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Jazmin Lopez, MSOL

Aurora,CO

Summary

Results-oriented, data-driven, and dedicated Coordinator of Student Success with comprehensive experience in program and project management, educational solutions, and school operations. Motivated leader, employing effective strategies to improve relationships among faculty, students, and the community. Personable and outgoing professional with exceptional skills in building rapport with people from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, demonstrating awareness of social justice issues surrounding impoverished students and families. Demonstrating competitive and strategic leadership, providing efficient process changes, detailed protocols, and timely program delivery to foster continuous improvement and a culture of excellence in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Coordinator of Student Success

Aurora Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
  • Direct and oversee the Student Success team responsible for providing comprehensive non-instructional support services, including mental health, well-being, and behavior management. Continuously evaluate team performance and develop innovative approaches to optimize outcomes. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance student success and promote a positive school culture.
  • Cultivated a positive school culture of achievement, excellence, and respect through the establishment and implementation of daily student procedures and routines, visual displays, and development-focused celebrations. Continuously monitored and refined established practices to promote a supportive and engaging learning environment that maximized student success.
  • Led and executed Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity initiatives through a needs analysis process, resulting in the design and delivery of highly interactive programs. Collaborated with stakeholders to identify and address areas of improvement, fostering a more inclusive and welcoming environment for all. Monitored and evaluated program effectiveness and provided regular progress reports to senior management.
  • Orchestrate and complete projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and collaborating with district leaders, demonstrating accountability, professionalism, and organization skills.
  • Coordinated follow up and student outreach to monitor academic progress for at-risk students.
  • Investigated complaints and worked with students, parents and teachers on finding positive resolutions.
  • Designed and implemented a comprehensive school-wide Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS), resulting in a 10% increase in academic achievement and a 20% decrease in school-wide tardiness. Improved overall school culture and student success through strategic implementation of PBIS framework.
  • Revitalized student behavior management systems through the development and implementation of effective strategies to foster a positive and supportive learning environment, ultimately enhancing student well-being. Continuously assessed and modified programs to ensure their sustained success.
  • Collaborated with team members to organize and execute engaging outreach events that fostered strong connections and support between parents, family members, and the wider community to enhance student success.
  • Enhanced behavior and mental health operations by leveraging emerging educational trends to align processes, resulting in a more effective and efficient system. Continuously monitored and evaluated the effectiveness of implemented strategies to ensure optimal outcomes.
  • Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.

Coordinator of Climate and Culture-Dean

Gateway High School
08.2019 - Current
  • Collaborated with team members, school personnel and family members to develop individual plans of care for students.
  • Offered crisis counseling and intervention at school, home and in community to support student needs.
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Partnered with Principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
  • Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
  • Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
  • Analyzed and interpreted government regulations and professional journals to verify educational initiative conformance to legal and quality requirements.
  • Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.

Coordinator, College And Career Programs

Aurora Public Schools Foundation
04.2015 - 08.2019
  • Managed and developed programming for the first College and Career Center program for Aurora Public Schools which serves over 2,000 students per year.
  • Created systems that allowed for equitable post-secondary opportunities for all students.
  • Promoted scholarship awareness and completion that led to an increase of scholarship attainment from 1.5 million to 9.2 million in four years.
  • Coordinated monthly events to increase college and career readiness culture (FAFSA Nights, College Application Days, College Signing Days, Career Fairs)
  • Led comprehensive college and career readiness training for 400 staff members.
  • Managed and developed strategic partnerships for College and Career Centers.
  • Acquired educational opportunities by collaborating with community members, colleges, and community organizations providing post-secondary opportunities, increasing students' chances to cultivate their capacities.
  • Executed college access services to high school seniors and their families through individual advising, workshops, group facilitation, classroom lessons, presentations, and parent outreach to prepare them for higher education.
  • Assisted students during the post-secondary process and created a plan to ensure students' successful college matriculation.
  • Collaborated with the school counselor, staff, and community partners to coordinate and deliver specified services focused on college and career awareness, including the early preparation for high school students.
  • Evaluated academic and career goals of prospective and current students to identify an educational pathway and postsecondary program, matching the students' interests and goals and fostering a higher rate of academic success.
  • Optimized attention to detail in maintaining accurate student records related to college access data.

Education

Master of Science - Organizational Leadership

Colorado State University Global
Aurora, CO
02.2022

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
05.2014

Skills

  • Project Management
  • People Management
  • Event Coordination
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Stakeholder Relationship
  • Community Engagement
  • Collaborations
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Communication
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Data Collection
  • Coaching
  • Data Allocation
  • Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Strategy
  • Establishing Metrics and Key Performance Indicators
  • Team Building
  • Educational Standards
  • Creative Solutions
  • Data-Driven Problem Solving
  • High-level Written and Verbal Communication Skills
  • Expert Ability to Conduct Research Problems
  • Finance Management
  • Academic Partnerships

Accomplishments

  • CO-ALAS Estrella Award 2022
  • Colorado State University Alliance Partnership Educator of the Year Award 2016 and 2018- Selected by students and staff from Colorado State University and Hinkley High School.
  • ASFAW Family Foundation Arches of Hope Award 2016- Selected for community advocacy and change in the public school system.
  • Above and Beyond Award by Hinkley High School: Yearly staff recognition selected by the leadership team for dedication and commitment to our organization, and for going above and beyond.
  • Hinkley High School Faculty Herald: 2016, 2017 and 2018- Nominated by students to speak for graduation ceremonies. Students select staff members who have encouraged them and helped them toward their goals.

Affiliations

  • Colorado Association for Latino/a Administrators and Superintendents (CO-ALAS Board Member)
  • Four Corners Latinx Leadership Academy Cohort 3
  • League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Sponsor
  • Aurora Public Schools Latinx Affinity Group Founder
  • Equity and Anti-Racism Team Facilitator
  • INSPiRE Volunteer

Timeline

Coordinator of Student Success

Aurora Public Schools
08.2022 - Current

Coordinator of Climate and Culture-Dean

Gateway High School
08.2019 - Current

Coordinator, College And Career Programs

Aurora Public Schools Foundation
04.2015 - 08.2019

Master of Science - Organizational Leadership

Colorado State University Global

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Colorado State University

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