Emma Lopez
Commerce City,CO
Summary
Dynamic Family Liaison at Aurora Public Schools with a strong focus on building relationships and advocating for families. Demonstrated expertise in cultural sensitivity and communication to enhance educational opportunities for at-risk and regular students. Successfully coordinated events and resources, empowering parents and driving conflict resolution to significantly improve student outcomes. Committed to furthering support for families within the educational system to achieve the goal of their kids continuous their education until College.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Liaison for Special Populations
Aurora Public Schools
Aurora, CO
01.2005 - Current
- Organized informational meetings for parents, teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders.
- Engaged regularly in professional development activities related to family liaison work.
- Educated families about local educational opportunities.
- Facilitated communication between school personnel and families.
- Advised school personnel on how best to interact with families.
- Actively listened to parents' concerns regarding their children's learning environment.
- Assisted in resolving conflicts between families and school staff members.
- Attended meetings with school staff members to discuss student progress.
- Partnered with organizations to provide additional resources for at-risk students.
- Informed families about available financial aid options.
- Collaborated with community resources to develop programs that meet the needs of families.
- Counseled parents on issues related to their children's academic performance and social development.
- Coordinated events such as parent-teacher conferences and open house nights.
- Connected individuals with relevant community resources and coordinated referrals.
Elementary Teacher
Mexican Department of Education
Tepic, Nayarit
09.1981 - 06.2004
- Teaching
Education
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Community College of Aurora
Aurora, CO05-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Anthropology
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, COSkills
- Cultural sensitivity
- Family Advocacy
- Parenting education
- Effective communication
- Community resources
- Relationships and rapport
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Family dynamics
- Family needs assessments
- Relationship building
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Timeline
Family Liaison for Special Populations
Aurora Public Schools
01.2005 - Current
Elementary Teacher
Mexican Department of Education
09.1981 - 06.2004
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Community College of Aurora
Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Anthropology
Metropolitan State University of Denver
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