Lori Lopas
Anaheim,California
Summary
Enthusiastic and passionate worker with extensive knowledge of teaching elementary education and updating teaching procedures. Committed to mentoring students to enhance participation and increase overall success. Outgoing and friendly with fantastic attention to detail. Establishes trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, teachers and administration. Maintains high academic and behavioral standards. Seasoned teacher familiar with using wide range of methods to deliver effective learning experiences to students. Focused on developing individual potential and cultivating learning-focused atmosphere for student success.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Anaheim Elementary School District
Anaheim, CA
10.1997 - Current
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Evaluated students on monthly basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to incorporate improvements.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Supported English Language Learners by providing additional resources tailored towards their specific needs.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
Teacher
Long Beach Unified School District
Long Beach, CA
01.1997 - 05.1997
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques.
Teacher of the Gifted and Talented Grades 1-6
Brevard County Public Schools
Indian Harbour Beach, FL
09.1993 - 05.1996
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
- Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
First GradeTeacher
Richmond City Public Schools
Richmond, VA
09.1991 - 01.1993
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Incorporated instructional best practices such as differentiated instruction into lesson plans.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Technology
National University
Costa Mesa, CA05-2001
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI05-1989
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
- Student Needs Assessment
- Instructional Methods
- Differentiated Instruction
- Critical Thinking
- Classroom Management
- Excellent Classroom Management
- Technology Integration
- Elementary Education
Affiliations
- Hiking, jogging, kayaking, biking, jigsaw puzzles, crossword puzzles, bookkeeping, dog exercising
Accomplishments
- Awarded Teacher of the year in 2002, Earned a Leadership grant from National University in 2001, Awarded numerous individual teacher grants from Disney, Target, The Ocean Institute, Inside the Outdoors, CSUF Science grant, and Scholastic Reading Counts program
Timeline
Teacher
Anaheim Elementary School District
10.1997 - Current
Teacher
Long Beach Unified School District
01.1997 - 05.1997
Teacher of the Gifted and Talented Grades 1-6
Brevard County Public Schools
09.1993 - 05.1996
First GradeTeacher
Richmond City Public Schools
09.1991 - 01.1993
Master of Science - Educational Technology
National University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh