Amy Lopez
Sylmar
Summary
Passionate educator with background in supporting teachers and students across preschool to secondary school levels. Skilled in creating engaging learning environments, adapting teaching methods to meet diverse student needs, and implementing innovative educational techniques. Demonstrated ability to improve student understanding and academic performance through targeted instructional support. Committed to fostering educational development and success for all students.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
ProCare Therapy
Ventura
11.2023 - 12.2024
- Developed creative learning activities that engage all types of learners.
- Utilized effective communication strategies when interacting with diverse populations.
- Administered assessments to determine student's academic performance levels.
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Facilitated communication between educators, administrators, and parents regarding student progress.
Preschool Teacher
Tutor Time
Simi Valley
07.2021 - 10.2023
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on educational trends.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers on various projects related to curriculum design and implementation.
- Led story time sessions designed to promote literacy skills among young learners.
- Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
- Provided individual attention to each student as needed during class time.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving activities.
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated creative teaching techniques.
Paraprofessional
Right Choice In Home Care
Van Nuys
01.2018 - 05.2021
- Developed creative learning activities that engage all types of learners.
- Utilized effective communication strategies when interacting with diverse populations.
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Communicated confidential details about student behavior and performance with parents and authorized parties.
- Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
San Fernando Senior High School
San Fernando, CA07-2017
Skills
- Creative lesson planning
- Individualized education plans
- Behavior management
- Classroom supervision
- Collaboration with educators
- Student progress monitoring
- Parent engagement
- Conflict resolution
- Relationship building
- Learning styles
- Team collaboration
- Safety
- Group and individual instruction
- Parent communication
- Social-emotional support
Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Meeting Scheduling
- Hospitality Best Practices
- Call Forwarding
- Telephone Etiquette
- Time Management
- Decision Making
References
Valerie Ortiz
(818)251-6994
Timeline
Paraprofessional
ProCare Therapy
11.2023 - 12.2024
Preschool Teacher
Tutor Time
07.2021 - 10.2023
Paraprofessional
Right Choice In Home Care
01.2018 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
San Fernando Senior High School
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