Diana Lopez
Hockley,TX
Summary
Dynamic early childhood educator with a proven track record at The Farm House Pre School, excelling in classroom management and parent-teacher communication. Leveraged creative teaching strategies and bilingual skills to foster inclusive, engaging learning environments. Achieved notable increases in student engagement and academic success through innovative lesson planning and differentiated instruction.
Preschool Teacher with engaging nature and enthusiasm for classroom education. Experienced and trained in varying teaching methods with goal to fulfill each student's individual learning needs.
Early Childhood Educator devoted to successfully preparing children for a full educational career. Committed to teaching students good studying habits at young ages. Attends professional development seminars, faculty meetings and parent-teacher conferences to remain connected to the needs of children and parents.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
The Farm House Pre School
01.2024 - Current
- Encouraged independent problem-solving skills through inquiry-based learning opportunities.
- Established clear expectations for behavior, leading to increased focus during instructional time.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies, maintaining a well-disciplined and focused learning atmosphere.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Observer Intern
Cy-Fair High School
01.2022 - Current
- Maintained a high level of professionalism throughout the internship, adhering to organizational policies and guidelines.
- Conducted background research for projects, providing a solid foundation for informed observations during the internship period.
- Strengthened team collaboration by actively participating in meetings and offering constructive input on observations.
- Supported project success with precise data entry and thorough documentation of observations.
- Participated in training sessions to further enhance understanding of industry-specific observation techniques.
- Provided project progress updates and proposed solutions to issues.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Kindergarten Teacher Ai, Educational Facilitator ,
Harmony Elementary School, Children Learning Adve
06.2016 - 02.2019
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Helped struggling students by motivating and encouraging kids to reach full potential.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Lone Star College System
Cypress, TXBachelor of Arts For Teaching - Bilingual Education
University Houston Downtown
Houston, TX05.2025
High School Diploma -
Klein Collins High School
Spring, TX05.2007
Skills
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Creative Teaching Strategies
- Outdoor Play Supervision
- Fine Motor Skills
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Gross Motor Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Special Needs Support
- Lesson Planning
- Art and Music Integration
- Literacy development
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Organization
- Bilingual
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
The Farm House Pre School
01.2024 - Current
Observer Intern
Cy-Fair High School
01.2022 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher Ai, Educational Facilitator ,
Harmony Elementary School, Children Learning Adve
06.2016 - 02.2019
Associate of Arts -
Lone Star College System
Bachelor of Arts For Teaching - Bilingual Education
University Houston Downtown
High School Diploma -
Klein Collins High School
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