- Leadership / mentoring / team building
- Playing guitar / accordion
- Writing Google reviews
- Astronomy / telescopes
- Cooking
- Walking
- Fishing / going outdoors
- Plants and gardening
- Art / drawing / visiting galleries & museums
- Coin collecting
José López, Jr
Midland,Texas
Summary
Proud WTC alumni offering 20 years of combined educational experience as an instructor for Texas Tech, Western Texas College, South Plains College and several West Texas area high schools. Currently serving as Assistant Principal at Midland ISD.
Motivated to improve relationships among faculty, students and administrators. Committed to building relationships and working with students & faculty from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
Focused on team collaboration and adaptable to changing needs, with skills in conflict resolution and curriculum development. Known for reliability, and commitment to meeting student and faculty needs. Equipped to make significant impact through effective team management and strategic planning.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Midland ISD - Goddard Jr. HIgh
07.2023 - Current
- Collaborate with principal & other administrators to help run a school of 1200 students.
- Assists in creating and presenting faculty professional development workshops to improve instructional strategies and teaching effectiveness.
- Monitor student performance data, identifying areas for intervention and support to drive academic improvement.
- Increase teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- Monitor student behavior and enforce discipline policies.
- Safety coordinator - maintain a safe learning environment by collaborating with security personnel and implementing safety protocols throughout the campus.
- Implemented Minga to reduce tardiness in the hallways.
Online Adjunct Instructor
Western Texas College
08.2022 - Current
- Teach beginning Spanish online courses to students from Snyder and all over the country.
- Highly Experienced with BrightSpace and Lingrohub online learning platforms as well as Acadeum
- Maintain open communication with division chair, counselors, director of dual credit / course sharing
- Facilitate interactive discussions to promote collaborative learning among students.
- Collaborate with other adjunct faculty to share best practices for online teaching strategies, contributing to a more effective learning environment.
High School / Elementary Dual Language Instructor
Snyder ISD
08.2016 - 05.2023
- Member of District and Campus Improvement Committees
- Facilitated high school Dual Credit English classes offered by Western Texas College.
- Taught High School Spanish I&II & ESL classes
- Experienced working with students in Honors, GT, Sped, and ESL programs.
- Developed and monitored a tracking system for ESL students.
- Provided training for staff for STAAR test preparation and ESL procedures.
- Taught 5th grade Dual Language Students,
- Experienced using Schoology, Skyward, Clever, Texas Assessment.gov, Edbricks, DMAC and TEKS Resource System for discipline/resources/positive behavior
Assistant Manager
Auto Zone
06.2020 - 08.2022
- Delivered customer service, operated cash register, assisted customers, and assessed vehicle needs.
- Guided junior staff on customer engagement and operational best practices.
- Handled deposits, managed store safe, stocked merchandise, and provided bilingual customer service.
- Enhanced cash intake accuracy by monitoring deposits and reducing discrepancies.
- Trained new employees on customer engagement and operations best practices.
- Ensured a clean, safe, organized store environment to improve customer experience.
Life Insurance Agent
New York Life Insurance Co
07.2015 - 05.2016
- Licensed Life/Health Insurance Agent,
- Educated clients on policy options, benefits, and coverage details.
- Developed tailored life insurance plans to meet diverse client needs.
- Interviewed and set meetings with prospective clients,
- Participated in weekly professional development opportunities such as training sessions and conferences to stay informed on best practices within the life insurance industry.
Spanish Instructor
Ralls High School
08.2013 - 05.2015
- Member of the campus improvement committee.
- Taught Spanish I, II, & III. Communicated closely with administration to ensure accuracy in lesson plans and procedures.
- Senior Class Sponsor, helped raise funds for Senior trip and served as chaperone for the prom and senior trip.
- Initiated the Pulsera Project fundraiser which helped raise money for economically disadvantaged families in Central America.
Spanish/ESL/Upward Bound Instructor
Levelland ISD - Levelland High School
08.2009 - 05.2013
- Served as elected member of campus improvement committee
- Taught ESL I, II, III and Spanish II.
- ESL Coordinator.
- Collaborated with ESL assistant, followed ESL procedures, held LPAC meetings, and filed necessary paperwork.
- Sponsored junior class and assisted with prom planning.
- Achieved certifications in Spanish, English, ESL, and CPR.
- Attended assigned conferences and trainings.
- Instructed summer Spanish for South Plains College Upward Bound program.
ITV Spanish Instructor
South Plains College / Rolling Plains Consortium
08.2007 - 05.2009
- Taught ITV Spanish I,II and III to students in 6 rural communities including Patton Springs, Spur, Guthrie, Jayton, Matador, & Turkey, Tx
- Became familiarized with ITV equipment and worked closely with the service center at Region 17.
- Communicated regularly with program coordinator and school administrators.
- Taught an empty class on camera without students present.
Education
Master's Seconday Education - Minor in Spanish
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX05-2007
Bachelor's in Spanish - Minor in Bilingual Ed.
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX05-2005
Associate's Degree in The Arts - Education
Western Texas College
Snyder, TX05-2003
Skills
- Certified Texas Principal - K-12
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Campus leadership - PLC - campus & district improvement committee member, museum board member
- Diverse teaching experience - High School, Dual Credit College, Elementary, Online Adjunct
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
- Fundraising event planning, setup and delivery
- Proficient in safety management
- Campus website development
- Discipline management & counseling referrals
- Knowledgeable in student engagement activities
Certification
- Tx Standard Principal EC-12
- TTESS Evaluator
- Languages Other than English EC-12
- English Language Arts / Reading 8-12
- ESL Supplemental
Accomplishments
- Founding President – UMI Spanish Speaking Society at Texas Tech University
- Published Poem - "Descendant"
- Inducted into Golden Key National Honor Society
- Inducted into Sigma Delta Pi Honor Society
- Former Member of Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity
- 2003 Excellence in English Award from Western Texas College
- Recently achieved student loan forgiveness for public servants
- Achieved reduction in tardiness by introducing digital hall pass MInga
- Level 6 Google Local Guide
Interests
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Midland ISD - Goddard Jr. HIgh
07.2023 - Current
Online Adjunct Instructor
Western Texas College
08.2022 - Current
Assistant Manager
Auto Zone
06.2020 - 08.2022
High School / Elementary Dual Language Instructor
Snyder ISD
08.2016 - 05.2023
Life Insurance Agent
New York Life Insurance Co
07.2015 - 05.2016
Spanish Instructor
Ralls High School
08.2013 - 05.2015
Spanish/ESL/Upward Bound Instructor
Levelland ISD - Levelland High School
08.2009 - 05.2013
ITV Spanish Instructor
South Plains College / Rolling Plains Consortium
08.2007 - 05.2009
Master's Seconday Education - Minor in Spanish
Texas Tech University
Bachelor's in Spanish - Minor in Bilingual Ed.
Texas Tech University
Associate's Degree in The Arts - Education
Western Texas College
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