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Andrea Mejia Lopez

Joliet,IL

Summary

Focused professional passionate about promoting inclusion, critical thinking skills and student development. Skillful in managing classroom environments and student behavior with positive and proactive strategies. Excellent communication, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Third Grade Dual Language Teacher

Valley View School District
Bolingbrook, IL
08.2023 - Current
  • Implemented behavior management strategies based on positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Maintained positive classroom culture through behavior management techniques.
  • Built relationships with students of diverse cultural, social and economic backgrounds.
  • Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
  • Customized instructional plans to meet individual student skill levels and learning styles.
  • Provided multi-sensory activities to engage students in learning language arts, math, science, and social studies.
  • Met with parents to discuss students' progress and review areas requiring improvement.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills by having students analyze texts from different perspectives.
  • Administered and graded class tests to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
  • Assisted students with developing reading comprehension skills by utilizing a variety of strategies including close reading.

Teacher

Triple R Daycare
New Lenox, IL
08.2020 - 08.2021
  • Developed and implemented daily lesson plans that promote physical, mental, and social development.
  • Modified teaching strategies and techniques to meet the individual needs of children with diverse learning styles.
  • Observed behavioral issues to alert parents or guardians.
  • Supported children's emotional and social development by adapting communication tactics for differing client needs.
  • Created weekly reports summarizing the activities conducted throughout the week at the center.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop and refine curriculum that meets state and national standards.
  • Coordinated with co-teachers and staff to plan and execute school events and field trips.

Education

B.S. in Elementary Education

University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
05-2023

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Behavior management
  • Parent engagement
  • Bilingual instruction
  • Curriculum development
  • Reading comprehension
  • Multi-sensory learning
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Collaboration skills
  • Project-based learning

Accomplishments

  • Rookie of the Year
  • Cum Laude

Languages

Spanish
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Third Grade Dual Language Teacher

Valley View School District
08.2023 - Current

Teacher

Triple R Daycare
08.2020 - 08.2021

B.S. in Elementary Education

University of Chicago

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