classrooms. It was wonderful to be a part of this project for the children.
Certification
I have a Preschool Teaching Certificate and a Site Supervisor Permit.
I also have an A.S. Degree in Family Relations.
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
Shasta Head Start Child Development
01.2024 - Current
Owner of Health Home Care Services
Self Employed Services & IHSS
07.2021 - 01.2024
Head Preschool Teacher
Shasta County Office of Education
08.2018 - 06.2021
Site Supervisor/ Head Teacher
Deep Valley Christian School
01.2016 - 11.2017
GED -
South Valley