Veronica Lopez

Email: valopez55@gmail.com


Objective I am seeking a position in a K-8 general education classroom.

Education University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL expected May 2014
Bachelor of Arts in Urban Elementary Education, Psychology Concentration

Joliet Junior College, Joliet, IL, December 2011
Associate in Arts

Certifications Type 29 Transitional Bilingual Certificate (Expected June 2014)

Type 03 Elementary K-9 Teaching Certificate (Expected May 2014)


Teaching Calmeca Academy of Fine Arts and Dual Language, Chicago, IL, August 2013-April
2014
Experience Student Teaching Experience 3
rd
Grade Dual Language Classroom
Collaborated with cooperating teacher to create lesson plans
Implemented lessons and activities
Engaged students in lessons and experiences
Differentiated instruction for individual learners
Communicated effectively with students, parents, and faculty
Reflected daily on lessons and student learning
Participated in afterschool tutoring program with cooperating teacher
Shields Middle School, Chicago, IL, January 2013-April 2013
Spring Field Work 5
th
grade
Observe and assist in math, reading, and science lessons
Work with small groups
Created and implemented a math lesson and science lesson plan
Graded daily homework, exams, quizzes, and classwork
Provided tutoring before school for struggling students
Spencer Elementary Technology Academy, Chicago, IL, September 2012-November
2012
Fall Field Work- 3
rd
grade general education classroom
Observed and assisted during lessons
Created and implemented a literacy lesson plan
Interacted with students during work times and offered individual support


Additional
Experience Pre-Service Field Work, Casa Juan Diego, Chicago, IL, February 2012-May 2012
Tutoring, Ruben Salazar Bilingual Center, Chicago, IL, October 2011-December 2011
Sunday School Teacher, Faith and Power Ministries, Joliet, IL, January 2010-August 2011


Computer
Skills Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint, Weebly, SmartBoard