Lori Lopez Email & Phone Number

Boyle Heights, Ca

Selected to be a reader and received extensive training for UCLA’s fall 2012 Freshman Holistic Review Process. Responsible for reviewing approximately 500 freshman applications for fall 2012.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Provide college counseling services to students in various high schools in the Los Angeles area.Develop and present curriculum that includes information about the college admissions process, the four systems of higher education, FAFSA, etc.Assist students with the college application process through individual advisement and group workshops including topics such as admissions testing, application process, personal statements, AB540/Dream Act, and transitioning into college.. Assess each student’s academic progress through transcript development and analysis.Mentor and coach students to help boost their confidence and competencies, as evidence by test scores, grades, and GPA.Collaborate with afterschool site coordinators, parent coordinators, and school administrators to provide services for both students and parents. Utilize ETO database to monitor attendance and analyze data.

Provide transition counseling services to seniors which includes: informing students of college and career options after high school, advising students about college admissions and assisting with the college application process.Assess each student’s academic progress through transcript development and analysis.Provide resources on adult school education and other credit recovery programs. Prepare and present information regarding higher education and financial aid for 9th-12th grade.Collaborate with Parent Center to inform parents about post secondary educational options, their role in their child’s education, and any events related to the College Center.Organize events including college application and financial aid workshops, college information nights, field trips, and AP testing. Assisted students to prepare for and apply to various programs such as Kaiser Permanente Work Preparation Program, Posse Foundation, QuestBridge, summer internships, etc.Utilized information from CSU, UC, and Private schools to better prepare students for college success. Contacted donors and organized scholarship funds for students; assisted in the selection of scholarship recipients.Participated in Cal-SOAP Scholarship Readings.Contributed to the increase in the number of seniors applying and being accepted to four-year universities.

Participated in Student Study Teams and C.O.S.T. meetings to develop interventions for specific at-risk students.Contacted parents to schedule Parent Conferences and met with both parents and students to discuss the student’s academic progress and develop Individual Transition Plans.Conducted group counseling for English Language Learners to obtain academic success.Assisted in the coordination of “Beyond the Bell” Saturday School sessions that included distributing information about the offered courses to parents and registering students in the appropriate course(s).Translated for Spanish speaking parents and students with administrators, counselors, and teachers in all issues related to their educational program and services.Conducted home visitations with the Child Welfare and Attendance Counselor to communicate with at-risk families and students.

Under the direction of the classroom teacher, provided support and instructional assistance to small groups and individual students to in order to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers in math and science classes.Supervise students in classrooms and grade tests and homework.Provide assistance in the counseling office and during standardized testing periods.

Filled in for absent teachers in emergency and on short and medium term assignments.Completed appropriate report forms for subject teachers and academic supervisors.Created and integrated last-minute lesson plans when regular teacher did not provide any.Assisted in proctoring CAHSEE testing.Fostered safe, positive and supportive learning environment.

Initiated kindergarten class and conducted classroom instruction. Prepared daily lesson plans and administered tests. Partnered with parents in students’ success; provided feedback on students’ progress and discussed areas needing improvement and additional work. Implemented various classroom management techniques for maintaining student attention, involvement and discipline.Followed teaching programs set by regular teachers and prepared outlines when necessary.

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), School Counseling

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Ethnic Studies