Claudia Lepecki
Troy,Michigan
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Assistant
Heart of the Shepherd
04.2021 - Current
- Provided classroom support by assisting with activities, transitions, emotional regulation, and maintaining a safe, nurturing learning environment.
Helper
MomCo
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Supervised and engaged toddlers in age-appropriate activities while moms attended meetings, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Early Childhood Education
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI12.2026
High School Diploma -
Howell High School
Howell, MI05.2022
Skills
- Creating and Implementing Developmentally Appropriate Lesson Plans
- Google Docs
- Google PPT
- Google Sheet
- Classroom Management
- Positive Reinforcement
- Developmentally Appropriate Practices
- Developing Positive Relationships
PRACTICUM TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Estabrook Elementary School | 5 Hours Ypsilanti, MI November 2023
Observing the classroom
- Observed a 2nd grade classroom and conducted a Concept of Print assessment with a student.
Challenger Elementary School | 20 Hours Howell, MI February 2024
Observing an IEP Student
- Observed a student on an IEP with their paraprofessionals. Accessed behavior management strategies and assessment techniques.
Gretchen’s House Stadium | 36 Hours Ann Arbor, MI January-April 2024
Practicum Student
- Observed an infant/toddler classroom, created and implemented a creative art lesson, and conducted an ASQ assessment with a child.
Eastern Michigan University Children’s Institute | 36 Hours Ypsilanti, MI August-December 2023
Practicum Student
- Analyzed a high-scope curriculum being implemented, and engaged with a group of 18 students doing various activities
Eastern Michigan University Children’s Institute | 36 Hours Ypsilanti, MI January - April 2025
Practicum Student
- Observed teaching of high-scope curriculum from one lead and three teaching staff; implemented two lesson plans and led lead teaching day for a 3-hour practicum for 16 students.
Bishop Elementary School | 60 Hours Ypsilanti, MI August-December 2025
Practicum Student
- Observed in a Spanish immersion Young’s Five class of 18 students, created and implemented a math lesson.
Certification
- First-Aid/CPR Certified | American Heart Association exp. August 2026
- AED Certified | American Heart Association exp. August 2026
DISTINCTIONS & AWARDS
Emerald Scholarship, Eastern Michigan University 2022 - 2025
Dean’s List | Eastern Michigan University 2022 - 2025
TEACH Early Childhood Michigan Scholarship 2024-present
Timeline
Helper
MomCo
09.2025 - 12.2025
Teacher Assistant
Heart of the Shepherd
04.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Early Childhood Education
Eastern Michigan University
High School Diploma -
Howell High School