VANESSA LOPEZ
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated teaching professional experienced in providing high quality education to students from diverse backgrounds. Proven track record of success in designing and delivering engaging and effective curriculum, developing lesson plans, and managing classrooms. Skilled in using innovative teaching methods to motivate and inspire students to reach their full potential. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and committed to creating a safe and supportive learning environment.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
TEACHER
MARSHALL KENDRICK MIDDLE SCHOOL
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Developed and maintained classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for social and emotional development of students
- Organized and used variety of teaching techniques, maximizing individual and group learning
- Motivated and engaged students, developing skills and knowledge for academic foundation
- Implemented school's curriculum consistent with unique learning needs of students
- Attended and participated in professional development activities and conferences to enhance skill and job knowledge
- Developed strategies to effectively manage classroom behavior, promote positive learning environment and ensure student safety
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development, implementation of best practices, professional development activities and sharing resources across grade levels
- Managed student behavioral issues to optimize classroom learning environment
- Created flexible academic programs and classroom environments, promoting learning and personal growth
- Evaluated student academic growth, recording and preparing progress reports for parents or guardians
- Established individual goals for each student based on their academic needs and monitored performance throughout the year
- Adapted curriculum, addressing needs of scholars with varying abilities and cultural backgrounds
- Differentiated instruction using hands-on, active learning techniques
- Presented lesson content with varied strategies to keep students interested and drive home key points
- Promoted critical thinking to help students develop problem-solving skills
- Implemented differentiated instruction methods that catered to different learning styles within the same classroom setting
- Integrated technology into classroom and lesson plans, supporting and engaging students with available resources
- Facilitated small group instruction to meet the needs of each student
- Provided feedback to parents regarding student's academic growth and behavioral development.
CERTIFIES PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
SAENZ MEDICAL PHARMACY
11.2015 - 02.2017
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records
- Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns and reconcile payments
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by aiding with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items
- Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales
- Set up and modified patient profiles in Med Sync to include current information such as medications and insurance details
- Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs
- Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations and patient information
- Completed paperwork, entering prescription and insurance or billing information into patient profiles
- Assisted in preparation, distribution, and storage of pharmaceuticals
- Performed diversified functions with minimal oversight, including inventory counting, accommodated medication by expiration dates, and collected co-payments or full payments from customers
- Maintained drug inventory levels by ordering necessary medications and supplies
- Supervised one pharmacy technicians and coordinated day-to-day assignments
- Resolved non-routine issues like third-party billing, computer system and customer service issues
- Worked with computerized and automated systems for dispensing medications and editing new patient profiles
- Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures
- Reviewed and verified customer information and insurance provider information
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers
- Restocked automated medication dispensing equipment
- Prepared intravenous solutions, admixtures, respiratory drugs, and other solutions using aseptic techniques
- Coordinated verification and filling of more than 100 daily prescriptions in high-volume 150 pharmacy environment.
PERSONAL HEALTH CARE PROVIDER
TEXAS VISITING NURSE
12.2010 - 08.2014
- Helped clients with hygiene-related tasks such as brushing teeth, bathing, grooming and toileting
- Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff
- Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and all doctor's appointments
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care, and personal grooming
- Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles
- Laundered items changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications through peg tube
- Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation
- Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping
- Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming
- Assisted patients with personal requirements, including keeping spaces clean and helping with grooming
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
PHARMACY CLERK/ CERTIFIED PHARMACIST TECHNICIAN
SAENZ MEDICAL PHARMACY
08.2007 - 09.2010
- Processed incoming drug orders
- Prepared bills for insurance companies
- Located and measured medications according to prescription information, making modifications as instructed by pharmacists and providers
- Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions
- Coordinated with insurance representatives to process claims and calculate correct co-pay information for patients
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists
- Established and maintained patient profiles, updating organizational database with current information
- Communicated instructions to patients or caregivers
- Monitored inventory levels to inform pharmacists of shortages and facilitate resupply
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity
- Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for 500 customers daily and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues
- Supported pharmacists with day-to-day activities and pharmacy office management functions
- Handled inventory stock by counting inventory items, checking delivery quantities, reviewing medication expirations, and ordering additional products
- Located and processed ready prescriptions to customers, distributed medication information documentation and facilitated medication consultations
- Completed cash register transactions by handling credit and cash payments using pharmacy register system
- Maintained records of prescriptions filled for patients by completing pharmacy log and updating customer accounts
- Worked on maintaining an outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
PARAPROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR
ROMS ISD
08.2000 - 08.2006
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading
- Organized classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher
- Oversaw groups of up to 28 students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance
- Assessed student social, emotional, and academic needs to plan goals appropriately
- Assigned grades for coursework and tests using answer key, recorded results, and informed teacher of performance
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery
- Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) IN ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP -
SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE
McAllen, TX12.2020
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS (A.A.) IN INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES -
SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE
McAllen, TX08.2019
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
ROMA HIGH SCHOOL
Roma, TX05.1998
Skills
- Family Involvement
- Group Learning Mechanics
- Clear Public Speaking Skills
- Parent and Student Communication
- Technology Integration
- Behavioral Skills Development
- Behavior Management
- Quizzes, Tests and Exams
- Child Development
- Skyward and Summit Knowledge
Certification
- Certified Pharmacy Technician
- STR 4-8
- ELAR 4-8
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
TEACHER
MARSHALL KENDRICK MIDDLE SCHOOL
08.2022 - 05.2024
CERTIFIES PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
SAENZ MEDICAL PHARMACY
11.2015 - 02.2017
PERSONAL HEALTH CARE PROVIDER
TEXAS VISITING NURSE
12.2010 - 08.2014
PHARMACY CLERK/ CERTIFIED PHARMACIST TECHNICIAN
SAENZ MEDICAL PHARMACY
08.2007 - 09.2010
PARAPROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR
ROMS ISD
08.2000 - 08.2006
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) IN ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP -
SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS (A.A.) IN INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES -
SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
ROMA HIGH SCHOOL
- Certified Pharmacy Technician
- STR 4-8
- ELAR 4-8
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