ELIZABETH LOPEZ
VISALIA,CA
Summary
Knowledgeable support professional with experience assisting teachers in classrooms, between classes and during field trips. Devoted to student learning and safety. Always ready to step in and help with any need. Recent graduate with excellent research, technical and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Visalia Unified School District
Visalia, CA
11.2023 - Current
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
- Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
- Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms and coordinated documents for teachers.
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
- Monitored computer usage and assisted students with hardware and software issues.
Student Support Specialist
Community Youth Ministries
Reedley, CA
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence.
- Assisted with classroom observations to identify developmental delays and behavioral issues.
- Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
Technical Drama Coach
Ganesha High School
Pomona, CA
01.2012 - 12.2014
- Mentored and encouraged youth to develop a strong work ethic by being a positive role model and regularly practicing skills.
- Instilled cultural and foundation skills in students by teaching the history of drama and theater.
- Instructed students on script reading, acting, and vocal inflection.
- Participated and assisted with set lighting design and assembling of stage props.
Education
Master of Arts in Strategic and Organizational Leadership -
Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA08.2023
Skills
- Skill Building
- Classroom support
- Activity Oversight
- Small Group Instruction
- Clerical Support
- Computer Skills
- Reading and Writing Support
- Organization and Prioritization
- Relationship Building
Accomplishments
- Military Order of The Purple Heart for Leadership
- Daughters of The American Revolution for Academic Excellence
- American Veterans Association Medal for Community Engagement
- Pomona Rotary Club Acknowledgement for Youth Leadership
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Visalia Unified School District
11.2023 - Current
Student Support Specialist
Community Youth Ministries
08.2023 - 11.2024
Technical Drama Coach
Ganesha High School
01.2012 - 12.2014
Master of Arts in Strategic and Organizational Leadership -
Fresno Pacific University