Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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FRITZI LOPEZ

FRITZI LOPEZ

Oklahoma City

Summary

Dedicated educator with proven ability to foster engaging learning environments that enhance student achievement. Expertise in building strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues to support educational goals. Committed to inspiring a love for learning through effective communication and innovative teaching strategies.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher Development Specialist

Heritage Academy, Epic Charter Schools
06.2022 - Current
  • Assist with Principal/AP/TDS duties
  • Train/Prepare staff onboarding into Heritage Academy
  • Instructional support and training

Special Education Compliance Specialist

Epic Charter Schools
06.2019 - Current
  • Provide direct support to special education teachers and principals in assigned regions by answering questions, reviewing paperwork, ensuring policy compliance, and assisting in daily operations.
  • Facilitate professional development and onboarding for special education teachers through one-on-one support, training, and participation in meetings and conference calls.

Middle School SPED Teacher and SPED Department Chair

Roosevelt Middle School, OKCPS
06.2017 - 06.2019
  • Developed culturally responsive instruction aligned with state standards for ELD, English, and History.
  • Managed IEP caseloads for 20 to 30 students with special needs to ensure compliance.
  • Delivered tailored support for students with diverse learning needs.
  • Established strong community relationships to communicate learning targets effectively to families.

Peer Coach

Edwin Markham Middle School, LAUSD
06.2016 - 06.2017
  • Led teacher coaching cycles as Peer Coach, providing targeted feedback and maintaining comprehensive logs.
  • Coordinated with school leadership to align coaching efforts with instructional goals.
  • Developed curriculum resources as History Department Chair, enhancing departmental planning and professional development.
  • Supported new teachers through mentorship and contributed to school-wide committees and initiatives.
  • Utilized data-informed strategies for departmental planning to improve educational outcomes.

History Department Chair

Edwin Markham Middle School, LAUSD
08.2015 - 06.2017
  • Developed culturally responsive instruction aligned with state standards for ELD, English, and History.
  • Managed IEP caseloads for 20 to 30 students with special needs to ensure compliance.
  • Delivered tailored support for students with diverse learning needs.
  • Established strong community relationships to communicate learning targets effectively to families.

College Adviser

East Bay Consortium, Castlemont High School
Oakland
01.2014 - 12.2014
  • Mentored and provided college and career counseling to high school students ranging from 9-12 grade. Supported students with any college-related questions and concerns such as but not limited to college applications, financial aid, scholarship applications, and college tours/trips. Established relationships with a cohort of 20 seniors and oversaw their overall college process.
  • Contributed to Cash for College workshops tailored to helping students, families, and community members apply for FAFSA and provided information regarding higher education and financing options/resources.

Educational Awareness Coordinator

RAZA Recruitment and Retention Center, University of California Berkeley
Berkeley
05.2012 - 05.2013
  • Collaborated with executive board and campus partners to organize 14+ educational and cultural events per semester, supporting over 1,000 students from low-income communities and demystifying higher education for K–College youth through workshops, service-learning, and community engagement.
  • Managed a $40,000 annual budget, led a 26-intern team, coordinated fundraising efforts, reviewed AB540 scholarship applications, and served as a resource on social, political, and educational issues impacting low-income students.

Education

Master of Arts - Urban Education: Policy and Administration

Loyola Marymount University
Oklahoma
01.2017

Bachelor of Arts - American Studies and Sociology with a concentration in Educational Policy

University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
01.2015

Skills

  • Instructional design
  • IEP management
  • Data analysis
  • Curriculum development
  • Compliance monitoring
  • Professional development

Certification

  • Oklahoma Secondary and Elementary Principal Certification (Grades PK-12), 2025
  • Oklahoma Severe/Profound/Multiple/Mild/Moderate Teacher Credential (Special Education), 2016

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Proficient in Welligent/Edplan Database Systems
  • Trained in administering and scoring Woodcock-Johnson IV Test of Achievement G Suite Proficient (Classroom, Drive, Slides)
  • Proficiency in online educational programs (Achieve3000, Readtheory, LDC, Clever)
  • Bilingual - Fluent in Spanish/English
  • Previous ELL/SPED teacher experience
  • Level 1 Google Certified

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Teacher Development Specialist

Heritage Academy, Epic Charter Schools
06.2022 - Current

Special Education Compliance Specialist

Epic Charter Schools
06.2019 - Current

Middle School SPED Teacher and SPED Department Chair

Roosevelt Middle School, OKCPS
06.2017 - 06.2019

Peer Coach

Edwin Markham Middle School, LAUSD
06.2016 - 06.2017

History Department Chair

Edwin Markham Middle School, LAUSD
08.2015 - 06.2017

College Adviser

East Bay Consortium, Castlemont High School
01.2014 - 12.2014

Educational Awareness Coordinator

RAZA Recruitment and Retention Center, University of California Berkeley
05.2012 - 05.2013

Master of Arts - Urban Education: Policy and Administration

Loyola Marymount University

Bachelor of Arts - American Studies and Sociology with a concentration in Educational Policy

University of California, Berkeley

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