1. Maria E. Lopez
2 Park Square Apt. 2417 • Rahway, NJ • 07065
CELL (724) 816-1448 • E-MAIL MariaLutzLopez@gmail.com
EDUCATION B.S., Kindergarten and Elementary Education
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA; Major GPA: 3.9
Denison University, Granville, OH
Freeport Area Senior High School, Freeport, PA
CERTIFICATIONS Pennsylvania: Elementary Education K-6, Mid-Level English 7-9, Citizenship 7-12
New Jersey: Elementary School Teacher K-5, Literacy/Language Arts Specialization 5-8
EXPERIENCE Philip’s Academy Charter School
First Grade Lead Teacher (April 2012-Present) Newark, NJ
 Promoted to Lead Teacher and mentor to Teacher Associate August 2013
 Collaborated with K-1 teaching team to align Kindergarten and First Grade curriculums,
benchmark assessments, and report card skill grades with Common Core State Standards
 Piloted Fusion Science Curriculum merged with ECO-Spaces Curriculum of teacher-written
lessons to include health, nutrition, and gardening on rooftop garden and teaching kitchen
 Cultivates strong classroom management, student engagement, and positive classroom
culture through Whole Brain Teaching, Responsive Classroom, and Character Education
 Teaches balanced literacy through Teacher’s College Reading/Writing Workshop Model
 Differentiates literacy instruction: Guided Reading (Fountas and Pinnell) and Words Their Way
Spelling Curriculum
 Creates dynamic, engaging math lessons within Singapore Math in Focus Curriculum
 Collects and analyzes student data to differentiate lessons using data-driven instruction
 Integrates technology daily to promote 21st
Century Learning Skills (SMART board, SMART
table, iPads, document camera, clamshell laptops, and digital camera)
Kindergarten Teacher Associate (August 2011 – April 2012) Newark, NJ
 Co-taught class of 20 Kindergarten students with an experienced mentor teacher
 Facilitated transition from Everyday Math Curriculum to Singapore Math In Focus

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Horizons at Philip’s Academy Charter School
Summer Program Lead Teacher (August 2011 – April 2012) Newark, NJ
 Taught students from underprivileged schools and homes
 Differentiated instruction for many diverse social, emotional, and academic needs
 Provided open parent-teacher communication through weekly newsletters
Allegheny Valley School District, Leechburg Area School District, Freeport Area School
District, South Butler School District, North Hills School District, Riverview School
District, Apollo-Ridge School District, Butler Area School District
Substitute Teacher (May 2009-June 2011) Pittsburgh, PA
The Vale School
Year 1 (Kindergarten) Student Teacher (January 2009-April 2009) Essex, England, UK
Our Lady of Victory Catholic School
Fourth Grade Student Teacher (September 2008-December 2008) State College, PA
EXTRA- Philip’s Academy Charter School Testing Committee Member (2012-Present)
CURRICULAR  MAP Assessment, PARCC, NJASK
Philip’s Academy Charter School Technology Team Member (2011-Present)
 June 2012- Attended National ISTE Conference
After School Activity Teacher (2012-Present)
 Radical Readers Teacher and Biddy Soccer Coach
First Grade After Care Teacher (2011-2013)