Mary Ellen Lackey
Sherrills Ford,NC
Summary
Compassionate early childhood education professional highly productive in creating engaging, educational environments that allow young learners to thrive. Skilled in developing age-appropriate curricula, implementing inclusive classroom management strategies, and fostering emotional intelligence in preschoolers. Excel at communication, patience, and empathy, ensuring effective interaction with children, parents, and colleagues for optimal learning outcomes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Chesterbrook Academy
Denver, North Carolina
08.2008 - 01.2026
- Created engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles and developmental stages, enhancing student engagement and participation.
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment encouraging exploration and creativity.
- Implemented assessments to track student progress and adapt teaching strategies.
- Recorded individual activities, behaviors, meals, and naps to monitor development and ensure consistent care.
- Delivered individualized instruction to address unique needs of diverse learners, fostering academic growth and confidence.
Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Quality Care CDC
Hickory, North Carolina
04.2007 - 07.2008
- Developed and implemented educational activities that enhanced social skills and teamwork among students.
- Maintained comprehensive daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals, and naps to support child development.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations set forth by local governing bodies.
- Coordinated engaging classroom activities, including circle time, story time, arts and crafts, and outdoor play, to foster a stimulating learning environment.
- Observed children to record development.
Center Director
Lake Hickory Academy-Primrose
Hickory, North Carolina
10.2003 - 10.2006
- Oversaw daily operations of early childhood education programs, ensuring a nurturing environment for children.
- Facilitated communication between parents and educators, fostering strong partnerships that supported student development.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided constructive feedback regularly.
- Directed daily operations of center, including scheduling, customer service, and safety protocols, maintaining a positive experience for families.
- Oversaw compliance with health and safety regulations consistently.
- Maintained a safe, secure and healthy environment for all employees and visitors.
Education
Early Childhood Education
Catawba Valley Community College
Hickory, NCSkills
- Parent communication
- Safety compliance
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Positive reinforcement
- Child's CPR certified
- Leading activities
- Relationship building
- Empathy and patience
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Classroom organization
- Safety and supervision
- Effective communication
- Interpersonal skills
Timeline
Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Chesterbrook Academy
08.2008 - 01.2026
Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Quality Care CDC
04.2007 - 07.2008
Center Director
Lake Hickory Academy-Primrose
10.2003 - 10.2006
Early Childhood Education
Catawba Valley Community College