Wendy Lopez
Harbor City,CA
Summary
Dedicated Mother and Care Specialist with 13 years experience caring for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, adolescents and elderly. Committed to providing a warm, nurturing and encouraging environment. Positive role-model, focused on developing and leading by example. Always willing to lend a hand in any situation to follow peers and provide support and new teaching skills that tailor to the child as an individual.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Representative
Eshelman Ave Elementary
Lomita, CA
12.2024 - Current
- Engaged community members through outreach programs to enhance participation and collaboration.
- Organized events and activities that fostered school spirit and community involvement.
- Developed educational resources to support student learning and parental engagement.
- Coordinated communication between families, staff, and local organizations to facilitate support services.
After-School Teacher
Star Inc. Education
Lomita, CA
12.2022 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to foster learning and creativity among students.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to promote a positive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns effectively.
- Mentored junior staff in classroom management techniques and educational best practices.
Home caregiver & Stay at home mother
IPSS
Compton, CA
01.2021 - 2023
- In home care for disabled elderly woman, newborn, toddler and adolescent care. Care for 68 year disabled old woman, 13 year old girl, 9 year old boy and 2 year old baby girl. Multi-task on daily basis. Provided healthy balanced and nutritional meals to fit the preferences based on dietary restrictions and healthy choice meals for children. Provided transportation to and from school and hospital and doctors appointments. Regularly administered medications based on physicians recommendations.
- Nursing and feeding infant & children. Regular meal prep
- Changing diapers, bath, dress and groom for children and elderly during care
- School project, homework and craft assistance
- Organization and time management
After school Care Assistant
06.2014 - 01.2016
- Assisted pre-school and elementary school students in academic subjects such as reading, writing, math, art and other areas as assigned by the school. Worked as a team with the other care leads to arrange activities and assist with behavior management and discipline. Act as a role model and set good examples to become a mentor to students. Built a caring relationship with the children that brought joy to myself as well as the students, I was so lucky to work with.
- Encourage positive interaction between peers
- Organize activities and assist with execution of planned events
- Ensure healthy and safe environment for children and staff
Education
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Southern California Regional Occupational Center
01.2021
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Habor College
01.2014
High School Diploma - undefined
01.2011
Skills
- Infant care and feeding
- Elderly care and feeding
- Group and individual care
- Meal and snack time prep
- Homework assistance
- Arts and crafts
- Safety as a priority
- Patience and understanding
- Customer Satisfaction
- Caring and responsible
Certification
CNA 2020-2021
CPR Current
Other Certifications I have took for the School
that I currently work at.
Languages
Spanish
English
Additional Experience
- Retail - Savers Non-Profit Thrift Store 2017-2020
- PCR Covid Testing Tech 2020-2021
Timeline
Community Representative
Eshelman Ave Elementary
12.2024 - Current
After-School Teacher
Star Inc. Education
12.2022 - Current
Home caregiver & Stay at home mother
IPSS
01.2021 - 2023
After school Care Assistant
06.2014 - 01.2016
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Southern California Regional Occupational Center
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Habor College