Stephanie Lazo
Los Angeles,California
Summary
Substitute Teacher and Assistant with years of hands on experience supporting early childhood and K-12 learning environments, skilled in classroom management, small-group instruction, and child development. Applies inquiry-based activities, behavior management strategies, and clear parent communication to foster critical thinking, positive behavior, and a safe, organized classroom.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Swing education
Los Angeles
12.2025 - Current
- Fostered a positive learning environment through effective classroom management, enhancing student engagement and participation.
- Engaged students with dynamic teaching methods, sparking interest and enthusiasm for learning across diverse subjects.
- Adapted to diverse learning needs, utilizing innovative teaching strategies to inspire a love for learning among students.
Teacher Assistant
LAUSD School District
Los Angeles, California
02.2022 - 12.2023
- Managed student behavioral issues to optimize classroom learning environment.
- Motivated and engaged students, developing skills and knowledge for academic foundation.
- Developed strategies to effectively manage classroom behavior, promote positive learning environment and ensure student safety.
- Organized and used variety of teaching techniques, maximizing individual and group learning.
- Engaged students in critical thinking skills through inquiry based activities that encouraged creative problem solving.
- Identified student needs and collaborated with staff members to assess and solve challenges.
- Promoted critical thinking to help students develop problem-solving skills.
- Built a positive rapport with students to encourage them to take risks in their learning.
- Facilitated small group instruction to meet the needs of each student.
- Created and maintained clean, safe and organized learning environment.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding academic, behavioral, or safety concerns.
- Assessed student learning and provided ongoing formative feedback for growth.
- Fostered a positive classroom culture, encouraging student engagement and collaboration to enhance overall learning experiences.
Day Care Assistant
Beautiful children learning day care center
San Antonio, TX
10.2019 - 09.2021
- Managed crafts and other hands-on activities to engage kids and promote development
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment
- Attended to lunch periods to help children open food packages and monitor activities
- Enhanced academic, social and emotional learning with use of structured playtime and unstructured free play
- Cared for infants 0-12 months and children ages 1 to 2
- Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy
- Discussed developments, behavior and concerns with parents or guardians
- Tidied up, washed hands and assisted children in bathroom
- Introduced learning activities and imaginative play materials for children to explore and manipulate
- Observed and monitored children to identify developmental strengths and target enrichment activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Communicative Disorders Candidate
Cal State Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California06-2025
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Child Development
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA09-2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Esteban E Torres High School
Los Angeles, CA01-2014
Skills
- Customer and Personal Service Sales
- Customer service
- Retail sales
- Problem-solving abilities
- Positive interactions
- Teambuilding
- Relationship building
- Classroom management
- Child development
- Cultural sensitivity
- Active Listening
- Listening
- Sales
- Program activities
- People skills
- Organization
- Attention to detail
- Parental communication
- Early childhood education
- Support teachers
Certification
Speech language pathologist assistant license- Currently Obtaining March 2026 - June 2026
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Swing education
12.2025 - Current
Teacher Assistant
LAUSD School District
02.2022 - 12.2023
Day Care Assistant
Beautiful children learning day care center
10.2019 - 09.2021
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Child Development
East Los Angeles College
High School Diploma - undefined
Esteban E Torres High School
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Communicative Disorders Candidate
Cal State Los Angeles