Nena Lopez
Mountain View,CA
Summary
Dedicated bilingual child development specialist with extensive experience in the field. I am a motivated, hardworking, and a team-oriented individual with a passion for nurturing a positive growth environment for children. I possess strong interpersonal communication skills that facilitate effective collaboration with colleagues, parents, and children. I am confident in my ability to apply the skills I have acquired in the school setting through hands-on experiences and successful projects. My academic background has equipped me with a strong foundation, and I have demonstrated the practical application of these skills while assessing children with disabilities and collecting data on their behaviors.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Paraprofessional
Palo Alto Unified School district|
Palo Alto
06.2024 - Current
- • Building strong connections with students by providing one-on-one or small group support, helping them grow academically, socially, and emotionally.• Supporting individualized learning plans (IEPs) by reinforcing lessons, adapting materials, and ensuring students receive the accommodations they need to succeed.• Creating a positive, structured environment by assisting with classroom management, encouraging good behavior, and helping students feel safe and confident.• Collaborating with teachers and staff to track student progress, communicate needs, and contribute to a supportive, team-based learning environment
Paraprofessional
Los Altos School District
Los Altos, California
01.2021 - 06.2024
- Utilize Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to implement positive behavior interventions and establish learning systems for students to acquire new skills and behaviors.
- Assist in developing schedules and accommodations, program planning, data collection and maintenance of records.
- Attend to the personal care needs of students with physical limitations, implementing basic health care.
- Assist in implementing individualized and/or classroom-wide behavior management systems
Personal Nanny
Independent Families
San Francisco, California
01.2008 - 04.2022
- Provided childcare for busy families.
Completed tasks such as providing transportation, infant care, serving nutritious meals, directing after-school activities such as trips in a community setting and various enrichment activities - Utilized organizational systems, communication, calendars, and completed administrative tasks.
Caregiver, Special Needs
Independent Family
Los Altos, California
07.2017 - 04.2020
- Assisted with daily needs of a child and extracurriculars.
- Taught and reinforced coping strategies
- Provided transportation to therapy services
- Collected data to note changes in behaviors
Private Caregiver
Independent Family
Menlo Park, California
06.2012 - 06.2016
- Provided client with companionship
- Practiced communication skills, time management skills, patience, organization skills, and data collection skills
- Provided transportation for doctor appointments and for completing errands.
- Assisted with personal hygiene, transfers, medication management, and transportation.
Spanish Teacher
Wonder Years Pre School
Mountain View, California
01.2008 - 06.2010
- Spanish lead teacher in the toddler room
- Served as the rotating Spanish teacher for the entire school.
- Made lesson plans for students
Preschool Lead Teacher
CCLC (kindercare)
Palo Alto, California
01.2008 - 06.2010
- • Incorporated Spanish into daily curriculumsocially, and emotionally.• Implemented and completed student assessmentssupporting individuRuzederang olans• Conducted parent conferences
Education
Child Development
Foothill College
Los Altos, CA 06.2016 - 01.2019
Human Development
Pacific Oaks College
Pasadena, CA 09.2014 - 01.2016
Skills
- Classroom management
- One-on-one and small group instruction
- Behavior intervention and support
- Knowledge of IEP implementation
- Special education support
- Differentiated instruction
- Student progress monitoring and documentation Strong communication skills (with students, teachers, and parents) Patience and emotional intelligence Team collaboration and adaptability
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Palo Alto Unified School district|
06.2024 - Current
Paraprofessional
Los Altos School District
01.2021 - 06.2024
Caregiver, Special Needs
Independent Family
07.2017 - 04.2020
Child Development
Foothill College
06.2016 - 01.2019
Human Development
Pacific Oaks College
09.2014 - 01.2016
Private Caregiver
Independent Family
06.2012 - 06.2016
Personal Nanny
Independent Families
01.2008 - 04.2022
Spanish Teacher
Wonder Years Pre School
01.2008 - 06.2010
Preschool Lead Teacher
CCLC (kindercare)
01.2008 - 06.2010