JANE M. LOPEZ
Davie,Florida
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Pasadena Lakes Elementary
08.2023 - Current
- Fostered and have maintained positive relationships with all stakeholders in order to ensure a nurturing and supportive learning environment
- Plan and implement weekly learning activities that meet the learning needs of all students
- Plan and implement differentiated small group learning activities in both reading and math that provide targeted instruction
- All students have made positive learning gains towards district academic goals
- Use a variety of informal and formal assessments as a means to measure progress and adjust instruction as necessary
- Attend faculty and grade-level team meetings to ensure that all student’s academic and social learning needs are being met
ESE Support Facilitator
Pasadena Lakes Elementary
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Develop and implement instructional activities/curriculum that meets the individualized learning needs/goals of each student
- Collaborate with all stakeholders to determine a student’s individualized learning needs and discuss student’s progress
- Provide reading and/or math support services for students in grades K-5 and who have an Individualized Education Plan
- Services are provided through small group instruction
- Administer and interpret formal and informal assessments to gauge student’s academic areas of growth and areas of learning needs
- Participate in annual Individual Educational Plan (IEP) Meetings
- Develop and Write Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) based on data from formal and informal assessments
- Provide consultation services to the general education teacher on differentiated instructional strategies that meet the student’s individualized learning needs in accordance with their IEP
- Determine and arrange for alternative testing and classroom accommodations
- Document and implement services for 45 students on my caseload
Third Grade Classroom Teacher
Pasadena Lakes Elementary
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Implement the third-grade curriculum and ensure that students are mastering State Standards
- Provide students with differentiated instruction in reading and math to ensure student success in the Florida Standardized Assessment
- Administer and interpret formal and informal assessments to gauge student’s academic areas of strength and areas of learning needs
- Maintain an open line of communication with parents and caregivers to foster the home-school connection
- Create lesson plans that are engaging, meaningful, and meet the learning needs of all learners
- Maintain a positive learning environment in which students and teacher have a mutual respect for one another
- Provided instruction to online and face-to-face learners
ESOL Support
Pasadena Lakes Elementary
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Implement instructional materials to improve student’s English Language Proficiency and academic success
- Instruct students in a small group setting providing instruction on ELL research-based strategies
- Provide a positive learning environment that fosters mutual respect and positive interactions
- Work collaboratively with school counselor and teachers to discuss student progress and or concerns that may impact student learning
- Analyze data in order to plan and provide differentiated instruction
- Attend ELL committee meetings
- Administer ACCESS testing
Pre-K 4 Teacher’s Assistant
Developmental Preschool and Kindergarten
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Assist lead teacher with development and implementation of classroom activities and lessons
- Assist lead teacher with finding resources and learning materials for lessons
- Worked with small groups to support children’s literacy skills
- Developed positive relationships with students and families
- In the absence of the lead teacher, I took the role of classroom lead teacher
- Ensure student’s safety
- Attended monthly staff meetings
Pre-K 4 Teacher
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elementary
Miami, Florida
01.2008 - 12.2009
- Maintained an environment supportive of individualized, small and whole group learning
- Responsible for 18 students inside the classroom
- Integrated a stimulating environment with classroom routines designed to boost student’s skills and independence
- Determined student’s strengths and weaknesses through a variety of assessments
- Fostered physical, mental and social development by implementing active exploration games and outdoor recreational activities
- Communicated frequently with parents and caregivers through parent-teacher conferences; provided feedback on their child’s progress and discussed strengths and areas of growth
Kindergarten Teacher
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elementary
Miami, Florida
01.2007 - 12.2008
- Provided whole group and individualized instruction for ESOL and non-native speakers
- Planned and implemented engaging lesson plans by incorporating state-mandated standards
- Planned, organized and implemented learning programs for children
- Ensured that state standards were taught in a clear and understandable way and that standards were assessed regularly
- Collaborated and communicated effectively with colleagues to ensure student progress and learning gains
Pre-K 4 Teacher
Wesley Matthews Elementary
Miami, Florida
01.2006 - 12.2007
- Promoted language development by exposing children to different genres of literature
- Designed and implemented various activities for critical thinking development; created lesson plans that supported small and whole group instruction
- Provided an environment conducive to learning by providing centers where children can engage in a variety of learning opportunities
Kindergarten and First Grade Self Contained ESOL Teacher
Wesley Matthews Elementary
Miami, Florida
01.2005 - 12.2006
- Increased ESOL students' reading levels by integrating comprehension strategies such as predicting, summarizing, utilizing graphic organizers and visuals
- Attended workshops and professional development classes in order to improve my skills and knowledge
- Designed thematic units to keep students engaged and help students make real world connections
- Implemented a variety of learning techniques to reach all students
Paraprofessional
01.2003 - 12.2005
- Worked with students in small, guided reading groups to provide personalized educational support
- Recorded data in order to document student’s progress
- Delivered curriculum in small group learning environments
- Helped improve students’ test scores by leading small group instruction based on each student’s level
- Worked collaboratively with classroom teacher and reading specialist in the planning and implementation of reading comprehension strategies
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Pasadena Lakes Elementary
08.2023 - Current
ESE Support Facilitator
Pasadena Lakes Elementary
10.2022 - 06.2023
Third Grade Classroom Teacher
Pasadena Lakes Elementary
04.2021 - 06.2021
ESOL Support
Pasadena Lakes Elementary
09.2020 - 04.2021
Pre-K 4 Teacher’s Assistant
Developmental Preschool and Kindergarten
01.2019 - 12.2020
Pre-K 4 Teacher
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elementary
01.2008 - 12.2009
Kindergarten Teacher
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elementary
01.2007 - 12.2008
Pre-K 4 Teacher
Wesley Matthews Elementary
01.2006 - 12.2007
Kindergarten and First Grade Self Contained ESOL Teacher
Wesley Matthews Elementary
01.2005 - 12.2006
Paraprofessional
01.2003 - 12.2005
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