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Nicolette Lopez

Shreveport

Summary

Dynamic Early Childhood Education Lead Teacher with a proven track record at The Gardner School, excelling in lesson planning and classroom management. Skilled in fostering parent-teacher communication and implementing differentiated instruction, enhancing student engagement and success. Committed to developing social-emotional skills and promoting teamwork through innovative learning experiences.


Experienced with team leadership, strategic planning, and operational management. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to drive project success. Track record of fostering productive work environments and achieving set goals.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Early Childhood Education Lead Teacher

The Gardner School
10.2024 - 05.2026
  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
  • Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Designed and executed project-based learning experiences, promoting teamwork, problem-solving skills, and real-world connections for students.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.

Early Childhood Educator Assistant

The Gardner School
09.2023 - 10.2024
  • Supported early language development through storytelling, reading books, and engaging children in interactive conversations.
  • Managed daily routines efficiently, ensuring smooth transitions between different activities throughout the day without any loss of instructional time.

Private Nanny

Private Care
2015 - 2018
  • Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
  • Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.

Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom

Bright Horizons Children's Center
2011 - 2015
  • Encouraged independent problem-solving skills through inquiry-based learning opportunities.
  • Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse student needs and learning styles.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior, leading to increased focus during instructional time.
  • Developed social-emotional skills in students by modeling empathy, self-regulation, and communication techniques in the classroom setting.

Senior Assistant Manager

Cinemark Theaters
2010 - 2015
  • Led a team of junior assistants, ensuring efficient task completion and professional development.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations while optimizing resources for maximum output.
  • Mentored junior staff members to enhance their skills, promoting growth within the company.
  • Facilitated seamless employee training programs that resulted in higher retention rates and increased job satisfaction among new hires.
  • Interviewed, hired, and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
  • Developed and implemented strategies for continuous improvement, resulting in increased operational effectiveness.
  • Conducted weekly staff meetings to motivate staff members, address concerns, and questions, plan improvements and evaluate progress toward goals.

Supervisor

Santikos Theatres
2005 - 2009
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
  • Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
  • Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.

Box Office Cashier

Santikos Theatres
2004 - 2005
  • Contributed to increased revenue by upselling promotional deals and special event packages.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently processing ticket transactions and promptly addressing inquiries.

Education

Pharmacy

Kaplan College
San Antonio, TX
01-2016

High School Diploma -

Winston Churchill High School
San Antonio, TX
01-2006

Skills

  • Childcare needs
  • Lesson planning
  • Activity planning
  • Classroom management
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Safety awareness
  • Student evaluations
  • Learning strategies
  • Department leadership
  • Time management

Certification

Child Development associate in infants and toddlers with college credits & a professional portfolio.

Timeline

Early Childhood Education Lead Teacher

The Gardner School
10.2024 - 05.2026

Early Childhood Educator Assistant

The Gardner School
09.2023 - 10.2024

Private Nanny

Private Care
2015 - 2018

Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom

Bright Horizons Children's Center
2011 - 2015

Senior Assistant Manager

Cinemark Theaters
2010 - 2015

Supervisor

Santikos Theatres
2005 - 2009

Box Office Cashier

Santikos Theatres
2004 - 2005

Pharmacy

Kaplan College

High School Diploma -

Winston Churchill High School

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