Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Affiliations
References
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Laysa Lopez

Valencia

Summary

Motivating and caring teacher with strong communication skills, and a drive to enhance learning opportunities for all children. Well, presenting comprehensive curriculum activities that help students in their learning experience. Team worker who works well with co-workers, parents, supervisors, and children.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

College of the Canyons
Valencia
09.2023 - Current
  • Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
  • Facilitated discussions to enhance student understanding and participation.
  • Evaluated student performance through assessments and feedback.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development and teaching strategies.
  • Mentored new teachers through orientation and training sessions.
  • Organized extracurricular activities to promote student engagement and growth.
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress and concerns.
  • Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
  • Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.

Learning Coach

Connections Academy
San Juan Capistrano
09.2013 - 06.2025
  • Developed personalized learning plans based on student needs.
  • Monitored student progress and provided timely feedback.
  • Collaborated with teachers to enhance instructional strategies.
  • Implemented educational tools to improve engagement and understanding.
  • Organized virtual workshops for student skill development.
  • Assisted families with navigating online learning platforms effectively.
  • Evaluated instructional materials for relevance and effectiveness.
  • Communicated student progress to students, parents, or teachers in written progress reports, in person, or by email.
  • Supported homebound students with complete instructional assistance.

Pre-K Assistant Teacher

Montessori House of Children
Valley Glen
06.2018 - 02.2023
  • Supported classroom activities by preparing materials and organizing learning spaces.
  • Assisted lead teacher with lesson planning and implementation of Montessori methods.
  • Supervised children during indoor and outdoor activities, ensuring safety and engagement.
  • Maintained classroom environment by cleaning, organizing supplies, and managing resources.
  • Assisted lead teacher in preparing lesson plans and activities.
  • Created a positive learning environment for the students by displaying enthusiasm for teaching.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum delivery and address student challenges.
  • Participated in professional development workshops related to Early Childhood Education topics.
  • Conducted assessments on the progress of each student and reported results to lead teacher or parents and guardians.

Education

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Cerro Coso Community College
Ridgecrest, CA

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

College of The Canyons
Valencia, CA

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Student assessment
  • Parent communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Lesson planning

Certification

  • Child Development Teacher Permit - 11/10/2024 to 12/01/2029

Languages

Spanish
Professional
Hebrew
Elementary
Japanese
Elementary
English
Native/ Bilingual

Affiliations

It can be anything from doing diamond art to answering emails to being a full hands-on teacher.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Teacher

College of the Canyons
09.2023 - Current

Pre-K Assistant Teacher

Montessori House of Children
06.2018 - 02.2023

Learning Coach

Connections Academy
09.2013 - 06.2025

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Cerro Coso Community College

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

College of The Canyons

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Grand Canyon University
Laysa Lopez