Kristy Lopez
Hobbs
Summary
Compassionate Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Hobbs Municipal Schools, adept at creating individualized education plans and fostering collaboration among educators. Skilled in behavior management and differentiated instruction, I have successfully enhanced student engagement and academic growth, ensuring a supportive and inclusive classroom environment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Hobbs Municipal Schools
Hobbs
08.2023 - Current
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
- Established and maintained dynamic working relationships with students and parents to support classroom objectives.
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.
Special Education Teacher
Lovington Municipal Schools
Lovington
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Incorporated interactive visual aids into student lesson plans to support learning objectives.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress.
- Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
Special Education Teacher
Hobbs Municipal Schools
Hobbs
09.2002 - 07.2021
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
- Established and maintained dynamic working relationships with students and parents to support classroom objectives.
- Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress.
- Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
Education
Master of Science - Education With Minor in Special Education
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM05-2008
Bachelor of Science - Family And Child Science
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM05-2001
High School Diploma -
Capitan High School
Capitan, NM05-1997
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Behavior management
- Differentiated instruction
- Progress monitoring
- Collaboration with educators
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Hobbs Municipal Schools
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Lovington Municipal Schools
08.2021 - 07.2023
Special Education Teacher
Hobbs Municipal Schools
09.2002 - 07.2021
Master of Science - Education With Minor in Special Education
New Mexico State University
Bachelor of Science - Family And Child Science
New Mexico State University
High School Diploma -
Capitan High School
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