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Shirley Lucas

Corsicana,TX

Summary

Dynamic and compassionate Early Childhood Educator with a proven track record with

Early Childhood Educator devoted to successfully preparing children for a full educational career. Committed to teaching students good studying habits at young ages. Attends professional development seminars, faculty meetings and parent-teacher conferences to remain connected to the needs of children and parents.

Overview

48
48
years of professional experience

Work History

Preacher

True Deliverance Church
03.2013 - 06.2025
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
  • Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
  • Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.

Preschool Teacher

Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy Charter School
08.2013 - 05.2025
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Assisted and supervised 30 children through entire school day.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
  • Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.

Early Childhood Educator

Headstart
08.1977 - 08.2013
  • Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
  • Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.
  • Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Child Development

Navarro College
Corsicana, TX
05-1982

Skills

  • Small group facilitation
  • Pastoral counseling
  • Sermon preparation
  • Religious education
  • Spiritual leadership
  • Grief support
  • Social media engagement

Timeline

Preschool Teacher

Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy Charter School
08.2013 - 05.2025

Preacher

True Deliverance Church
03.2013 - 06.2025

Early Childhood Educator

Headstart
08.1977 - 08.2013

Associate of Applied Science - Child Development

Navarro College

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