Liz Lopez
Santa Fe,New Mexico
Summary
Focused and dedicated Elementary School Teacher with 13 years of experience. Passionate about fostering student success and growth mindset. Excelled in differentiated instruction and relationship building, significantly enhancing collaborative teamwork and classroom management. Proven ability to adapt teaching methods to meet diverse student needs, achieving notable improvements in student learning outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
2
2
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Elementary School Teacher, Grades 1-4
Ramirez Thomas Elementary School
Santa Fe, New Mexico
08.2014 - Current
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Promoted a growth mindset in the classroom by encouraging students to set goals, embrace challenges, and persevere through obstacles.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Communicated effectively with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication regarding student progress and addressing concerns as needed.
Elementary School Teacher, Grade 2
Aspen Community Magnet School
Santa Fe, New Mexico
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Promoted a growth mindset in the classroom by encouraging students to set goals, embrace challenges, and persevere through obstacles.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Communicated effectively with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication regarding student progress and addressing concerns as needed.
Elementary School Teacher, Grade 4
Agua Fria Elementary School
Village of Agua Fria, NM
10.2012 - 05.2013
- Provided warm, supportive environment for bilingual students
- Promoted a growth mindset in the classroom by encouraging students to set goals, embrace challenges, and persevere through obstacles.
- Evaluated and assessed students using Standards based grading and instruction
- Designed and presented bilingual lesson plans in all academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles
After School Educator
United Way Of Santa Fe County
01.2011 - 05.2012
- Organized extracurricular activities to provide additional support for student success.
- Provided after school academic support for third grade students
Science Field Teacher
Camp Campbell YMCA
08.2005 - 05.2008
- Developed and implemented hands-on science education curriculum in outdoor learning environment for 5th and 6th grade students
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Collaborated with team of educators to ensure safe and meaningful outdoor education experience for students on weekly basis
Teacher in Residence
Slide Ranch
Muir Beach , CA
01.2004 - 12.2004
- Designed curriculum for outdoor science education on an education farm for students preK-8th grades
- Guided students in nature based education programs, including organic gardening, native plants, tidepool ecology
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-disciplinary lessons, enriching students' educational experience.
- Pioneered sustainability projects that educated students on environmental issues and solutions.
Education
Master of Science - Environmental Education
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA05-2004
Bachelor of Science - Cultural Anthropology
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA05-1999
K-8 Alternative Teaching License - Elementary Education
Santa Fe Community College
Santa Fe, NM 01.2011 - 05.2012
Skills
- Inquiry Learning
- Technology Integration
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Classroom Management
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Field Trip Organization
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Standards-based Grading
- Socio-emotional learning
- Proficient in Microsoft Word/
- Proficient in Google Suite
Certification
- Level 3 K-8 Elementary license, New Mexico; TESOL endorsed, 2021
- National Board Certified Teacher: Early and Middle Childhood/Literacy: Reading/Language Arts, 2020
- LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) Certificate of Mastery, 2023
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher, Grades 1-4
Ramirez Thomas Elementary School
08.2014 - Current
Elementary School Teacher, Grade 2
Aspen Community Magnet School
08.2013 - 05.2014
Elementary School Teacher, Grade 4
Agua Fria Elementary School
10.2012 - 05.2013
K-8 Alternative Teaching License - Elementary Education
Santa Fe Community College
01.2011 - 05.2012
After School Educator
United Way Of Santa Fe County
01.2011 - 05.2012
Science Field Teacher
Camp Campbell YMCA
08.2005 - 05.2008
Teacher in Residence
Slide Ranch
01.2004 - 12.2004
Master of Science - Environmental Education
Lesley University
Bachelor of Science - Cultural Anthropology
James Madison University
Work Availability
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morning
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evening
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