Gabriela Lopez
Houston,TX
Summary
Pre-K Teacher with a strong background in literacy and phonological awareness instruction, evidenced by progressive roles at Houston Independent School District and KIPP Texas. Excelled in fostering social-emotional learning and bilingual education, significantly enhancing students' academic and emotional development. Passionate for play-based learning strategies and effective bilingual communication.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Prek Teacher
Houston Independent School Distict
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Pre-K Teacher
Houston Independent School District
08.2022 - 06.2023
Pre-K Teacher
KIPP Texas
03.2016 - 06.2022
- Taught students their foundational skills. For example, phonics, counting, patterns, letter identification, letter sounds and beyond.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Relay School of Education
Houston, TX08-2018
Master of Arts - Spanish Literature
University of Houston
Houston, TX12-2015
Milby High School
Houston, TX05-2011
Skills
- Literacy skills instruction
- Phonological awareness instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- Progress reporting
- Language development
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Motor skill development
- Social-emotional learning
Timeline
Prek Teacher
Houston Independent School Distict
08.2023 - 06.2024
Pre-K Teacher
Houston Independent School District
08.2022 - 06.2023
Pre-K Teacher
KIPP Texas
03.2016 - 06.2022
Master of Arts - Education
Relay School of Education
Master of Arts - Spanish Literature
University of Houston
Milby High School
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