Sandra Lopez
Summary
Caring teacher with seven years of experience in preschool instruction. Expert in closely monitoring student progress while implementing modern educational techniques into daily practices. Committed to long-term student success through well-rounded educations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Ocean Inc Head Start
11.2016 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
Behavioral Therapist
TrailWay ABA
01.2024 - Current
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, communicating updates regularly to supervisory staff and relevant stakeholders.
- Reduced challenging behaviors by conducting functional behavior assessments and developing appropriate interventions.
- Developed rapport with clients by utilizing empathy and active listening skills, creating a supportive therapeutic environment conducive to learning.
- Responded effectively to crisis situations and aggressive behaviors, skillfully mitigating conflicts with proven strategies.
- Implemented behavioral intervention plans created by clinical supervisors.
- Improved client communication skills through the use of evidence-based language training techniques such as PECS and sign language.
- Collected session data to aid in treatment planning and assessment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Kean University
Union, NJ05.2023
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ12.2019
Skills
- Behavioral Intervention
- Collaborative Problem-Solving
- Positive Reinforcement
- Therapy team planning
- Observation
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Collaborative learning
- Curriculum Development
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Behavioral Therapist
TrailWay ABA
01.2024 - Current
Teacher
Ocean Inc Head Start
11.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Kean University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Ocean County College
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