Daira Lopez
Venice,CA
Summary
Developed key skills in collaborative educational environment, including lesson planning, classroom support, and student engagement. Known for facilitating positive learning atmosphere and assisting with instructional activities. Now seeking to transition into new field where these transferable skills can make meaningful impact.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher Assistant
UCLA Fernald Early Education Center
Los Angeles, California
06.2024 - 06.2026
- Assisted lead teachers in the educational development of children aged 1–5 years to promote a supportive and growth-oriented learning atmosphere.
- Facilitated language-rich activities, including storytime, songs, and guided conversations, to enhance early speech and communication skills.
- Promoted positive peer relationships by modeling and reinforcing social behaviors such as sharing, turn-taking, and cooperative play in group settings.
- Managed a safe and inclusive learning environment for all children by addressing behavior issues promptly and fairly.
Team Leader
Jumpstart AmeriCorps
Los Angeles, California
10.2023 - 05.2025
- Collaborated with peers to provide comprehensive early childhood education to children ages 3–5, addressing educational disparities in underserved communities.
- Implemented a structured literacy-based curriculum during weekly classroom sessions, targeting improvements in language, social-emotional, and cognitive development.
- Organized and conducted team planning meetings to effectively delegate responsibilities while offering support and guidance to team members.
- Monitored workflow and addressed any issues promptly to maintain productivity levels.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Los Angeles, CA06-2026
High School Diploma - undefined
Animo Venice Charter High School
Venice, California06-2022
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Lesson planning and preparation
- Strong work ethic and dependable
- Peer mentoring
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Student Teacher Assistant
UCLA Fernald Early Education Center
06.2024 - 06.2026
Team Leader
Jumpstart AmeriCorps
10.2023 - 05.2025
High School Diploma - undefined
Animo Venice Charter High School
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)