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Krystal Lopez

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

To obtain a position within the Department of Education that will provide me with experience and knowledge in order to use in the advancement of my career.

I have been a Teacher/Teacher Assistant with solid background in supporting classroom activities and student needs for over Five years. Proven ability to adapt quickly to diverse educational environments, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruptions. Demonstrated effective communication and teamwork skills, enhancing both student engagement and collaborative efforts with educators.

Organized and detail-oriented individual with proven ability to effectively manage and motivate student learning. Collaborates with fellow professionals to promote stimulating learning environment. Offers strong organizational and student engagement skills.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substitute para professional

P.S/M.s 188. The Island School
05.2023 - 01.2025
  • Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Provided one-on-one assistance to students who needed additional support, enabling them to achieve academic goals.
  • Promoted a safe learning environment by closely monitoring student behavior and intervening when necessary to maintain orderliness in the classroom.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
  • Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
  • Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
  • Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
  • Assisted in the collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.
  • Assisted teachers in the development of engaging lesson materials aligned with curriculum standards for various subject areas.

Head start Pre K Teacher

New Life Child Development Center 3
10.2022 - 03.2023
  • Duties, good communication and leadership skills.
  • Responsible for managing and leading the students in the school.
  • Work with parents and the community to improve the school.
  • Writing lesson plans and managing classroom behavior.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.

Substitute Teaching

P.S. 257 John F. Hylan
01.2019 - 10.2022
  • Following procedures and achieving lesson goals.
  • Assigning and explaining homework.
  • Overseeing students outside of the classroom, including in the hallways and cafeteria.
  • Ensuring the classroom and workstations are kept clean and orderly.
  • Overseeing the normal classroom rhythms and activities.
  • Compiling a report for the teacher for when they return.
  • Enhanced student engagement in classroom and clinical settings, employing variety of teaching tools and technologies.
  • Adapted swiftly to new classrooms and curriculums due to the nature of substitute teaching, consistently providing high-quality instruction despite unfamiliarity with specific course materials.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, progress reports, and other relevant documentation required for substitute teaching assignments.
  • Served as a reliable resource for colleagues during staff meetings or collaborative planning sessions, sharing valuable insights gained from substitute teaching experiences.

Kindergarten

P.S. 257 John F. Hylan
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Assisted teacher with daily routines.
  • Guided students through lessons of reading comprehension.
  • Facilitated learning through play.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
  • Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
  • Supported emotional development by teaching and modeling empathy, patience, and communication skills.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet evolving educational standards and best practices, ensuring high-quality education.
  • Encouraged positive behaviors and growth mindset among students through use of motivational charts and awards.

6th Grade Mentor

I.S. 349 Math, Science and Technology
04.2012 - 06.2012
  • Tutored students for reading, writing and science in preparation for state exams.
  • Conducted lesson plans in small groups for more one on one involvement.
  • Assisted teacher with informing parents on strategies they could use at home to help students retain information given in class.
  • Served as a role model for professionalism, integrity, and dedication within the mentorship program environment.
  • Enhanced mentee performance by providing personalized guidance and support.
  • Served as role model for mentees by demonstrating strong values and ethical standards.
  • Adapted mentorship style based on individual mentee needs, enabling tailored interventions that drove better results than one-size-fits-all approaches.
  • Implemented peer mentorship program, strengthening community and collaboration among participants.

Tutoring in the Academic Achievement program

I.S. 34
10.2009 - 01.2010
  • Assisted children with Tutoring in after school program
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Provided constructive feedback on assignments, helping students improve their writing skills and critical thinking abilities.
  • Contributed to a positive classroom environment by effectively managing behavior issues in conjunction with the lead tutor's guidance.
  • Assisted lead tutor in designing and implementing engaging lesson plans for mathematics, science, and English subjects.
  • Collaborated closely with lead tutor to evaluate student progress and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.

Education

Master of Science - Tesol

Boricua College
Brooklyn, NY
05-2025

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Boricua College
Brooklyn, NY
06.2015

Associates Degree - Liberal Arts

06.2013

Skills

  • Bilingual (English & Spanish)
  • Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word
  • Excellent Customer Service Skills
  • Special education support
  • Behavioral support
  • Behavior improvements
  • Classroom supervision
  • Classroom support
  • Teacher collaboration
  • Educational support
  • Teacher assistance
  • Student engagement

Certification

  • School Violence Prevention Workshop Certificate April/2025
  • Child Abuse Workshop Certificate April/2025
  • Dasa certification 2015



Languages

English
Professional Working
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Substitute para professional

P.S/M.s 188. The Island School
05.2023 - 01.2025

Head start Pre K Teacher

New Life Child Development Center 3
10.2022 - 03.2023

Substitute Teaching

P.S. 257 John F. Hylan
01.2019 - 10.2022

Kindergarten

P.S. 257 John F. Hylan
01.2018 - 12.2018

6th Grade Mentor

I.S. 349 Math, Science and Technology
04.2012 - 06.2012

Tutoring in the Academic Achievement program

I.S. 34
10.2009 - 01.2010

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Boricua College

Associates Degree - Liberal Arts

Master of Science - Tesol

Boricua College

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