Kimberly Lopez
Belleville,New Jersey
Summary
Adaptable substitute teacher with a solid background in childcare, including 3.5 years of babysitting and daycare experience. Skilled in creating positive learning environments for K-8 students and managing diverse classroom needs. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and creating encouraging atmospheres. Reliable and trustworthy, capable of handling unexpected situations calmly. Proficient in classroom management, intervention plans, recordkeeping, and maintaining discipline. Committed, proactive, and eager to contribute to a dynamic team while supporting organizational goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Daycare Worker
Our Small World Daycare
Newark, NJ
04.2024 - Current
- Provided attentive supervision to ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times along with maintaining a clean, hazard-free environment
- Planned and conducted age-appropriate activities that promote cognitive, social, and motor skills development
- Engaged children in sensory play, arts and crafts, music, and movement activities to stimulate learning and creativity
- Maintained consistent daily routines, including meal times, nap times, and structured play times
- Assisted with toilet training and reinforced good hygiene practices
- Maintained open and regular communication with parents, providing daily updates and reports on their child's progress, activities, behavior, milestones, and overall well-being
- Collaborated with other daycare staff to create a cohesive and supportive environment for children
- Assisted afterschool students with support on homework, ensuring children understood their assignments and completed them accurately
- Offering one-on-one help and small group instruction to reinforce academic concepts
- Organized educational games and activities that reinforce concepts learned in school
- Implemented consistent rules and expectations to create a structured environment.
Substitute Teacher
Maria L. Varisco Rogers Charter School
Newark, NJ
11.2023 - Current
- Daily substituted and Assisted students at various different grade levels from K-8 including reading skills development, language arts, mathematics, and Spanish both one-on-one and in small groups
- Followed lesson plans left by the regular teacher, ensuring continuity of instruction
- Fostered a safe, positive, and supportive learning environment
- Assumed all duties of the school principal and the regular classroom teacher promptly and in accordance with school rules
- Distributed and collected assignments, offer general aid/instruction, maintain attendance records, and monitor student behavior
- Substituted mainly in Spanish, grades K-5
- Gained experience with various educational tools and resources, including Google Classroom and other online learning platforms.
Childcare Provider
The Ribeiro Family
Belleville, NJ
07.2021 - 06.2024
- Communicate effectively with both children and parents, providing updates on activities, behaviors, and any concerns
- Listened to and addressed parents' instructions and preferences, ensuring consistent care
- Ensures the safety and well-being of children under care
- Maintains a vigilant watch over children and implements safety practices
- Demonstrated consistent reliability and trustworthiness, maintaining a strong reputation with families
- Engages children in age-appropriate activities that promote learning and development
- Plans and executes creative and educational activities
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks, and oversees proper hygiene practices such as diaper changing, hand washing, and brushing teeth
- Play with children and read bedtime stories, improving children's interest in reading and storytelling to enhance language development and early literacy skills
- Provided emotional support and comfort to infants and toddlers, addressing their needs and concerns.
Class Shadowing
Abington Avenue Elementary School
Newark, NJ
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Completed a total of 30 service hours as part of a class requirement, including volunteering and classroom shadowing.
- Observed and recorded teaching methods, classroom management strategies, and student interactions.
- Took note of classroom dynamics, student engagement levels, and teacher responses to various classroom scenarios.
- Observed student behavior and provided feedback to the lead teacher on student progress and areas needing attention.
- Engaged with students during classwork and assignments to support their understanding and participation.
- Attended professional development sessions or meetings as part of the shadowing experience to gain insights into educational practices and strategies.
- Attended Board of Education meetings to gain insight into educational policies and administrative processes.
- Collaborated with Parent-Liaison staff to organize and manage a Christmas selling event aimed at raising funds for the 8th-grade class.
- Assisted with event setup, including arranging displays and managing inventory.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology -
MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY
Montclair, New Jersey08.2024
Associates in Applied Science in Business Administration -
ESSEX COUNTY COLLEGE
West Caldwell, New Jersey05.2020
High School Diploma - Cosmetology
BELLEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Belleville, New Jersey06.2017
Skills
- Bilingual/Fluent: English/Spanish
- Proficient with the most recent versions of Google, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Excellent with Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari
- Classroom Management
- Student Engagement
- Effective Communication
- Patience and Empathy
- Supervision
- Early Child Development
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking
- Activity Planning
- Parent & Guardian Relation
- Classroom Instruction
- Classroom Organization
Accomplishments
- Dean's List Spring of 2024
Certification
New Jersey Substitute License, 09/27/2023
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Daycare Worker
Our Small World Daycare
04.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Maria L. Varisco Rogers Charter School
11.2023 - Current
Class Shadowing
Abington Avenue Elementary School
09.2023 - 12.2023
Childcare Provider
The Ribeiro Family
07.2021 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology -
MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY
Associates in Applied Science in Business Administration -
ESSEX COUNTY COLLEGE
High School Diploma - Cosmetology
BELLEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
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