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Alyssa Lopez
Flushing,NY
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Summary
Experienced with curriculum development, lesson planning, and student assessment. Utilizes effective classroom management strategies to foster positive learning environment. Knowledge of diverse teaching methodologies and educational technologies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Martial instructor
Active Krav Maga
Flushing, N.Y.
03.2018 - Current
- Main instructor in teaching children from ages 4-8 Self defense and krav maga.
- Helped the children with proper techniques and stances.
- Taught the children the routines they needed to know in order to test for higher belts.
- Lead the exercises and warm-ups, and ensured the children did the exercises properly and safely.
- Supervised the children to make sure they do not hurt each other when they practice self defense.
Student Teacher
Queens College
Queens, NY
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Developed lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student engagement.
- Implemented diverse teaching strategies to accommodate various learning styles and needs.
- Assessed student performance through formative evaluations, providing targeted feedback for improvement.
- Collaborated with faculty to design and refine instructional materials and resources.
Head Arts and Crafts Art Councilor
Camp Che-Na-Wah
Minerva, NY
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Led group activities, fostering teamwork and personal development among campers.
- Developed engaging projects that enhanced camper experience and promoted inclusivity.
- Mentored junior staff, providing guidance on best practices and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with other council members to develop strategic plans for community growth.
Volunteer General Biology Lab Assistant
Queensborough Community College
Bayside, N.Y.
04.2016 - 12.2019
- Designed and displayed bulletin boards with student works.
- Creatively organized the art work of science students to display the life cycles of organisms.
- In charge of selecting the best drawings done by students to display.
- Organized supplies and kept inventory.
- Assisted the Senior Laboratory Technician in resetting the lab for student experiments.
- Prepared several types of solutions including sucrose, pH buffers, HCL and NaOH solutions used in the labs.
- Cleaned up the laboratory after students have completed the experiments.
- Fed, cleaned and cared for several types of reptiles, tortoises and turtles; Bearded Dragons, Russian and Red Foot Tortoises, Box Turtles, Water Turtles and a Blue Tongue Skink.
Education
Master of Science - Art Education
Queens College
Queens, NY05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Art Education And Studio Art
Queens College
Queens, NY05-2023
Associate of Science - Art and Design
Queensborough Community College
Bayside, NY05-2019
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Class instruction
- Lesson planning
- Acrylic painting
- Oil painting
- Sculpture techniques
- Artistic techniques
Timeline
Student Teacher
Queens College
09.2022 - 04.2023
Head Arts and Crafts Art Councilor
Camp Che-Na-Wah
06.2022 - 08.2022
Martial instructor
Active Krav Maga
03.2018 - Current
Volunteer General Biology Lab Assistant
Queensborough Community College
04.2016 - 12.2019
Master of Science - Art Education
Queens College
Bachelor of Arts - Art Education And Studio Art
Queens College
Associate of Science - Art and Design
Queensborough Community College
Workshops
- DASA (Dignity for All Students Act) April 2025
- Child Abuse Identification April 2025
- School Violence Prevention & Intervention April 2022
- Ceramic recycling and firing January 2022