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Stephanie Lloyd

Summary

Community-focused early childhood professional with 10+ years of teaching and family-support experience in Jamaica and Japan. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, outreach, data analysis, and early childhood development. Background in early childhood education and performance reporting. Passionate about supporting underserved communities and strengthening high-quality early learning systems.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher

Reach Academy
09.2018 - Current
  • Partner with families, school administrators, and external professionals to provide inclusive, child-centered support.
  • Conduct needs assessments and track developmental progress through observations and performance data.
  • Facilitate regular communication to support learning at home.
  • Report to parents and administration about student progress.
  • Integrate online tools and play-based strategies to promote student engagement and holistic development.
  • Collaborate with other faculty and early childhood professionals to promote engaging learning opportunities.
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with students' families.

Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher

MY Kindergarten
03.2015 - 03.2018
  • Developed and delivered culturally diverse play-based lessons for students.
  • Maintained consistent communication with families and local community members.
  • Participated in school-wide cultural and community events to build connections.
  • Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
  • Teamed with other professionals and members of the community to enhance student learning experiences.

Assistant Language Teacher

Interac
03.2013 - 02.2015
  • Delivered English lessons at multiple public schools in collaboration with Japanese educators.
  • Promoted Jamaican culture and facilitated cross-cultural understanding through classroom presentations and community events.
  • Volunteered weekly through the local Board of Education to plan and deliver English lessons to adults and children in the community.

Research Assistant

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Supported research and development projects targeting national social programs.
  • Collected and organized sensitive data for policy meetings and high-level reporting.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to gather and verify information related to community initiatives.
  • Drafted and edited official reports, briefs, and presentations for dissemination.

Data Entry Clerk

L.P. Azar Ltd.
02.2010 - 12.2011
  • Entered inventory and sales data accurately across multiple locations.
  • Maintained organized digital and physical records.
  • Collaborated with internal and off-site teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure data accuracy.

Education

M.Ed. - Early Childhood Education

University of The West Indies
08.2022

BSc. - Political Science

University of The West Indies
08.2009

Skills

  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Partnership building
  • Program evaluation & reporting
  • Early childhood education & development
  • Data management & analysis
  • Performance assessments
  • Written & verbal communication
  • Diversity & inclusion

Languages

English
Japanese

Hobbies and Interests

  • Spending time outdoors with my toddler
  • Practicing yoga
  • Reading

Timeline

Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher

Reach Academy
09.2018 - Current

Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher

MY Kindergarten
03.2015 - 03.2018

Assistant Language Teacher

Interac
03.2013 - 02.2015

Research Assistant

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
01.2012 - 01.2013

Data Entry Clerk

L.P. Azar Ltd.
02.2010 - 12.2011

M.Ed. - Early Childhood Education

University of The West Indies

BSc. - Political Science

University of The West Indies
Stephanie Lloyd