Deanna Lopez
Ontario,CA
Summary
Dedicated Preschool Teacher with excellent experience in industry. Maintains professional appearance and demeanor and expertly completes assigned tasks with focus on quality. Dependable and quick-learning team player with effective communication and organization skills. Very well rounded in all areas of maintaining a functioning school.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
Amerimont Academy
07.2021 - Current
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Assisted and supervised 24 children through entire school day.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication regarding their child''s progress, fostering increased parental involvement in the educational process.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and areas of improvement, encouraging a collaborative approach to education.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques when addressing behavioral issues, maintaining a respectful and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
Teacher Assistant
Ivycrest Montessori
08.2017 - 08.2020
- Maintain classroom
- Assist head teacher in all areas needed
- Dependable and responsible
- Took on interim during summer 2016 as head teacher
- Work with grades K-2nd.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Assisted teachers in preparing instructional materials, ensuring alignment with curriculum objectives.
- Supported teacher in monitoring students during lunch periods, recess, and other non-instructional times to maintain safety and orderliness.
Administrative Aid
Excel Constructions Services INC
03.2015 - 08.2015
- Data Entry, Filing, Copy, Fax, Scan, Send Packages Certified Mail, Answer Phones, Provide Customer service
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Performed research to collect and record industry data.
Youth Leader II
L.E.A.R.N
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Served as positive role model for young individuals, demonstrating responsible decision-making skills and ethical behavior.
- Collaborated with other Youth Leaders to create safe and inclusive environment for all participants.
- Enhanced youth engagement by incorporating interactive games and team-building activities.
- Maintained good relationships with parents through regular communication and active participation in planned activities.
- Mentored and coached youth in developing communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Coordinated and led weekly youth meetings, facilitating conversations and activities to promote team building and leadership development.
Youth Leader
L.E.A.R.N
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Supervised school site, Worked closely with faculty, Prepared lesson plan, Responsible for month end reporting, Organized and sorted outgoing mail, Answered phones at school site, Filed site documents for management, Organized and prepared classrooms, Assisted supervisor in preparation for meetings, Managed inventory and storage
Education
A.A in Sociology -
Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CADiploma -
Whittier High School
Whittier, CAChild Development
Laguna Technical College
Pomona, CA08.2023
Skills
- Customer Service
- Educator
- Team leader
- Type (40 wpm)
- Microsoft Word
- PowerPoint
- 10-key by touch
- Internet savvy
- Organizational Skills
- Set/Meet Deadlines
- Communication Skills
- Multi-tasking
- Leadership
- Proper telephone technique
- Investigating/Solving Problems
- Creative Teaching Strategies
- Early Childhood Education
- Problem-Solving
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Data Entry
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
Personal Information
Title: Teacher Assistant
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
Amerimont Academy
07.2021 - Current
Teacher Assistant
Ivycrest Montessori
08.2017 - 08.2020
Administrative Aid
Excel Constructions Services INC
03.2015 - 08.2015
Youth Leader II
L.E.A.R.N
01.2012 - 01.2015
Youth Leader
L.E.A.R.N
01.2011 - 01.2015
A.A in Sociology -
Rio Hondo College
Diploma -
Whittier High School
Child Development
Laguna Technical College