Rubi Lopez
Duncanville,TX
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Bilingual Special Education Teacher Assistant candidate with experience in early childhood education and supporting students with diverse learning and behavioral needs. Skilled in providing individualized instruction, implementing positive behavior interventions, and fostering inclusive classroom environments. Committed to promoting academic growth, independence, and social-emotional development for all students.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Umphrey Lee Elementary School
Dallas, TX
08.2025 - Current
- Supported students with disabilities during classroom activities and transitions.
- Participated in training sessions to improve special education practices.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
- Monitored behavior of students in order to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.
- Accompanied students to restroom, cafeteria, playground, and field trips to ensure safety and support
- Managed class of special education students in absence of lead teacher.
Sped Teacher Assistant
Ronald E. McNair Elementary
Dallas, Texas
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student development goals.
- Adapted instructional materials for various learning styles and disabilities.
- Facilitated inclusive classroom activities to promote peer interaction and engagement.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to enhance student engagement.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss student progress and concerns.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
Inclusion Aide
Uplift Williams Preparatory
Dallas, Texas
02.2020 - 04.2021
- Assisted in implementing individualized education plans effectively.
- Collaborated with teachers to adapt lesson plans for inclusion.
- Supported students with diverse needs in classroom settings.
- Monitored classroom activities to ensure an inclusive environment was maintained for all students.
- Engaged students in various activities to enhance social skills.
- Conducted assessments of students' academic, behavioral, and social-emotional functioning levels.
- Encouraged collaboration among team members in order to best meet the needs of each student.
- Communicated regularly with parents about their child's academic performance and any other concerns they may have had.
- Maintained accurate records of student data such as test scores, grades.
- Attended professional development trainings related to special education topics.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2030
High School Diploma -
Sam Houston High School
Arlington, TX06.2006
Skills
- Classroom management
- Individualized education plans
- Behavior management
- Student assessment
- Collaborative teaching
- Lesson adaptation
- Bilingual
- Special needs support
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Umphrey Lee Elementary School
08.2025 - Current
Sped Teacher Assistant
Ronald E. McNair Elementary
08.2023 - 05.2025
Inclusion Aide
Uplift Williams Preparatory
02.2020 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Education
Grand Canyon University
High School Diploma -
Sam Houston High School