Kristina Lopez
Centennial,CO
Summary
Dedicated and licensed elementary education teacher committed to enhancing professional practices and fostering collaborative learning environments. Invested in sharing knowledge gained through extensive training and diverse experiences, with an emphasis on student engagement and academic success. Passionate about creating inclusive classrooms that inspire curiosity and a lifelong love for learning. Eager to contribute innovative teaching practices, academic support, and professional development initiatives at the district level.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Partner
SIDE CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
AURORA, CO
08.2017 - Current
- Coaching :worked with educators in delivering lessons across various subjects and grade levels. Supported students in understanding core concepts and improving academic performance. Collaborated with teaching staff to enhance curriculum delivery and student engagement.
- Led discussions and activities within PLCs to promote best practices and shared strategies among teaching staff. Including DDI practices and routines
- Classroom teacher: instructing in reading, writing, mathematics, science, social studies, and English Language Arts for grades 3 and 5.
- GT co- building teacher leader :creating curriculum and implementation of advanced leveled units
- Directed classroom activities and curriculum implementation as SEL lead teacher
- Engaged actively as a co-facilitator, contributing to the development and execution of team strategies in ILT
- Facilitated cultural and climate initiatives to enhance school, community and staff culture
- Directed initiatives for building council operations and strategic planning.
- Assisted in coordinating MTSS for students. Collaborated with educators to implement intervention strategies. Supported data collection and analysis to monitor student progress.
- DEI committee: Assisted members in organizing meetings and events. Supported the development of agendas and materials for discussions.
- facilitated student council by elevating our student leaders and supporting them in activities that evoked leadership opportunities
Elementary Teacher
VAUGHN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
AURORA, CO
08.2005 - 05.2017
- Classroom teacher instructing in reading, writing, mathematics, science, social studies, and English Language Arts for grades 2 through 5.
- Facilitated STEM curriculum development and implementation for grades 4 and 5.
- Math teacher leader for 6 years: building math coach
- Assisted in coordinating MTSS for students. Collaborated with educators to implement intervention strategies. Supported data collection and analysis to monitor student progress.
- ILT member for 9 year: Collaboration in achieving building goals . Supported various initiatives to enhance building efficiency and problem-solving efforts to address challenges.
- Guided educational strategies to enhance AGATE learning in the building
- Guided DDI implementation to increase student achievement
- Oversaw planning and execution of professional development activities for entire staff to foster continuous improvement.
- Assisted in organizing community events such as math night, talent shows, trunk or treat, 5th grade continuation, career night, and literacy night.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English With A Minor in Linguistic Studies
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO05-2004
Elementary Education Licensure Program - undefined
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO12-2004
Skills
- Collaborative coaching with measurable impacts
- Instructional leadership
- Design and facilitate professional developments
- Instructional petagogy, structures and routines
- Organized, dedicated and cooperative
Certification
- STATE OF COLORADO Teacher License Elementary Education (k-6)
Timeline
Teaching Partner
SIDE CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
08.2017 - Current
Elementary Teacher
VAUGHN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
08.2005 - 05.2017
Elementary Education Licensure Program - undefined
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Bachelor of Arts - English With A Minor in Linguistic Studies
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Instructional Leadership Experiences
- Attended 4 NCTM/NCSM national conferences
- ELA certified
- Trained and certified on Systematic ELD
- Language Experience Approach professional development
- Lucy Calkins Units of Study Professional Development
- Kathy Richardson Operation and Developing Number Concepts professional development
- Trained in Understanding By Design (Backwards Planning)
- Behavioral Management (Restorative Justice Training)
- Social Emotional Training (Hearts Training)
- Paul Bambrick-Santoyo: Driven By Data professional learning
- Rich Smith: PLC professional learning
- Elena Aguilar: Coaching professional learning
- Yemi Stembridge: Equity professional learning
- Pedro Noguera professional learning
- Science of Reading