Tzitlaly Lopez

Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship ($13,000 for 3 years)

Hispanic Women's Organization of Arkansas Scholarship ($1,000 for 1 year)

Razorback Connections Scholarship ($3,000 for 1 year)

Federal Pell Grant ($22,235 for 4 years)

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant ($1,000 for 1 year)

August 2021 - Current

St. Raphael Catholic Church 

• Instruct weekly catechism classes to elementary students using interactive learning in both English and Spanish

October 2023

Step up for Down Syndrome

• Supervised children, engaged in play activities, and assisted with clean up

September 2023

Autism Involves me

• Assisted in set up and clean up, distributed resource pamphlets, and managed a booth

September 2022 - December 2022

Springdale Schools Parent Teacher Conferences 

• Interpreted for numerous families in different schools during student led conferences, facilitating comprehension of material and behaviors being discussed between students, teachers, and parents

June 2024 - Current 

Sunshine School & Development Center

Registered Behavior Technician

• Implement Applied Behavioral Analysis techniques to promote functional communication
• Assist clients in and model use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices
• Adapt structured therapy in real time according to clients responses and demeanor
• Accurately collect and record data on clients successes and opportunities for growth

July 2022 - June 2024

Inner Circle Autism Network

Registered Behavior Technician

• Modeled use of and aided clients in use of Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) Boards and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices
• Delivered individual and group therapies while working on social, communication, and cooperative skills
• Preserved confidentiality and ethical standards in all client and family interactions and records
• Consistently communicated with clients and families regarding progress, techniques used, and skills that were being worked on

• National Student Speech and Hearing Association - August 2024