Marcela Spivey
Covington,LA
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Head Start Program, excelling in staff training and development. Proven ability to enhance health and safety compliance while managing facilities effectively. Skilled in goal setting and tracking, fostering community engagement, and implementing individualized education plans to support diverse learning needs. Bilingual speaking (Spanish/English fluent)
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Center Manager
Head Start Program
11.2019 - Current
- Provide clerical support for Center
- Make administrative decisions in the absence of the Center Director and consult other Center Director's, as necessary and available.
- Maintains various records, schedules, files (payroll, confidential), etc. for the purpose of documenting and/or providing reliable information
- Approves leave time for staff in absence of center director in accordance with RCCDC Personnel Policies and Procedures
- Processes documents and materials (e.g. schedules, agendas, in-kind, mail, etc.) for the purpose of disseminating information to appropriate parties.
- Prepares written materials (e.g. letters, brochures, newsletters, forms, advertisements, etc.), for the purpose of conveying information regarding center activities and/or procedures.
- Assist with training parents, volunteers, and employees in program.
- Ensure program compliance with codes of all state and local licensing agencies and grant requirements.
- Makes independent decisions regarding office work flow, delegating work for the purpose of maximizing the efficiency of the work force, and meeting operational requirements.
- Attend case management meetings, consultations, and staff meetings in absence of Center Director
- Protects all children from physical punishment or verbal abuse
- Monitor and manage the maintenance and safety of facilities and availability of supplies.
- Reports regularly to the Center Director on any developments or problems within the center for the purpose of maximizing the efficiency of the agency.
Child Care Leader
Franco's Health CLub
07.2016 - 09.2019
- Led daily activities and curriculum planning for diverse group of children.
- Fostered positive relationships with children and families to enhance community engagement.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in child care and safety protocols.
Resource Teacher
Head Start Program
10.2008 - 03.2016
- Developed individualized education plans to meet diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with families to enhance student engagement and support services.
- Trained staff on effective instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Implemented assessments to monitor student progress and inform instructional practices.
Education
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Northshore Technical College
Bogalusa, LA09-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Law And Political Science
San Martin De Porres
Lima, Peru05-2000
Skills
- Staff training and development
- Goal setting and tracking
- Health and safety compliance
- Facility management
- Familiar with Microsoft Office/Google Workspace (word, excel, Slides), communication tools(zoom, google meet), and operating systems (windows)
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with Southshore Families Helping Families in the development of the First Conference in Spanish for the Hispanic/Latino communtiy in St. Tammany Parish to empower families in how to keep record of their children needs.
- Supervised team of 36 staff members.
Certification
- CDA
- Ancillary Certificate
- Member of Louisiana Pathways for Early Childhood Education
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant Center Manager
Head Start Program
11.2019 - Current
Child Care Leader
Franco's Health CLub
07.2016 - 09.2019
Resource Teacher
Head Start Program
10.2008 - 03.2016
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Northshore Technical College
Bachelor of Arts - Law And Political Science
San Martin De Porres