Valeria Lopez
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Highly-motivated college student with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Early Childhood Staffing
10.2025 - Current
- Supported classroom activities by preparing materials and resources for daily lessons.
- Assisted in developing age-appropriate lesson plans to enhance children's learning experiences.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by implementing behavioral management strategies.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback to encourage development and growth.
Server
Pinstripes
05.2025 - Current
- Duties include greeting guests, taking orders, providing friendly and efficient customer service, handling cash and credit card transactions, collaborating with kitchen staff to ensure timely service, resolving customer concerns, and assisting with opening and closing duties.
Kick Off Leader
Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence (MCAE)
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Duties include leading a group of bipoc first year students to and from events, overseeing event planning, team collaboration, and ensuring a vibrant and inclusive environment at MCAE Kick Off for students, faculty, and staff.
Gopher Chauffeur Team Lead
University of Minnesota Boynton Health Services
08.2023 - 10.2024
- Late night free ride service provided by students for students. Duties include safe operation of university vehicle, pick-up, and drop-off of passengers, lead a team of 12 every night.
Swim Instructor
Water Safety Patrol
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Duties include teaching small groups of learners, ranging from the age of 3 to 15, how to swim, encourage positive mindsets, foster community.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education Foundations
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN12.2025
Skills
- Bilingual (Spanish & English)
- Public Speaking
- Student Engagement
- Positive Attitude
- Quick Learner
- Detail Oriented
- CPR and First Aid Certified
Coursework
- Personal Leadership
- Public Speaking
- Learning In and Through the Arts
- Developmental Psychology
Experience
Elementary School Experience (Multiple Sites)
St. Anthony Elementary School; Lakeview Elementary School; Susan Lindgren Elementary School
Provided instructional support in K–5 classrooms, including one-on-one and small-group guidance in reading, writing, and math.
Collaborated with classroom teachers to implement structured literacy lessons and differentiated instruction.
Assisted with behavior management using restorative and responsive classroom practices.
Supported multilingual learners and students with varying learning needs through academic scaffolds and relationship-building.
Contributed to positive classroom routines, transitions, and community-building activities.
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Early Childhood Staffing
10.2025 - Current
Server
Pinstripes
05.2025 - Current
Kick Off Leader
Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence (MCAE)
08.2023 - 05.2025
Gopher Chauffeur Team Lead
University of Minnesota Boynton Health Services
08.2023 - 10.2024
Swim Instructor
Water Safety Patrol
05.2023 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education Foundations
University of Minnesota Twin Cities