Atlantis Lopez
Albuquerque
Summary
Observant Montessori Teacher with excellent knowledge of multicultural education and childhood development. Encourages independence and self-sufficiency in students. Trained in Montessori and traditional learning styles.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Montessori Teacher
St. Mark's Montessori
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Improved classroom management by establishing clear expectations and consistently enforcing rules.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing hands-on learning activities and creative teaching methods.
- Boosted parent involvement in the educational process through regular communication and parent-teacher conferences.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive and supportive learning environment.
Montessori Assitant Guide
Sunset Mesa Schools
01.2022 - Current
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Allowed for ample outdoor recreation time to support physical development.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and toileting.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Educational Assistant
Edmund G. Ross Elementary School
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Educational Assistant/Service Corps Member
UNM Community Engagment Center/Dorn Charter School
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, objectives and philosophies.
- Organized classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Supported classroom activities, including tutoring, grading homework and reviewing exams.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
Educational Assistant
Kumon
06.2017 - 07.2019
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce anxiety of failure in writing.
- Assisted children with daily homework tasks by uncovering and removing obstacles to success.
- Assessed current reading levels and planned optimal educational strategies to help students improve language arts skills.
- Tutored struggling, average and advanced students in English and Math course materials.
- Worked with students in classrooms, small study areas or home environments to provide educational support.
- Worked with Pre-K-3rd grade students on reading comprehension.
- Collaborated with parents to create tutoring sessions appropriate for student's age, learning preference and learning style.
- Held meetings with parents and guardians each day to discuss students' progress and respond to concerns.
Education
Lead Guide Certification - Primary
Program Name: Center For Guided Montessori Studies
Sarasota, FL07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Teacher Education
Western New Mexico University
Silver City, NM12.2022
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM12.2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Explore Academy
Albuquerque, New Mexico2019
Skills
- Time-management
- MS Office
- Administrative tasks
- Research
- Active listening skills
Accomplishments
- Created a scholarship fund for girls called the International Scholarship Fund
- Received the Presidential Volunteer Award from President Obama
Timeline
Assistant Montessori Teacher
St. Mark's Montessori
08.2023 - 01.2024
Montessori Assitant Guide
Sunset Mesa Schools
01.2022 - Current
Educational Assistant
Edmund G. Ross Elementary School
08.2021 - 12.2021
Educational Assistant/Service Corps Member
UNM Community Engagment Center/Dorn Charter School
08.2019 - 05.2020
Educational Assistant
Kumon
06.2017 - 07.2019
Lead Guide Certification - Primary
Program Name: Center For Guided Montessori Studies
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Teacher Education
Western New Mexico University
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Central New Mexico Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Explore Academy