Ana Lucia Lopez
Avondale
Summary
Highly motivated and skilled Social Worker able to graciously handle resolve challenging client issues. Driven to consistently deliver exceptional client support. Self-motivated, patient and reliable with excellent oral and communication skills. Passionate Teacher with more than two years of experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, social and learning skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Southwest Key Programs- Casa Amanecer
10.2019 - Current
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students'' learning experiences outside the traditional classroom setting.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Family Support Specialist
Southwest Human Development
01.2018 - 08.2019
- Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Referred residents and families to community resources to improve well-being and quality of life.
- Offered constructive feedback and contributed ideas at weekly staff meetings.
- Gathered and analyzed cultural, educational, social and demographic data about community to guide local program development.
- Recruited new members by networking at community events and distributing promotional materials to attendees.
- Assessed clients’ work readiness, made referrals and coached clients on job searches.
- Connected families with resources when children were identified as needing further assessment.
- Referred families to shelters, legal resources and educational programs.
- Connected families with appropriate community resources for financial, emotional, and educational assistance.
Teacher
Maricopa County Regional School District # 509
09.2017 - 11.2018
- Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities.
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
- Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health.
- Collected, analyzed and tracked data on student progress using School District software to update and enhance learning plans.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Collaborated with other faculty members to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
- Completed and filed all necessary paperwork for classroom activities, including count sheets and attendance logs.
- Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
- Promoted student engagement with positive reinforcement techniques and diverse learning strategies.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to devise and implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Prepared lesson plans according to assessment of student needs and learning ability.
- Developed students’ computer and technology skills through demonstrations and practice.
- Created and deployed assessment strategies to check student progress and identify areas in need of improvement.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Colaborated with other teachers to coordinate social activities.
- Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
Teacher
Southwest Key Programs
11.2016 - 09.2017
- Collected, analyzed and tracked data on student progress using SWK software to update and enhance learning plans.
- Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities.
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
- Collaborated with other faculty members to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Collaborated closely with peers to create cross-curricular lessons and activities to integrate learning.
- Graded assignments quickly to assess student progress.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to devise and implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Prepared lesson plans according to assessment of student needs and learning ability.
- Completed and filed all necessary paperwork for classroom activities, including attendance logs.
Youth Care Worker
Southwest Key Program
09.2015 - 11.2016
- Completed clear and concise documentation of youth behavior and actions.
- Evaluated needs of youth and outlined measures to address.
- Aided with crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and offering peer counseling.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Develop safe, respectful and positive environment to youth.
- Experience working under stress.
- Team work with supervisors and coworkers
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
Universidad Del Valle De Atemajac
Guadalajara, Jalisco1991
Skills
- Family services
- Individual and family counseling
- Microsoft Office Suite
- File management
- Conflict resolution
- Community resources
- Team leadership
- Intakes and assessments
- Refugee programs
- Fluent in Spanish and English
- Organized
- Self-starter
- Experience with foster care youth
- Team oversight
- Flexible schedule
- Decisive
- Education
- CPR certified
- Valid Arizona driver's license
Certification
Standard Adult Education
Substitute PreK-12
Additional Information
I really enjoy working with kids.
References will be furnished upon request.
Timeline
Teacher
Southwest Key Programs- Casa Amanecer
10.2019 - Current
Family Support Specialist
Southwest Human Development
01.2018 - 08.2019
Teacher
Maricopa County Regional School District # 509
09.2017 - 11.2018
Teacher
Southwest Key Programs
11.2016 - 09.2017
Youth Care Worker
Southwest Key Program
09.2015 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
Universidad Del Valle De Atemajac
Standard Adult Education
Substitute PreK-12
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