Maria-Teresa Lopez
Summary
Collaborative Leader in special education with solid experience supporting individuals with diverse backgrounds and abilities
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Job Coach/Vocational Rehabilitation for Disability
Atlantis Academy L.I.F.E. Program
08.2023 - Current
- Monitored progress of adults with disabilities and adjusted job coaching strategies to meet their needs and navigate their challenges.
- Cultivated strong relationships with community organizations and resources to provide additional support services for people with special needs.
Senior Year Theology Teacher
Saint Brendan High School
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and faith formation growth for teenage students of different abilities.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
Director of Religious Education
Saint Louis Catholic Church
07.2007 - 06.2013
- Designed, coordinated and implemented parish faith formation programs
Instructional Staff/SLP
Miami Dade Public Schools
08.1992 - 07.2007
- Taught and diagnosed students with speech/language disorders
Education
Master Of Arts - Practical Theology
Barry University
Master Of Science - Speech Language Pathology
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor Of Science - General Psychology
Nova Southeastern University
Skills
- Special Education experience
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Program Development
- Progress Monitoring
- Skills testing and Development
- Performance Assessments
- Documentation
- Clear Communication
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Job Coach/Vocational Rehabilitation for Disability
Atlantis Academy L.I.F.E. Program
08.2023 - Current
Senior Year Theology Teacher
Saint Brendan High School
08.2015 - 06.2016
Director of Religious Education
Saint Louis Catholic Church
07.2007 - 06.2013
Instructional Staff/SLP
Miami Dade Public Schools
08.1992 - 07.2007
Master Of Arts - Practical Theology
Barry University
Master Of Science - Speech Language Pathology
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor Of Science - General Psychology
Nova Southeastern University
References
- Mrs. Patricia Giner, Atlantis Academy L.I.F.E. Program, pginer@chancelight.com (305)456-9578
- Mrs. Myriam Smith, Saint Brendan Highschool, msmith@STBHS.org (305)223-5181
- Rev. Msgr. James F. Fetscher, Saint Sebastian Catholic Church, info@stsebastianfl.org, (954) 524-9344
- Rev. Paul Vuturo, Saint Louis Catholic Church, frpaul@stlcatholic.org, (305) 238-7562
References
- Mrs. Patricia Giner, Atlantis Academy L.I.F.E. Program, pginer@chancelight.com (305)456-9578
- Mrs. Myriam Smith, Saint Brendan Highschool, msmith@STBHS.org (305)223-5181
- Rev. Msgr. James F. Fetscher, Saint Sebastian Catholic Church, info@stsebastianfl.org, (954) 524-9344
- Rev. Paul Vuturo, Saint Louis Catholic Church, frpaul@stlcatholic.org, (305) 238-7562
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