Anna Lopez
Coordinator
Summary
Passionate and motivated Educational Coordinator with one year of comprehensive experience in supporting campuses with Child Find, Section 504, Response to Intervention (RtI), and HB 1416. Experienced in student assessment and identification of students with special needs. Proficient in designing engaging presentations and facilitating training sessions for staff. Strong time-management skills and attention to detail. Eager to contribute to and grow within a dynamic educational team catering to the needs of gifted and talented students.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Interventions Coordinator 1
Houston ISD
08.2023 - Current
- Conducted six professional development training sessions on dyslexia during District PD days, numerous annual refresher sessions on Section 504 and Easy IEP, and provided over 50 Amira Learning overview trainings to staff and administrators across district.
- Maximized student license usage for Amira Learning intervention resource from 53 percent to 100 percent. This boost expanded tutoring time from 2,234 total minutes in week 5 to 37,255 total minutes by week 37, accumulating over one million minutes of student session time and significantly contributing to student growth.
Educational Diagnostician Practicum Student
University Of Houston
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Evaluated students' abilities and learning needs, identifying those with special needs, including twice-exceptional students, and created individualized educational plans and adapted curricula to ensure these students receive appropriately challenging educational experiences.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents, and advocated for students who require special considerations to thrive.
504 Dyslexia Evaluator
Houston ISD
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Conducted dyslexia evaluations for over 180 students in adherence with Texas Education Agency (TEA) regulations.
- Collaborated with educators, parents, and multidisciplinary teams to implement effective intervention strategies that support academic success and well-being of students with dyslexia in Section 504 Initials.
Dyslexia Interventionist
Deer Park ISD
08.2017 - 05.2020
- Campus lead for dyslexia instruction and evaluations; identified and supported at-risk students and those struggling with reading through Child Find initiatives, and coordinated testing accommodations for 38 students under Section 504.
- Active member of campus Intervention Assistance Team.
- Organized and hosted campus National Scripps Spelling Bee, enhancing school community engagement.
Education
Educational Diagnostician Certificate -
University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston, TX 05.2001 -
Master of Arts - Cross-Cultural Studies
University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston, TX 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston, TX 05.2001 -
Skills
Assessment
Analytical
Knowledge of Educational Law
Training
Data Analysis
Time-Management
Advocacy
Communication
Bilingual
Timeline
Interventions Coordinator 1
Houston ISD
08.2023 - Current
Educational Diagnostician Practicum Student
University Of Houston
06.2023 - 05.2024
504 Dyslexia Evaluator
Houston ISD
08.2020 - 05.2023
Dyslexia Interventionist
Deer Park ISD
08.2017 - 05.2020
Educational Diagnostician Certificate -
University of Houston-Clear Lake
05.2001 -
Master of Arts - Cross-Cultural Studies
University of Houston-Clear Lake
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Houston-Clear Lake
05.2001 -