April Lopez
Clarksville,TN
Summary
Experienced teacher with expertise in lesson planning, student assessment, and collaboration. Proven ability to create inclusive classrooms and adapt instructional strategies to meet diverse student needs, driving academic success and personal growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Morrow County School District
Irrigon, Oregon
08.2023 - 06.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state curriculum standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to support student learning and collaboration.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to promote student behavior and participation.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and tailored feedback sessions.
- Utilized a variety of instructional strategies such as whole-class instruction, small group activities, and individualized instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
- Attended professional development sessions to stay up-to-date on current trends in education.
- Coordinated with special education staff to support students with special needs.
Special Education Teacher
Morrow County School District
Irrigon, Oregon
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Developed individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with teachers and staff to create inclusive classroom environments.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to support student learning.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress and concerns.
- Facilitated small group instruction to enhance academic engagement.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists.
ELL Teacher
Morrow County School District
Irrigon, Oregon
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Supported students during COVID, following strict guidelines.
- Actively participated in school meetings related to ELL programs.
- Assessed student progress through regular testing and evaluations.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate ELL strategies into the curriculum.
Kindergarten Teacher
Morrow County School District
Irrigon, Oregon
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards and curriculum goals.
- Fostered a safe and nurturing classroom environment for diverse learners.
- Assessed student progress regularly to tailor instruction effectively.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching practices.
- Monitored, documented, and reported students' progress and performance.
- Guided reading aloud to spark imagination and foster reading comprehension and vocabulary development.
- Integrated music, art, drama, literature, science, math into lesson plans for hands-on learning experiences.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ11-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Eastern Oregon University
La Grande, OR06-2010
General Studies/Early Childhood & Elem. Education/
Blue Mountain Community College
Pendleton, OR06-2009
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Individualized instruction
- Collaboration with staff
- Curriculum integration
- Classroom technology
Affiliations
- Photography
- Traveling
- Painting
- Crochet
- Various other Arts and crafts
References
- Tracey Johnson-Previous Principal(2017-2020)-(541)314-3881
- Stephanie Ewing-Previous Principal(2020-2022)- (971)222-4043
- Jill Ledbetter- Principal(2022-2025)- (541) 922-3321
- Brenda Kittleson-Co-Worker (2008-2025)- (541)922-8613
- Michelle Gale-Co-Worker/Friend-(2008-Present) (541)561-8427
Timeline
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Morrow County School District
08.2023 - 06.2025
Special Education Teacher
Morrow County School District
08.2020 - 06.2023
ELL Teacher
Morrow County School District
08.2020 - 06.2021
Kindergarten Teacher
Morrow County School District
08.2017 - 06.2020
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Eastern Oregon University
General Studies/Early Childhood & Elem. Education/
Blue Mountain Community College
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