Lisa Lopez
3709 White Lane,CA
Summary
Dynamic Child Development Teacher with a proven track record at Garden Pathways, excelling in classroom management and fostering positive relationships with families. Expert in early childhood education, I effectively promoted social-emotional growth through play-based learning, while enhancing parent communication to support children's development. Adept at creating inclusive environments for diverse learners.
Proactive and caring worker with 20 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Development Teacher
GARDEN PATHWAYS
06.2021 - 12.2024
- Led professional development sessions for fellow teachers, sharing best practices in early childhood education techniques.
- Streamlined communication with parents via newsletters, emails, and face-to-face meetings to keep them informed about their progress and upcoming events.
- Maintained a safe and nurturing environment for children to thrive, fostering positive relationships among peers.
- Promoted social-emotional growth in children through hands-on experiences and play-based learning.
- Developed strong relationships with families to ensure consistent support for each Childs' growth both at home and in the classroom.
- Assisted and supervised 20 children through entire school day.
- Enhanced student learning by implementing developmentally appropriate activities and materials in the classroom.
- Streamlined communication with parents via newsletters, emails, and face-to-face meetings to keep them informed about their child''s progress and upcoming events.
- Boosted student engagement by incorporating interactive group activities into daily lesson plans.
- Supported students'' individual needs by creating tailored interventions and providing one-on-one assistance when necessary.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop a curriculum that supported child development goals and nurtured individual strengths.
- Increased parent involvement by organizing events, conferences, and workshops focused on child development strategies.
Teaching Assistant
KCSOS
04.1998 - 09.2018
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Increased class participation by creating positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere.
- Supported lead teacher in developing curriculum materials, tailoring instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
- Provided additional support for students with special needs, ensuring they received appropriate accommodations and resources.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Evaluated student performance through regular assessments, tracking progress and adjusting instructional strategies as needed.
- Served as a mentor to new teaching assistants, providing guidance on effective strategies for classroom management and instruction.
Education
No Degree - Early Childhood Education And Care
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA01.2014
Skills
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Safety procedures
- Positive reinforcement
- Lesson planning
- Behavior management
- Parent communication
- Activity planning
- Early childhood education
- Adept at working with special needs children
- Daycare management
- Training in food handling preparation
- Student counseling
- Head start programs
Timeline
Child Development Teacher
GARDEN PATHWAYS
06.2021 - 12.2024
Teaching Assistant
KCSOS
04.1998 - 09.2018
No Degree - Early Childhood Education And Care
Bakersfield College
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