Stephanie LaPierre
Medford
Summary
Dedicated Early Childhood Educator with over five years of experience supporting young children's development through play-based, relationship-centered learning. Experienced Lead Teacher skilled in curriculum planning, child assessment, family engagement and inclusive educational practices. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology at Boston University and committed to fostering environments where children, families, and educators thrive. Seeking to broaden and deepen my practice across early childhood age groups by bringing my leadership experience and passion for child development to a toddler classroom.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
Boston University Children's Center
Boston, MA
01.2024 - Current
- Lead a preschool classroom serving children ages 3-5 within a university-affiliated early childhood program.
- Design and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum using observation-based and emergent curriculum practices.
- Utilize Teaching Strategies Gold to assess children's development and document learning outcomes.
- Foster children's social-emotional development, independence, problem-solving skills, and positive peer relationships.
- Implement evidence-based behavior guidance strategies to support self-regulation, emotional expression, and conflict resolution.
- Develop individualized support strategies for children with varying developmental, behavioral, and communication needs in collaboration with families and specialists.
- Partner with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and support staff to ensure inclusive learning experiences.
- Build strong family partnerships through daily communication, conferences, and collaborative goal setting.
- Mentor assistant teachers, student teachers, and classroom support staff.
- Create inclusive, anti-bias learning environments where all children and families feel welcomed, respected, and represented.
- Maintain compliance with Massachusetts EEC regulations and center policies.
Toddler Teacher
Pine village Preschool- South End
Boston, Massachusetts
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided nurturing, responsive care and education for toddlers in a bilingual English-Spanish classroom.
- Supported language development, social-emotional growth, and emerging independence through play-based learning experiences.
- Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate activities that encouraged exploration, communication, creativity, and problem-solving.
- Guided children through daily routines and transitions using responsive caregiving practices.
- Built trusting relationships with children and families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
- Maintained safe, engaging, and inclusive classroom environments.
Assistant Teacher
Head Start Program
Somerville, MA
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Supported children's cognitive, language, social-emotional, and physical development through developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
- Assisted in implementing curriculum, classroom management strategies, and individualized support plans.
- Collaborated with families to promote children's success both at home and in the classroom.
- Participated in family engagement initiatives and community-building activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Boston University Metropolitan College
Boston, MA06-2027
Associate Degree - Early Childhood Development
Bunker Hill Community College
Boston, MA01-2023
Skills
- Emergent Curriculum Planning
- Teaching Strategies Gold Assessment
- Child Observation & Documentation
- Child Development
- Positive Behavioral Guidance
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Family Engagement & Communication
- Inclusive & Anti-Bias Education
- Individualized Learning Strategies
- Collaboration with Specialists
- Classroom Leadership & Mentoring
- Team Collaboration
- Curriculum Documentation
- Massachusetts EEC Regulations
- Bilingual: English & Spanish
Certification
- Massachusetts EEC Preschool Teacher Certification with Boston University Children Center
- Massachusetts EEC Toddler Teacher Certification with Pine Village Preschool
- Massachusetts EEC Teacher Certification with CAAS Head Start
Professional Highlights
- Over five years of experience in early childhood education.
- Current Lead Teacher in a university-affiliated early childhood program.
- Experience supporting children with diverse developmental, behavioral, language, and learning needs.
- Strong advocate for accessible, equitable, and relationship-based early childhood education.
- Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology to further strengthen expertise in child development and learning.
Leadership And Advocacy
Childcare Affordability Advocacy Initiative, Strategies For Children, Developed and implemented a childcare affordability survey for university faculty, staff, and graduate students., Collected and analyzed data regarding childcare accessibility, enrollment barriers, and family needs., Presented findings and recommendations to university stakeholders and Human Resources representatives., Advocated for increased childcare accessibility and tuition support opportunities for university families., Collaborated with educators and community stakeholders to promote equitable access to early childhood education.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
Boston University Children's Center
01.2024 - Current
Toddler Teacher
Pine village Preschool- South End
03.2023 - 12.2023
Assistant Teacher
Head Start Program
01.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Boston University Metropolitan College
Associate Degree - Early Childhood Development
Bunker Hill Community College