Amanda Lopez
Teacher Assistant
New Caney,TX
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
West Hartford Public Schools
03.2019 - 07.2021
- Working with children as a paraprofessional. Assisting children with everyday tasks in the classroom. Engaged with children on an individual basis and to build a positive relationship and promote learning. Created a constructive outdoor play, to support students' physical health.
Preschool Teacher
Kids R Kids
01.2021 - Current
- Preparing and implementing age-appropriate curriculum, while ensuring safe and supportive and engaging environments that encourage student authenticity and independence. Working with children ages 4 to 5. Teaching a kindergarten program. Working with children academically. Assisting with different behavior challenges. Maintain accurate attendance records and incident reports, while monitoring student behavior, intervention when necessary, promoting positive interactions and successful conflict resolution.
Education
High School - General Studies
Haddam Killingworth
Higganum, CT06.2011
Some College (No Degree) - Teaching
Lonestar Community College
Kingwood, TXSkills
- Help children regulate emotions and offer a safe space to explore unfamiliar feelings
- Assist with school related tasks and offer support with any transportation
- Continue education and knowledge on how to best assist students with their needs in a classroom
Friendly, positive attitude
Accomplishments
- CDA Certification
- Child Development Associate Credential certification is a national recognition in early childhood development. It requires 120 training hours alongside 480 hours of work experience. It is also required to pass a professional test and observation.
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Kids R Kids
01.2021 - Current
Paraprofessional
West Hartford Public Schools
03.2019 - 07.2021
High School - General Studies
Haddam Killingworth
Some College (No Degree) - Teaching
Lonestar Community College