Elvia Lopez-Flores
Portland,TX
Summary
Hardworking and passionate educator with strong organizational skills eager to secure an administrative position. Dedicated in helping to meet school foals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the school.
Overview
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1
Certification
Work History
Teacher / Coach
Taft ISD
Taft, TX
2007 - Current
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals
Credit Recovery Coordinator
Taft ISD
Taft, TX
2011 - Current
- Collaborate with counselor to review transcripts to ensure that students that failed courses were enrolled into credit recovery course.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Collaborated with teachers to provide courses needed for student to regain credit.
- Monitored student progress through out semester to assure that students are working.
- Worked closely with counseling department to assist in scheduling.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
- Improved communication through consistent hard work and dedication.
Head Cross Country / Track Coach
Taft ISD
Taft, TX
2007 - Current
- Coached individual participants in skills necessary for excellent achievement in target sports.
- Oversaw safety conditions of facility or sports area during rehearsal and event times.
- Pushed athletes through rigorous training drills following practice schedule, enforcing appropriate exertion levels.
- Exercised and taught control and care of sports equipment to promote good habits and preserve life of school-owned equipment.
- Planned and scheduled regular program of in-season practices.
Spanish Teacher / Coach
Waller ISD
2001 - 2007
- Completed performance reviews and remained up-to-date on required certifications and continuing education credits.
- Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Served as languages department member and attended meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
PE / Health Teacher
Uvalde CISD
Uvalde , TX
2000 - 2001
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
5th Grade Teacher
Uvalde CISD
Uvalde, TX
1997 - 2000
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX05.2001
Master of Arts - School Administration
Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX05.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX08.1997
Skills
- Dependable and Responsible
- Multitasking Abilities
- Planning and Coordination
- Organization and Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Decision Making
- Fluent in Spanish Speaking and Writing
Certification
- All Level PE -Grades PK-12
- Secondary Spanish- Grades 6-12
- Principal - Grades EC-12
- Elementary Self Contained- Grades 1-8
- Elementary Reading - Grades 1-8
Timeline
Teacher / Coach
Taft ISD
2007 - Current
Credit Recovery Coordinator
Taft ISD
2011 - Current
Head Cross Country / Track Coach
Taft ISD
2007 - Current
Spanish Teacher / Coach
Waller ISD
2001 - 2007
PE / Health Teacher
Uvalde CISD
2000 - 2001
5th Grade Teacher
Uvalde CISD
1997 - 2000
Master of Arts - Counseling
Sul Ross State University
Master of Arts - School Administration
Sul Ross State University
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Sul Ross State University
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