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Nancy Lopez Zegarra

Ontario,CA

Summary

Experienced education professional with strong ability to quickly adapt to changes and support diverse student needs. Experience on fostering inclusive classroom environments. Strong focus on collaboration, and effective communication with students, parents, and colleagues. Skilled in behavior management, curriculum development, and background on Individualized Educational Plans.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher

Ontario Montclair School District
08.2024 - Current
  • Followed classroom plans left by teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
  • Boosted student engagement with interactive lessons, incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities.

Clinical Practice

Ontario Montclair School District
08.2024 - 12.2024

Mild to Moderate Setting 5th-6th grade.

  • Teach students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities academic and social skills.
  • Create and modify curriculum for students with specific needs.
  • Collaborate with Teacher to co-plan lessons and behavior management strategies.
  • Create individualized lessons according to students' interests, strengths, and needs
  • Used technology to provide multiple means of representation.

Special Needs Program Assistant

Ontario Montclair School District
11.2023 - 05.2024
  • Assisted with the physical care of students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
  • Assisted students on boarding and exiting of school buses, assisted school bus drivers as needed.
  • Assisted teachers in the implementation of a functional skills curriculum specially designed for severely handicapped students.

Instructional Aide-Learning Needs

Ontario Montclair School District
09.2021 - 11.2023
  • Provided instruction to individual or small groups of students with disabilities in accordance with the prescribed course of instruction.
  • Assisted in monitoring student progress, providing feedback to teachers for assessment and improvement strategies.
  • Provided effective instruction to students in an effective manner and to meet IEP goals. Administered testing and scored examinations.
  • Contributed to a positive classroom environment by establishing rapport with students and addressing individual needs.

Special Education Teacher Assistant

Playa Del Rey Elementary School
09.2011 - 06.2021
  • Assists in carrying out day-to-day activities in the preschool, which may include: distributing food; monitoring activities; enforcing class behavior rules; preparing snacks; assisting with art projects; supervising bathroom breaks; preparing supplies; ensuring safety of the preschool participants; and/or, performing other related activities
  • Assists in administering and coordinating activities in the preschool
  • Responds to requests for information and/or provides assistance to the parents and participants
  • Performs other duties of a similar nature or level
  • Maintained detailed records of student progress, attendance, behaviors, and IEP goals for effective communication with all stakeholders involved in the educational process.

52nd Street Elementary School
09.2010 - 06.2011
  • Assisted in planning and preparing the learning environment and preparing needed materials and supplies
  • Supervised all activities to ensure safety at all times
  • Supervised kids during recess and lunch
  • Worked in small groups

Monte Vista Elementary School
05.2010 - 08.2010
  • Assisted in planning and preparing the learning environment and preparing needed materials and supplies
  • Helped to maintain a neat and organized classroom
  • Supervised all activities to ensure safety at all times
  • Supervised kids during recess

Data Key Entry

Aerotek
10.2006 - 11.2007
  • Prepared various legal documents ordered by Legalzoom customers
  • Contacted various legal-related entities to monitor status of customer orders
  • Ensured customer orders met required deadlines
  • Processed customer orders to create an LLC or Incorporation

Merchandiser

Macy's West
11.2005 - 09.2006
  • Receiving and Merchandising daily delivery
  • Maintained stock rooms to the departmental loss prevention standards
  • Assisted in floor moves and merchandising floor to departmental standards
  • Processed mark-downs and damaged merchandise

Customer Service Rep/Supervisor

Ross Stores
07.2003 - 11.2005
  • Responsible for returns, exchanges and sales
  • Provided excellent customer service
  • Answered and transferred calls to the appropriate department for customer assistance
  • Balanced cash registers at the end of each shift
  • Trained a group of associates in different departments

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Studies

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CA
12-2024

Early Childhood Studies - Child Development

West Los Angeles College
Culver City, CA
05-2022

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Adaptable
  • Student Engagement
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Organizational abilities
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Lesson Planning
  • Lesson Plan Implementation
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Differentiated Instruction

References

  • Alice Mungia (909) 731-4251
  • Alejandra Hopper (909) 217-6767
  • Jessica Perry (909) 983-9803

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

Ontario Montclair School District
08.2024 - Current

Clinical Practice

Ontario Montclair School District
08.2024 - 12.2024

Special Needs Program Assistant

Ontario Montclair School District
11.2023 - 05.2024

Instructional Aide-Learning Needs

Ontario Montclair School District
09.2021 - 11.2023

Special Education Teacher Assistant

Playa Del Rey Elementary School
09.2011 - 06.2021

52nd Street Elementary School
09.2010 - 06.2011

Monte Vista Elementary School
05.2010 - 08.2010

Data Key Entry

Aerotek
10.2006 - 11.2007

Merchandiser

Macy's West
11.2005 - 09.2006

Customer Service Rep/Supervisor

Ross Stores
07.2003 - 11.2005

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Studies

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Early Childhood Studies - Child Development

West Los Angeles College
Nancy Lopez Zegarra