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Edgar Lopez

Los Lunas

Summary

With a proven track record at Belen Consolidated Schools, I excel in leveraging bilingual education and cultural awareness to foster an inclusive, dynamic learning environment. Specializing in curriculum design and differentiated instruction, I've significantly enhanced student engagement and achievement. My collaborative approach and technological proficiency drive educational innovation and peer collaboration, making a tangible impact on academic success.

Bilingual education professional with proven expertise in language instruction and classroom management. Strong focus on fostering collaborative learning environments and achieving measurable academic outcomes. Adaptable to changing educational needs, excelling in curriculum development, cultural competency, and student engagement. Known for reliability, effective communication, and results-driven approach.

Bilingual education professional with commitment to delivering impactful teaching and nurturing student growth. Proven ability to adapt lesson plans to accommodate various learning styles and cultural backgrounds. Known for fostering teamwork and achieving educational goals through collaborative efforts and flexibility.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bilingual Teacher

Belen Consolidated Schools
08.2015 - Current

Established clear objectives for each lesson, effectively communicating expectations to students and ensuring successful outcomes.

  • Monitored student progress in both English growth and Spanish fluency.
  • Collaborated with fellow teachers to create interdisciplinary lesson plans that reinforced core concepts across multiple subjects.
  • Kept detailed records of student progress and attendance.
  • Maintained open communication with parents, keeping them informed of their child''s progress and addressing any concerns as necessary.
  • Integrated authentic materials from target language cultures into lessons, promoting greater cultural awareness among students while enhancing their linguistic abilities.
  • Contributed to the development of school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall academic performance among all students by sharing insights from experiences as a bilingual educator.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in bilingual education and improve teaching skills.
  • Provided constructive feedback on student work, fostering growth and development in both language acquisition and content knowledge.
  • Assigned homework in multiple languages.
  • Served as a mentor for new teachers, offering guidance on effective classroom management techniques and instructional strategies specific to bilingual classrooms.
  • Improved language proficiency by incorporating engaging activities and real-world examples in lessons.
  • Created dynamic curriculums to include all students needs and levels.
  • Developed strong rapport with students, resulting in a positive learning environment and increased student participation.
  • Addressed individual learning needs through differentiated instruction, leading to higher student achievement levels.
  • Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.

Care Giver

Los Lunas Community Program
06.2014 - 09.2014
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.

Care Giver

The New Beginnings
08.2009 - 05.2014
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.

Landscape Worker

Centerfire Real Estate
06.2007 - 08.2009
  • Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
  • Maintained clean worksites throughout projects by removing debris, trimming overgrown plants, and keeping tools organized.
  • Handled hedge, bush, and shrub trimming.
  • Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
  • Enhanced curb appeal by maintaining and improving landscape features such as lawns, gardens, and walkways.
  • Applied mulch and other soil amendments to improve plant growth conditions while also controlling weeds and retaining moisture levels.
  • Developed strong client relationships by addressing concerns or requests promptly and providing excellent customer service throughout projects.
  • Installed sod, seeded lawns, or hydroseeded areas for new turf establishment or lawn repair purposes.
  • Contributed to team efficiency by effectively communicating project updates and collaborating on task assignments.
  • Ensured safety on job sites by following proper procedures for operating power tools and heavy equipment.
  • Elevated overall landscape appearance using a variety of hand and power tools for trimming, shaping, and pruning trees, shrubs, and hedges.
  • Preserved client satisfaction with timely completion of tasks according to specifications outlined in contracts or work orders.
  • Prepared planting beds for new installations with proper soil preparation techniques including tilling, amending soil composition if needed, grading surfaces level before planting began.
  • Diagnosed problems with equipment and performed regular maintenance for long-term functionality.
  • Supported team members in completing tasks efficiently by sharing expertise on plant care, landscape design principles, and best practices for maintaining healthy landscapes.

Education

No Degree - K-8th Elementary Teaching Certificate

University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
12-2019

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
05-2014

High School Diploma -

Los Lunas High School
Los Lunas
05-2009

Skills

  • Cultural awareness
  • Peer collaboration
  • Teaching strategies
  • Technology integration
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Literacy development
  • Multilingual education
  • Project-based learning
  • Special education
  • Individualized learning
  • Collaborative teaching
  • Curriculum design
  • Instructional materials
  • Standardized testing
  • Student motivation
  • Immersion techniques
  • Language proficiency
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Cultural history
  • Mathematics instruction
  • Test preparation
  • Reading comprehension
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Early childhood education
  • Writing instruction
  • Child development
  • Extracurricular activities
  • Instructional technology
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Student motivation and engagement
  • Classroom management
  • Team collaboration
  • Behavior modification techniques
  • Relationship building
  • English and Spanish fluency

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Accomplishments

    Deans List Spring 2012

Certification

K-8th Teaching License Fall 2019

Level Two Teaching License 2022

Timeline

Bilingual Teacher

Belen Consolidated Schools
08.2015 - Current

Care Giver

Los Lunas Community Program
06.2014 - 09.2014

Care Giver

The New Beginnings
08.2009 - 05.2014

Landscape Worker

Centerfire Real Estate
06.2007 - 08.2009

K-8th Teaching License Fall 2019

Level Two Teaching License 2022

No Degree - K-8th Elementary Teaching Certificate

University of New Mexico

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of New Mexico

High School Diploma -

Los Lunas High School
Edgar Lopez