Andrew Lopez

8011 Oakdale Ave. Winnetka, CA 91306

drewlopez@rocketmail.com ~ (818) 634-3948

Objective: Become a Classroom Teacher

Dedicated, organized, and goal-driven individual with a solid commitment to the social and
academic growth and development of every student.

An accommodating and versatile individual with the talent to develop inspiring hands-on
lessons that will capture a childs imagination and breed success.
Aptitude to remain flexible, ensuring that every childs learning styles and abilities are
addressed.
Superior interpersonal and communication skills to foster meaningful relationships with
students, staff, and parents.
Devoted to continuously expand and build upon my knowledge and commitment as a successful
mentor, educator, role model, and colleague within the educational system.

Education
Bachelor of Arts; Major; Liberal Studies;
California State University, Bakersfield - Bakersfield, CA.
Deans List
Masters Degree & Teaching Credential; Major; Educational Technology
National University Woodland Hills, CA.
In Progress

Work Experience
Mt. Vernon Elementary School ~Bakersfield, CA
Mini Corps Tutor (5th Grade)

2012-2013

Instruct curriculum, designing and developing lessons to meet the academic, intellectual, and social
needs of migrant students. Assist in the instruct of ELA, Math in low- and high- level phases, Science,
Social Studies, Technology, English Language Development, Physical Education, Current Events, SelfAwareness and responsibility, and Character Education. Assess students performance through anecdotal
records, student-teacher conferencing, and data analysis.

Valley Achievement Center Bakersfield, CA

Instructional Aide

2012-2013

Empower individuals on the autism spectrum, or with other developmental disabilities, to achieve the
highest quality of life. Implement social skills designed by the classroom manager, design classroom
management techniques suited for my particular student, adapt to meet the needs of my students
abilities, manage time to run an academically successful classroom. I have spent a significant amount of
time in special education classes.

N.E.W Academy Canoga Park Elementary Canoga Park, CA

Program Worker/ Coach (4/5th Grade)

2010-2014

Tutor students in the areas of creative writing, mathematics, and reading, social studies, and science.
Instruct students to create their own learning experiences and guide their own educational journey in the
path that suits their own interests. Create an open forum where students feel comfortable to explore
their creativity to build an interest in education allowing them to succeed in their future endeavors.
Provide students with hands-on curriculum that is both fun and rigorous to keep them engaged
throughout the after-school hours.

OMelveny Elementary Sylmar, CA

Special Education Assistant (2nd-5th Grade)

2013-2014

Assist students in the areas of reading, mathematics, and writing, Provide students with hands-on
curriculum that is both fun and rigorous to keep them engaged, make appropriate modifications for their
diverse needs, one-on-one student support, continuous life skills support and guidance, tracking
progress with district approved forms.

NEW Academy Canoga Park Canoga Park, CA

Summer School Classroom Teacher (2nd Grade)

2014

Design and implement daily lessons in all subject areas, purchase and organize science experiments and
art projects, create a safe environment for all students meeting diverse needs, create classroom
management techniques to keep all students engaged, responsible, and organized, make appropriate
modifications for diverse learners, access prior learning and build upon creativity of students with each
lesson.