Lacey Chavez
Tempe
Summary
Results-driven department leader with a proven track record in enhancing productivity and ensuring efficient task completion. Expertise in team management, operational strategy, and conflict resolution. Strong communication and leadership skills foster seamless operations and promote team cohesion.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Department Leader/Spanish Adjunct Instructor
Rio Salado Community College
Tempe
07.2020 - Current
- Led World Languages Department in course advocacy, scheduling, and program promotion to enhance student engagement and enrollment.
- Collaborated to develop syllabi and course structure with semester pacing guides for three courses, ensuring alignment with educational standards and student needs.
- Led departmental meetings to discuss goals and procedures.
- Coordinated staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage and support.
- Developed training materials for new employee onboarding processes.
Spanish Instructor
Deer Valley Unified School District
Anthem
07.2019 - 05.2020
- Led syllabus creation and course structure design, including weekly lesson plans; integrated technology in classroom and home-learning through Canvas platform; aligned national and state standards with learning activities and assessments; maintained accurate student records; updated stakeholders on student progress.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student groups.
- Facilitated interactive classroom activities to enhance language skills.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback.
Department Coordinator, Spanish Educator
Flagstaff Unified School District
Flagstaff
07.2016 - 06.2019
- Led language immersion teaching pedagogy and implementation; evaluated immersion program effectiveness; recruited and retained students; monitored progress toward department goals; planned and executed classroom improvement across levels; collaborated on academic and cultural enrichment activities for 500 students; developed curriculum and common assessments; created technology for classroom and home-learning; aligned national and state standards to learning activities and assessments; maintained accurate student records; communicated with stakeholders regarding student achievement and program success.
- Created and managed staff and student schedules to streamline classroom operations.
- Improved clarity of departmental communications through effective management support.
- Planned and executed events that increased community engagement within the district.
Department Coordinator, Spanish Educator
Deer Valley Unified School District
Anthem
07.2008 - 05.2016
- Recruited and retained students while monitoring progress toward departmental goals and executing continuous classroom improvement.
- Coordinated daily operations for multiple departments, enhancing collaboration and efficiency across the school district.
- Managed schedules and calendars, streamlining departmental workflows and minimizing scheduling conflicts.
- Organized school events and activities, fostering community engagement and collaboration among staff and students.
Specialist: English Language Learning (ELL)
Sedona Red Rock High School
Sedona
08.2007 - 05.2008
- Evaluated current program effectiveness; modified and implemented cross-curricular Structured English Immersion curriculum; trained content-area teachers in Structured English Immersion; aligned state standards to learning activities and desired outcomes; implemented academic course completion guidelines for ELL students; maintained accurate student records for District and State audits; assessed ELL students using State-mandated language evaluations; tracked student progress towards graduation; mentored ELL students in the completion of their Senior Capstone project required for graduation; counseled students in academic and cultural acclimatization difficulties; coordinated tutoring for at-risk students; facilitated communication between school personnel and non-English-speaking families.
- Collaborated with teachers to design and implement engaging lesson plans and materials that foster student participation.
- Assisted in student assessments and provided targeted feedback to support individualized learning progress.
- Coordinated extracurricular activities and events that strengthened school spirit and student community involvement.
Dual Language and ELL Specialist
Flagstaff Unified School District
Flagstaff
08.2001 - 06.2007
- Developed and implemented cross-curricular Structured English Immersion curriculum. Trained content-area teachers in Structured English Immersion practices.
- Facilitated curriculum development and implementation to address diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to create instructional materials and resources tailored to classroom needs.
- Coordinated student assessments and ensured accurate performance records to support instructional planning.
Specialist: English Language Learning (ELL)
Sedona Red Rock High School
Sedona
07.2000 - 06.2001
- Developed and implemented cross-curricular Structured English Immersion curriculum, trained content-area teachers, aligned state standards to learning activities, and ensured academic course completion for ELL students; maintained student records for audits, assessed ELL students using state evaluations, tracked progress toward graduation, mentored students in Senior Capstone project, counseled students on academic and cultural acclimatization, coordinated tutoring for at-risk students, and facilitated communication between school personnel and non-English-speaking families.
- Enhanced student engagement through interactive learning activities and discussions that promoted active participation.
- Collaborated with teachers to create lesson plans and educational materials that support diverse learning needs.
- Supported classroom management strategies to enhance student behavior and engagement.
Spanish Instructor
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff
01.1997 - 12.2000
- Designed course curriculum and syllabus; collaborated to meet Department goals; created language acquisition activities; assessed student progress against National standards; submitted grades to University.
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance Spanish language skills.
- Facilitated interactive classroom activities promoting cultural understanding.
- Evaluated student progress through assessments and feedback sessions.
Spanish Adjunct Instructor
Rio Salado Community College
- Developed syllabi, course structure, scope and sequence, and curriculum-delivery pacing guide to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes; integrated technology in classroom and home learning to facilitate access to resources; aligned national and state standards with learning activities and assessments to ensure compliance; maintained accurate student records to track progress; communicated with stakeholders about student and program progress to foster collaboration.
- Created instructional resources tailored for various learning needs.
- Led dynamic discussions and hands-on activities in the classroom.
- Assessed student understanding using various assignments and tests.
Education
M.A. - Bilingual-Multicultural Education: English as a Second Language
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ01-1999
B.S. - Education, Spanish Secondary/Humanities Minor
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ01-1996
Skills
- Curriculum design
- Curriculum oversight
- Program evaluation
- Staff training
- Student recruitment
- Department leadership
- Policy development
- Resource coordination
- Performance evaluation
- Team supervision
- Stakeholder communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Cultural competency
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Professional development
Affiliations
- American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP)
- National Hispanic Honor Society
Languages
- Spanish
- English, native language
- Spanish, native-like proficiency in speaking, writing, listening and reading
Accomplishments Certificates
- Consistently rated as 'highly proficient' in many areas of professional evaluations.
- Certificates of training in the International Baccalaureate Program: Diplomate Program: Categories 1 and 2, Middle Years Program, Advanced Placement Spanish Training for Teachers.
- Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica Sponsor: increased student membership from 5 members to 60, maintaining high membership.
- Past-President of Arizona AATSP: coordinate with the Executive Team to promote membership and professional activities.
- Promoted AP students to increase enrollment from 11 to 36 in one year, maintaining that number.
Timeline
Department Leader/Spanish Adjunct Instructor
Rio Salado Community College
07.2020 - Current
Spanish Instructor
Deer Valley Unified School District
07.2019 - 05.2020
Department Coordinator, Spanish Educator
Flagstaff Unified School District
07.2016 - 06.2019
Department Coordinator, Spanish Educator
Deer Valley Unified School District
07.2008 - 05.2016
Specialist: English Language Learning (ELL)
Sedona Red Rock High School
08.2007 - 05.2008
Dual Language and ELL Specialist
Flagstaff Unified School District
08.2001 - 06.2007
Specialist: English Language Learning (ELL)
Sedona Red Rock High School
07.2000 - 06.2001
Spanish Instructor
Northern Arizona University
01.1997 - 12.2000
Spanish Adjunct Instructor
Rio Salado Community College
M.A. - Bilingual-Multicultural Education: English as a Second Language
Northern Arizona University
B.S. - Education, Spanish Secondary/Humanities Minor
Northern Arizona University