Cassandra Lopez-Hurtado
Frisco,TX
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Spanish Teacher
Frisco Independent School District
Frisco, TX
08.2015 - Current
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Provided positive learning environment
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects
Paraprofessional
Frisco Independent School District
Frisco, TX
08.2013 - 06.2015
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes for 25 students.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support
Substitute Teacher
Frisco Independent School District
Frisco, TX
01.2012 - 06.2013
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Implemented classroom management techniques for over 25 students per class to maintain positive learning environment.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Coordinator
University Of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX
08.2008 - 05.2010
- Established relationships with US and Mexican consulates with purpose of coordinating cultural awareness events with students
- Identified risks and developed mitigation plans.
- Organized over 10 international Latin American cultural events at university
- As team member of joint research grant between UTEP and Colegio de la Frontera, researched all professors and their publications from both institutions
- Established joint MBA degree program between UTEP and Tecnologico de Monterrey in Monterrey, Mexico.
- Developed program marketing and outreach strategies to increase awareness and attract new participants.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - French Studies, Management
Skills
- Leadership skills
- Collaborative Environments
- Teacher Education
- Fluency in Spanish
- Customer Service
- Soft skills
- Team leadership
- Cultural Immersion
- Activity Planning
- Intercultural Awareness
Affiliations
I am an accomplished learning professional with the experience and proven skills to be a marketing sales leader.
I am a self-driven learner who seeks to find innovative solutions to problems that arise, and I aim to be more than just a good employee–I want to be someone who contributes in ways that help make my team and my company great.
I have experience using Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Canvas Learning Management System (LMS), Zoom, iMovie, WeVideo, Canva, and Flipgrid to create engaging learning experiences.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Timeline
Lead Spanish Teacher - Frisco Independent School District
08.2015 - Current
Paraprofessional - Frisco Independent School District
08.2013 - 06.2015
Substitute Teacher - Frisco Independent School District
01.2012 - 06.2013
Coordinator - University Of Texas At El Paso
08.2008 - 05.2010
The University of Texas At El Paso - Bachelor of Arts, French Studies, Management
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