Laura Lopez
La Puente,CA
Summary
Intervention Specialist with exceptional knowledge of intervention strategies and student assessments. Adept at coordinating with educators and parents on a case-by-case basis and developing personalized treatment options involving educators and families.
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Intervention Specialist
Catapult Learning
07.2023 - Current
- Understanding and acclimating to the teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage
- Work with all students in the classroom to promote their learning and pro-social development.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Established trusting and friendly relationships with parents and colleagues.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Increased student engagement through the use of differentiated instruction tailored to individual learning needs.
- Cultivated a culture of inclusivity within the school community by providing training sessions on disability awareness and effective instructional strategies for diverse learners.
First Grade Teacher
St. Joseph School
07.2018 - 07.2023
- Plan and prepare appropriately for the assigned courses and lectures
- Conduct assigned classes at the scheduled times
- Demonstrate competence in classroom instruction
- Implement the designated curriculum completely and in due time
- Plan and implement effective classroom management practices
- Design and implement effective strategies to develop self-responsible/independent learners.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Improved student reading comprehension by incorporating engaging phonics activities and guided reading sessions.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Substitute Teacher
Hacienda La Puente Unified School District
07.2017 - 08.2020
- Adhere to the curriculum and lesson plans assigned by the regular teacher
- Follow procedures and achieve lesson goals
- Oversee students outside of the classroom.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
House Manager
Saint John Vianney Church
09.2014 - 01.2015
- Manage operations in the rectory
- Clean and organize
- Purchase and supply for the rectory
- Assist priests and other administration.
BPACE House Manager
Baldwin Park Unified School District
10.2012 - 10.2013
- Manage operations in the BPACE Theater
- Customer service
- Communicate renter’s requests to technicians and set-up
- Opening and Closing Paperwork.
Cashier/Customer Service/Clerk
City of Azusa Light & Water Department
06.2009 - 03.2011
- Entered utility payments for residents
- Managed multiple customers and tasks
- Process payments and work orders
- Handles various bookkeeping duties
- Maintain/run cashiering booth
- Knowledge of city violations and regulations
- Performed faxing, photocopying and filing duties
- Assisted supervisor with special projects.
Education
Bachelor Degree in Human Services Management -
Kaplan University
Master in Teaching, Multiple Subjects -
Azusa Pacific University
Master in Arts, School Counseling and Clinical -
Azusa Pacific University
Skills
- Student Counseling
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Individualized Education Plans
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Student needs assessment
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- IEP development
- Faculty Collaboration
- Intervention Planning
- Curriculum Development
- Social Skills Training
- Group and individual instruction
- Strategy Development
- Elementary Education
Experience Skills
- Provide individual and group counseling services to students.
- Develop and implement prevention and intervention programs.
- Conduct classroom guidance lessons on a variety of topics.
- Assist students with post-secondary planning and college applications.
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to support student success.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation.
- Participate in professional development opportunities.
- To promote enhanced school functioning, counseling may focus on academic, emotional, behavioral, or developmental issues
- Consult with parents, classroom teachers, school principal, and other school personnel to maximize the effectiveness of services.
- Serve as a resource consultant to parents and school personnel in locating services within the community to help meet the needs of individual students or families.
- Provide learning assessments to establish achievement, visual-motor, and cognitive abilities. Counselors will then interpret and share the results with parents and appropriate school personnel.
- Perform learning assessments to examine the learning styles, strengths, and weaknesses of a student to give school
- Positively impact the educational, behavioral, social, and emotional welfare of every student.
- Develop student rapport through trust-building language and personalized check-ins
- Nurture student potential through asynchronous communication centered on student goals and targets
- Facilitate student growth through individualized lessons by reviewing student answers, providing timely feedback, and helping students identify action steps to reach their goals
- Monitor student progress by reviewing daily lesson feedback and progress tracker to make data-driven decisions
- Encourage the student to complete lessons, utilize reflection skills, and develop action steps to meet their goals
- Stay at the forefront of current changes and trends in the field, equipping yourself with the tools and knowledge to deliver guidance and support.
Certifications Credentials
- CBEST, 02/2017
- CPR/First Aid, 02/2024
- CSET: Multiple Subjects
- PPS: Pupil Personnel Services
- 30-Day- Substitute Teaching Permit
Volunteer Experience
- St. Joseph School: School Counseling/ Therapy Services/ Classroom Assistance/ Office Assistance
- Serenity Foster and Adoption Care Agency
Timeline
Intervention Specialist
Catapult Learning
07.2023 - Current
First Grade Teacher
St. Joseph School
07.2018 - 07.2023
Substitute Teacher
Hacienda La Puente Unified School District
07.2017 - 08.2020
House Manager
Saint John Vianney Church
09.2014 - 01.2015
BPACE House Manager
Baldwin Park Unified School District
10.2012 - 10.2013
Cashier/Customer Service/Clerk
City of Azusa Light & Water Department
06.2009 - 03.2011
Bachelor Degree in Human Services Management -
Kaplan University
Master in Teaching, Multiple Subjects -
Azusa Pacific University
Master in Arts, School Counseling and Clinical -
Azusa Pacific University