Lisa Lopez
Black Hawk
Summary
Dedicated Paraeducator with 3 years of comprehensive experience offering extra level of support and guidance to students both inside and outside classroom settings. Patient and kind professional skillful in working one-on-one with students to answer questions to reinforce concepts taught in classroom.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SSN Paraeducator, Special Education
Gilpin County School RE-1
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Assisted students one-on-one and in small groups with their daily assignments.
- Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
- Supported teachers with classroom management and behavior management
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning environment.
- Monitored students during outdoors activities, and also including specials, gym and lunch.
Montessori Preschool Paraprofessional
Gilpin County School RE-1
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating genuine interest in their well-being and fostering a sense of trust and support.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Supervised class during recess and lunch times.
Preschool Paraprofessional
Gilpin County School RE-1
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Utilized positive reinforcement strategies to encourage appropriate behavior and reinforce desired outcome
- Supported children''s emotional development through compassionate listening and empathetic communication strategies.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
Kindergarten Paraprofessional
Gilpin County School RE-1
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Supported lead teacher in managing classroom activities for optimal student engagement and growth.
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Provided one-on-one instruction for struggling students, improving their overall performance in the classroom.
- Oversaw students during recess and specials to insure engagement and behavior expectations were met.
Education
Associate of Science - Environmental Management
Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO12.1995
Associate of Applied Science - Photographic Technology
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL05.1983
Skills
- Emotional Support
- Group and Individual Instruction
- CPR and First Aid
- Reading and Writing Support
- Empathy and Patience
Certification
Autism Certification Center - Online Course, General Certificate
Foundations of Evidence-based Strategies - Toddler& Preschool Age - 10.5 hrs. (2024)
Foundations of Evidence-based Strategies - School Age - 10.5 hrs. (2024)
CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training (Feb. 2024)
Timeline
SSN Paraeducator, Special Education
Gilpin County School RE-1
01.2024 - 06.2024
Montessori Preschool Paraprofessional
Gilpin County School RE-1
08.2023 - 12.2023
Preschool Paraprofessional
Gilpin County School RE-1
08.2022 - 05.2023
Kindergarten Paraprofessional
Gilpin County School RE-1
01.2022 - 06.2022
Associate of Science - Environmental Management
Front Range Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Photographic Technology
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
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