Jenny F. Lopez
Norwalk,CT
Summary
OBJECTIVE STATEMENT Passionate bilingual assistant principal dedicated to making a positive impact as a school leader. Skilled in academic administration and fostering relationships, demonstrating exceptional leadership and instructional guidance.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Danbury Public Schools, Stadley Rough Elementary School
09.2023 - Current
- Led professional development for teachers focused on student and multilingual learner centered instruction leading to increase of almost 40% in at or above level students as per iready diagnostic test results
- Oversaw successful implementation of PBIS program and spearhead several initiatives to promote social emotional wellness for students and staff.
- Provided leadership and organization to attendance team while collaborating with teachers, psychologists , social workers, and principal to improve student chronic absenteeism by more than 15%
- led the planning, development, and implementation of the school's math and literacy curricula, leading to enhanced student achievement and curriculum effectiveness."
- Develop organized and effective behavior data management and intervention system which resulted in improved behaviors schoolwide and less critical incidents
- Established highly organized leadership committees for safety, behavior and instructional areas which met consistently to review goals and results.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with different stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and nonprofits.
- Evaluated teacher performance against established benchmarks, providing actionable feedback for improvement purposes.
- Analyzed standardized test results to identify areas of improvement in instruction methods and curriculum content.
Multilingual Language Learner (MLL) Coach
Norwalk Public Schools, Nathan Hale Middle School
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Coordinated new students’ intake and conducted informational sessions at school and community which resulted in increased parent involvement.
- Served in schools' leadership team and consistently advocated for research based actions to benefit MLL students.
- Increase student participation through ongoing professional development activities and coaching of teachers in scaffolds for MLL students.
- Created and/or restructured master schedule to ensure teacher common planning and collaboration and uniform tutor coverage.
- Convene staff meetings to discuss new research, study student work, articulate curriculum across grade levels, and plan evaluation or professional development activities.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
Summer School Administrator
Norwalk Public Schools- Marvin Elementary
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Lead weekly data team meetings to analyze progress monitoring data.
- Facilitated educational trips, ensuring the safety of all students.
- Managed daily operations of the summer school program, ensuring a smooth and organized experience for staff and students alike.
- Streamlined the dismissal system to help run it more efficiently.
- Communicated with parents and solved various issues involving students.
- Established clear expectations for student behavior while maintaining a safe and inclusive learning environment.
Director
Norwalk Public Schools-Carver Foundation
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Created new after school program with 21st Century Grant to offer Academic enrichment activities for students to meet achievement standards.
- Scheduled AM and PM split programs which increased student engagement and participation.
- Increased parent involvement in school through reach-out events on and off campus.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Established a safe and inclusive environment, promoting positive behavior and fostering social-emotional growth among students.
- Expanded program offerings based on student feedback surveys, consistently adapting to meet evolving participant interests.
- Optimized resource utilization by strategically allocating budget funds towards essential materials, staffing, and facility improvements.
- Implemented data-tracking systems to monitor student progress and ensure targeted support for individual needs.
Numeracy Instructional Coach
Silvermine Elementary School
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Led teacher teams and improved student outcomes in unit assessments by 30% or more.
- Successfully oversaw implementation of the Illustrative Math program, leading to measurable increase in student engagement and understanding.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness by providing individualized coaching cycles and professional development opportunities.
- Facilitated collaborative planning sessions for grade-level teams to establish learning goals and align curriculum across subjects.
- Leveraged existing relationships with teachers, students and parents to promote math growth mindset.
- Wrote curriculum aligned to math best practices and Common Core standards, resulting in improved teacher capacity.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
Teacher
New York City of Education
08.2007 - 06.2019
- Carried out high-level instruction to a diverse group of fifth graders in a dual language program.
- Ensured the social-emotional wellbeing of students.
- Served in district-wide committee to adopt Common Core Standards.
- Mentored new and current teachers to lend support and professional development.
- Served as member of the School Governance Council to make decisions about budget and staff additions.
Teacher
Robert E. Simon Elementary School
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Lent support to children of diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds through a solid dual language program
- Created dynamic and clear lesson plans as part of integrated units
- Created a loving classroom for second grade children who had many transitions during the year.
Teacher
P.S, Lillian Weber Elementary School
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Built relationships with parents and students from limited socio-economic backgrounds
- Trained in readers/writers workshop
- Used interdisciplinary approach to teaching in conjunction with the arts community.
Education
Administrator Certificate -
Sacred Heart University Lehman College
Fairfield, CT06.2021
M.S. Ed - Early Childhood Education & Bilingual Education
Lehman College of The City University of New York
The Bronx, NY06.2005
Bachelors of Arts - Psychology and Black Studies
Hunter College
New York, NY05.2001
Skills
- Restorative practices and PBIS trained
- New Leaders Leadership Program graduate
- Illustrative Math leadership Team
- Trauma informed care trained
- PMT (physical Management) trained
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Danbury Public Schools, Stadley Rough Elementary School
09.2023 - Current
Multilingual Language Learner (MLL) Coach
Norwalk Public Schools, Nathan Hale Middle School
08.2022 - 11.2023
Summer School Administrator
Norwalk Public Schools- Marvin Elementary
06.2022 - 08.2023
Director
Norwalk Public Schools-Carver Foundation
09.2021 - 06.2022
Numeracy Instructional Coach
Silvermine Elementary School
08.2019 - 06.2022
Teacher
New York City of Education
08.2007 - 06.2019
Teacher
Robert E. Simon Elementary School
01.2004 - 01.2007
Teacher
P.S, Lillian Weber Elementary School
01.2001 - 01.2004
Administrator Certificate -
Sacred Heart University Lehman College
M.S. Ed - Early Childhood Education & Bilingual Education
Lehman College of The City University of New York
Bachelors of Arts - Psychology and Black Studies
Hunter College
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