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
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Santa Fe Public Schools
10.2012 - 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.
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
Education
Master of Science - Environmental Education
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA05-2004
Bachelor of Science - Cultural Anthropology
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA05-1999
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Problem-solving skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Classroom Management
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Field Trip Organization
- Adaptability and Flexibility
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
Santa Fe Public Schools
10.2012 - Current
After School Educator
United Way Of Santa Fe County
01.2011 - 05.2012
Science Field Teacher
Camp Campbell YMCA
08.2005 - 05.2008
- 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
Master of Science - Environmental Education
Lesley University
Bachelor of Science - Cultural Anthropology
James Madison University
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