Jennifer Lopez
Chicago,United States
Summary
Knowledgeable Early Childhood Education Teacher with solid background in developing engaging lesson plans and fostering positive learning environment. Successfully guided students to achieve academic milestones through innovative teaching methods. Demonstrated proficiency in classroom management and curriculum development.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Diverse Learners Teacher
Academy for Global Citizenship
09.2022 - Current
- Develop and implement personalized lesson plans tailored to the unique needs of each student, accommodating various learning styles and abilities.
- Conduct assessments to identify students' strengths and areas for improvement, utilizing both formal and informal assessment methods.
- Collaborate with general education teachers, special education staff, and other support personnel to design effective learning experiences that support diverse learners.
- Work with students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to ensure their educational goals are met.
- Modify materials and teaching methods to align with IEP objectives and accommodations.
- Facilitate meetings with families to review IEPs and discuss students’ educational needs.
Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher
Adlai Stevenson Elementary
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Planned and provided individual and whole group instruction
- Created and implemented lesson plans based on child-led interests and curiosities
- Encouraged students to actively learn with the use of different modalities of reaching objectives
- Maintained organized files for each students containing documents indicative of their progress
- Followed school policies and regulations regarding safety and school procedures at all times
Pre-K Teacher
Adlai Stevenson Elementary
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Developed and implemented Creative Curriculum lessons designed for students aged 4-5
- Encouraged the social development of students by facilitating meaningful opportunities for play
- Encouraged students to engage in the world around them by introducing them to interesting and provoking subjects and things
- Created and fostered positive relationships with parents and family members of students
- Provided various hands-on activities to promote critical thinking skills
- Monitored and recorded the progress of students and created plans for improvement
Pre-K Teacher
Chicago Commons - Paulo Freire Center
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Planned and implemented individual and whole group instruction using Creative Curriculum with a co-teacher
- Monitored learning and needs using Gold Teaching Strategies
- Received additional training for recognizing indicators of early childhood trauma and supporting families
- Facilitated carefully planned learning experiences centered in the Reggio Approach Philosophy
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL05.2014
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Individualized instruction
- Parent communication
- Behavior management
- Differentiated instruction
References
- Elizabeth Quiñonez, Academy for Global Citizenship 773-936-9895, equinonez@agcchicago.org
- Hunter Anderson, Barbara Vick Early Childhood Center 406-580-0663
- Lissette Fernandez, Genevieve Melody STEM Elementary School 773-968-4813, lfernandez35@cps.edu
Certification
- ESL Certifified
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Diverse Learners Teacher
Academy for Global Citizenship
09.2022 - Current
Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher
Adlai Stevenson Elementary
08.2021 - 07.2022
Pre-K Teacher
Adlai Stevenson Elementary
01.2020 - 05.2021
Pre-K Teacher
Chicago Commons - Paulo Freire Center
08.2016 - 05.2019
- ESL Certifified
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of Illinois At Chicago
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Northeastern Illinois University
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