Elizabeth López
Naperville
Summary
Enthusiastic, multilingual teacher with over 20 years of knowing how to use language acquisition research to make content comprehensible regardless of the classroom setting.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Spanish Teacher
Hinckley-Big Rock High School
08.2021 - Current
- Developed students' language proficiency using comprehensible input methods and proficiency-based rubrics
- Prepared students to have an opportunity to earn the Seal of Biliteracy
- Planned extra-curricular activities and field trips to reinforce language learning outside the classroom setting
4th Grade Dual Language Teacher
Gary Elementary School
08.2018 - 01.2021
- Planned and delivered instruction in all content areas using comprehensible input methods to develop language proficiency in Spanish and English
- Shared reading and writing strategies with other team members
- Worked with gifted teachers to enrich the accelerated math students that came to me from multiple grades and classes
3rd/4th Grade Dual Language Teacher
Hanover Countryside Elementary School
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Planned and delivered lessons covering both 3rd and 4th grade content using comprehensible input to develop language proficiency
- Scheduled home visits with families before the first day of school to ease the transition for students and form connections with families
- Developed a system of RTI recorded keeping specific for multilingual students
4th Grade Sheltered Teacher
Krug Elementary School
08.2010 - 06.2016
- Planned and implemented lessons in all content areas using comprehensible input methods to develop language proficiency in English
- Served as PLC Leader for 2 years
- Served as Bilingual Coordinator for 2 years
- Served as Union Representative for 2 years
- Was awarded grant money to create a bilingual math and science summer camp for incoming 4th graders
Chorus/General Music Teacher
Cowherd Middle School
08.1997 - 12.2003
- Planned and directed rehearsals that culminated in multiple concerts, competitions, and performances throughout the year
- Planned and implemented general music lessons following the Illinois Fine Arts State Standards
- Coached girls' volleyball and girls' basketball for three years each
Education
Master of Education - Elementary Education/ESL/Bilingual
University of Illinois
Chicago, IL05-2010
Bachelor of Music Education - Music Education/Area Major/Piano
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN05-1997
Skills
- Certified in Spanish, French, and English
- Play piano very well
Timeline
High School Spanish Teacher
Hinckley-Big Rock High School
08.2021 - Current
4th Grade Dual Language Teacher
Gary Elementary School
08.2018 - 01.2021
3rd/4th Grade Dual Language Teacher
Hanover Countryside Elementary School
08.2016 - 06.2018
4th Grade Sheltered Teacher
Krug Elementary School
08.2010 - 06.2016
Chorus/General Music Teacher
Cowherd Middle School
08.1997 - 12.2003
Master of Education - Elementary Education/ESL/Bilingual
University of Illinois
Bachelor of Music Education - Music Education/Area Major/Piano
Indiana University
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