Open To Work
Yaretzi Lopez
Alief Independent School District
Houston,TEXAS
Work Preference
Job Search Status:
Open to work
Desired start date:
Immediately
Desired Job Title
Paraprofessional
Work Type
Full TimePart Time
Location Preference
On-Site
Location:
Houston, TEXASHouston, TX
Open to relocation:
Yes
Important To Me
Career advancementWork-life balance
1
Certification
2
years of professional experience
Dedicated and compassionate educator with two years of experience as an Art Student Teacher Intern (2024–2026), working with children ages 3–5 and primary school students. Experienced in creating engaging, age-appropriate art lessons that encourage creativity, strengthen fine motor skills, and support social-emotional development. Skilled in classroom management, differentiated instruction, communication, and leadership while fostering a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment. Passionate about helping every student grow with confidence, creativity, and a love of learning.
Work History
Student Teacher
9 Months- Guided elementary school students in various art techniques, promoting critical thinking and collaboration through creative projects.
- Facilitated hands-on art projects utilizing diverse mediums and techniques.
- Developed engaging lesson plans that encouraged student creativity and artistic expression.
- Assessed student progress and provided constructive feedback to enhance skills.
- Organized classroom environment to stimulate artistic exploration and collaboration.
- Encouraged student participation in local art exhibitions and competitions, fostering community involvement.
- Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
- Enhanced student creativity by incorporating various art mediums and techniques into lessons.
- Taught classes on painting, collage, and color theory.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies, maintaining discipline while fostering creativity and individuality in student work.
- Established a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encouraged open communication and collaboration among students.
- Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
- Documented student work in order to exhibit and celebrate learning process of each child.
Student Teacher
9 Months- Collaborated with mentor teachers to adapt instructional strategies for diverse learning needs.
- Assisted in assessing student performance and providing constructive feedback to support growth.
- Developed classroom management techniques to create a positive and productive learning environment.
- Integrated technology into lessons, enhancing student engagement and understanding of curriculum topics.
- Conducted research on educational best practices to continuously improve teaching methodologies and effectiveness.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs and abilities.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Classroom management
Student engagement
Differentiated instruction
Lesson planning
Curriculum planning
Technology integration
Instructional strategies
Individualized support
Group instruction
Early childhood education
Child development
Instructional practices
Continuing education and training
Principles of Education and Training
Practicum in Education and Training
Reflective practice
Classroom organization
Educational research
Creative lesson design
Project-based learning
Lesson plan development
Elementary education
Activity preparation
Co-teaching and Co-planning
Assignment grading
Attention to detail
Reliability
Certification
educational aide I
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Student Teacher
Alief Independent School District
08.2025 - 05.2026Read More
Student Teacher
Alief Independent School District
08.2024 - 05.2025Read More
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High School Diploma
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