Sandra Lopez
Lumberton,NC
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in teaching and curriculum development. Known for strong problem-solving abilities and commitment to student success, leveraging expertise to create effective and inclusive learning experiences.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Multilingual Learner Lead
Public Schools Of Robeson County
Lumberton, NC
08.2008 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
HiSET Instructor (Science, Reading, Writing, Math)
Bladen Community College
Bladenboro, NC
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated interactive classroom discussions to enhance student understanding and participation.
- Assessed student performance through comprehensive evaluations and provided constructive feedback.
- Collaborated with colleagues to refine instructional strategies and improve educational outcomes.
- Integrated technology into teaching methods to enhance learning experiences and accessibility.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.
- Optimized day-to-day instruction to align educational strategies with industry best practices.
English as a Second Language Teacher
Robeson Community College
Lumberton, NC
08.2013 - 08.2015
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning needs and cultural backgrounds.
- Facilitated language acquisition through immersive activities and real-world conversations.
- Implemented assessment strategies to track student progress and adjust instructional methods.
- Collaborated with faculty to enhance curriculum design and address student challenges.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Coordinated language immersive field trips that allowed students to associate knowledge with real-world experiences.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, creating a supportive teaching community.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
Education
Master of Science - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
Greensboro College, NC.
Greensboro, NC.05-2018
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Calm under pressure
- Decision-making
- Problem resolution
- Verbal communication
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 38 international staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 38 international teachers in the development of the district Annual STEAM Day in Partnership with UNCPembroke.
- Documented and resolved ACCESS test results which led to a significant growth district-wide.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of school ML staff in the development of Unpacking Your Dreams Itinerary Program towards developing family literacy.
Certification
- K-12 English as a Second Language License - Current
- Master's of Arts of Teaching English Languages to Speakers of Other Languages.
Languages
French
Limited Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
HiSET Instructor (Science, Reading, Writing, Math)
Bladen Community College
08.2021 - 08.2023
English as a Second Language Teacher
Robeson Community College
08.2013 - 08.2015
Multilingual Learner Lead
Public Schools Of Robeson County
08.2008 - Current
Master of Science - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
Greensboro College, NC.