Kelvin Lopez
Teacher
Panorama City,CA
Summary
Dedicated and mindful as an educator, I offer passionate and informed support for both students and staff, with a focus on supporting faculty with classroom needs. Successful in maintaining clean and organized supplies and planning activities that help students learn more effectively.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Vista Middle School
Panama, NE
01.2021 - 11.2022
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
- Provided additional support for students with special needs, ensuring they received appropriate accommodations and resources.
- Improved overall class participation by implementing group activities and project-based learning.
- Evaluated student performance through regular assessments, tracking progress and adjusting instructional strategies as needed.
- Collaborated with fellow teaching assistants to create a consistent and supportive learning environment for students.
- Offered constructive feedback on student assignments, helping them refine their writing skills and comprehension.
- Served as a mentor to new teaching assistants, providing guidance on effective strategies for classroom management and instruction.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational best practices and enhance teaching skills.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
Cashier
Sansei Restaurant
Northridge, CA
12.2023 - Current
- Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
- Adapted quickly to new technologies implemented at POS systems, ensuring seamless transition periods for both staff and customers.
- Provided backup support for other departments when needed, showcasing versatility within the retail environment.
- Supported management in implementing operational improvements such as updated training manuals or revised schedules.
Education
BBA - Spanish Lang And Culture
California State University Northridge
Northridge, CA 05.2001 -
Associate Teacher, Preschool - Child Development
Los Angeles Valley College
Van Nuys, CA 05.2001 -
Associate of Arts - Chicano Studies
Los Angeles Valley College
Van Nuys, CA 05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Panorama High School
Panorama City, CA 05.2001 -
Skills
Behavior Management
Student Health and Safety
Computer Skills
Student and parent relations
Classroom support
Progress Monitoring
Student Records Management
Timeline
Cashier
Sansei Restaurant
12.2023 - Current
Teaching Assistant
Vista Middle School
01.2021 - 11.2022
BBA - Spanish Lang And Culture
California State University Northridge
05.2001 -
Associate Teacher, Preschool - Child Development
Los Angeles Valley College
05.2001 -
Associate of Arts - Chicano Studies
Los Angeles Valley College
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Panorama High School
05.2001 -