JANETTE LOPEZ
Riverside,CA
Summary
Friendly and energetic educator with over 35 years in early childhood education. Christian educator who recognizes that the first few years of the child's life are highly formative and influential, adopting a nurturing and encouraging approach to a child's guidance/discipleship. Committed to each child's successful spiritual, cognitive, physical and emotional development.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Director
Little Explorers Academy
Chino, CA
09.2023 - Current
- Supervised teaching staff and resolved issues.
- Maintained compliance with state licensing regulations through diligent record keeping and routine inspections preparation.
- Collaborated with staff to create an inclusive environment, accommodating diverse learning needs.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring efficient scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation for optimal program performance.
- Hired and trained new preschool employees.
- Organized successful fundraising events to support program.
- Implemented Bible curriculum and weekly chapels.
- Collaborated with owners on marketing and social media platforms.
Preschool Director
Inland Vineyard Christian Preschool
935 N. McKinley St.
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Supervised teaching staff and resolved issues.
- Established school policies and communicated to staff and parents for well-coordinated and high-quality daily operations.
- Oversaw interview and hiring process of classroom personnel for selection of high-quality teachers and staff.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
Site Director
Water of Life Preschool Upland
12.2017 - 12.2021
- Oversaw day to day running of preschool
- Maintained accurate and detailed records, including staff in child files on enrollments, attendance health and safety, emergency contact information, and incident reports
- Communicating with parents their enrollment, tours, newsletters, conferences, email, direct personal communication
- Interviewed parents and children for enrollment
- Help to implement new curriculum including spiritual growth
- Monitored and enforced adequate supply material inventory
- Assisted in developing and operating within the annual budget
- Assisted in creating school policies
- Worked closely with community care licensing and stayed in compliance with title 22 regulations
- Assisted in creating Covid policy during pandemic
- Supervised sanitizing of toys and playground equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness
- Held staff meetings and lead devotions
- Oversaw school productions and special events, including fundraising
- Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops
- Lead professional growth workshops at ACSI conference
- Assisted in interviewing and hiring of staff.
- Recruited and hired top-quality staff to fill important positions.
- Complied with safe operating practices and assessed operational procedures against best practices.
Preschool Lead Teacher, Asst. Director, Director
Riverside Christian Schools
Riverside, CA
06.1998 - 08.2017
- Administered assessments for each child and tracked results.
- Motivated teaching staff to continually improve strategies and maximize student learning.
- Completed documentation on individual children and teachers for recordkeeping.
- Provided open and loving environment where children direct learning process.
- Drafted Lesson Plans
- Created Summer Curriculum and Calendars
- Worked with School Administrators during ASCI/WASC Accreditation
- Developed new curriculum for preschool
Preschool Teacher
Bethel Christian Schools
Riverside, CA
09.1995 - 06.1998
Preschool Teacher
Sonshine Childrens Center
Moreno Valley, CA
09.1990 - 07.1995
Preschool Teacher
Bethel Christian Schools
Riverside, CA
07.1987 - 02.1990
Education
Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Studies, Child Development
Riverside Community College
Riverside, CA06.2011
Some College (No Degree) - Certificate of Christian Ministry -Level 1
INSTE Bible College
Ankeny, IASkills
- Experienced Director/Teacher
- Staff Supervision
- Office Administration
- Behavior Redirection
- Clerical Skills
- Classroom Observation
- Special Projects
- People Oriented
- CPR certified and Epi-Pen trained
- Asthma trained
- Director Networking
References:
Debi Goree , former Director/mentor at Riverside Christian schools (909) 214-2137
Enda Morris, former coworker/friend at RCS (909) 210-7036
Lisa Shelton, former coworker/ friend at RCS (951) 313-6092
Leslie Norman, Former Administrative Director at Water of Life Preschools (951) 316-3608
Vance Nichols, former coworker at Rcs, current Superintendent of schools at Altaloma, Christian. (951) 743-4322
Suzie Molher, Mentor/ ACSI EE Director (562) 212-9632
Jonathan Bilima , Pastor at Relevant Church (951) 452-5739
Pauline Bilima, Pastor/Women’s Ministry (909) 747-4277
Earl McCullough, Friend /Coworker (951) 743-7497
Timeline
Preschool Director
Little Explorers Academy
09.2023 - Current
Preschool Director
Inland Vineyard Christian Preschool
01.2022 - 05.2023
Site Director
Water of Life Preschool Upland
12.2017 - 12.2021
Preschool Lead Teacher, Asst. Director, Director
Riverside Christian Schools
06.1998 - 08.2017
Preschool Teacher
Bethel Christian Schools
09.1995 - 06.1998
Preschool Teacher
Sonshine Childrens Center
09.1990 - 07.1995
Preschool Teacher
Bethel Christian Schools
07.1987 - 02.1990
Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Studies, Child Development
Riverside Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Certificate of Christian Ministry -Level 1
INSTE Bible College