Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Timeline
Certification
References
Lynn-Dee Spencer

Lynn-Dee Spencer

Educator - Program Manager
Puyallup,WA

Summary

Innovative professional in higher education, known for high retention productivity, and efficient student program completion. Skilled in student evaluation, curriculum development, creative instructional strategies, and a strong sense of academic integrity. Excel in communication, critical thinking, and adaptability, ensuring effective and challenging teaching methodologies, including hands-on simulations and positive student outcomes.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Adjunct Instructor, College Success 101

Renton Technical College
Renton, WA
01.2025 - Current

Adjunct Instructor, College Success 101, Renton Technical College.

  • Teach a course designed to help students define success and identify resources to achieve their goals.
  • Covering topics including campus services and technology, goal setting, academic planning, learning and motivation strategies, and school funding sources.
  • Provide guidance and support to students, particularly those in their first quarter, to ensure a strong academic foundation.
  • Created course materials and developed online and in-class discussion topics, lectures and presentations.

Program Director/Instructor

Renton Technical College
Renton, WA
01.2018 - Current
  • Developed strategic plans to ensure successful program operations.
  • Monitored performance metrics to evaluate effectiveness of programs.
  • Wrote proposals and reports for general and specific program support.
  • Spearheaded program planning and staff development to promote growth.
  • Ensured compliance with organizational standards and applicable laws and regulations.
  • Developed strategies to increase public awareness of the organization's services.
  • Managed program operations and provided strategic leadership for workers.
  • Collected key program data and analysis to support continuous improvement.
  • Incorporated information about coverage goals, available time and viewer demographics to optimize schedule programming.
  • Administered budgets and monitored expenditures to keep program operations aligned with budget targets.
  • Provided leadership in developing innovative approaches to meet program goals.
  • Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
  • Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
  • Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
  • Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
  • Conducted lectures, demonstrations and group activities in order to enhance learning experience.
  • Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.

Education

Ph.D. - Education & Leadership

Northcentral University, San Diego, CA
01.2022 - Current
  • Member of KDP Honors

Master of Science - Leadership & Curriculum Design

Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA
06-2021

Bachelor of Science - Prof Tech & Curriculum Design

South Seattle Community College, Seattle, WA
06-2017

Skills

  • Student performance evaluation
  • Learning management interfaces
  • In-class lectures and simulations
  • Strategic leadership
  • Customer service experience
  • Performance standards and analysis
  • Budget management
  • Organizational leadership
  • Training and development
  • Compliance management
  • Financial management
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Budgeting and financial management
  • Program leadership
  • Innovation and creativity
  • Student counseling
  • Expense control
  • Student records management
  • Program strategy development
  • Curriculum development
  • Resource allocation
  • Performance evaluation
  • Academic advisement
  • Faculty communication
  • Online classes
  • Classroom management
  • Healthcare settings
  • Online instruction

Accomplishments

  • Employee of the year for 2015

Affiliations

  • Test writer for NHA for national certifications

Timeline

Adjunct Instructor, College Success 101 - Renton Technical College
01.2025 - Current
Northcentral University - Ph.D., Education & Leadership
01.2022 - Current
Program Director/Instructor - Renton Technical College
01.2018 - Current
Central Washington University - Master of Science, Leadership & Curriculum Design
South Seattle Community College - Bachelor of Science, Prof Tech & Curriculum Design

Certification

  • PTCB

References

References available upon request.
Lynn-Dee SpencerEducator - Program Manager