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Lauren Lynn Lopez
128 W. Los Olivos St.

Santa Barbara, CA 93105
lauren2711@gmail.com
(909) 240-9014
EDUCATION____________________________________________________________________________
Aug 2014-present
University of LaVerne
Laverne, California
Multiple Subject Credential Candidate
Aug 2010 - May 2012 American University
Washington, District of Columbia
Master of Arts (MA) - International Training and Education,
Concentration in International Development
Sept 04 - June 2008 University of California Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, California
Bachelor of Arts Degree (BA) - Sociology and History
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE_____________________________________________________________
Teacher, The American School in Switzerland
Created English language learning curriculum for students aged six through ten years old
Taught students advanced English curriculum based on their oral and written language level
Evaluated and reported on the progress of each student through tri-weekly report cards
Planned and facilitated evening activities for the students who boarded overnight at the school
Demonstrated the ability to implement an instructional curriculum relevant and sensitive to students and
families from various cultural backgrounds
Lead Teacher, BrightStart Child Development Center
June-August 2012; 2013; 2014
June 2008-August 2010 & August 2012-June 2014
Designed appropriate curriculum for children aged 2-6 years old, implementing the Reggio-Emilia
philosophy through a focus on children constructing their own learning
Communicated and collaborated with parents and teachers on a daily basis about each childs
individual development and on developmental, cognitive, or emotional issues observed; conducted
parent teacher conferences twice a year to report such findings
Integrated STEM curriculum into our daily schedule through use of computer technology and media
Planned and facilitated yearly fundraising events at local festivals, raising funds for school field trips and
school based projects
Presented education development workshops to parents and colleagues throughout the year
Development Intern, GoodWeave USA, Washington, DC

Jan 2011-Dec 2011
Conducted extensive research and analysis of foundations, corporations and individuals used to match
perspective donors
Identified perspective donors by creating detailed reports of compatible foundations, corporations, and
institutional giving organizations
Provided support to the Director of Development, Executive Director, and staff as needed
Assisted in achieving 2011 fundraising goals by selling raffle tickets totaling $10,000 for the annual
raffle campaign
Provided support with donor mailings throughout the year by organizing and coordinating donor
solicitations using the donor database
Authored two international education program review articles for the GoodWeave newsletter
Provided extensive support to the development director by editing grant proposals before each was
submitted, reported on new donor prospects, and organized the compilation of foundation prospects
English Teacher, OpenMindProjects, KohKlong Primary/Secondary School, Thailand May 2009 Sept 2009
Developed kindergarten through ninth grade classroom curriculum used for English instruction
Co-trained teachers at the primary and secondary level in English language and lesson planning
through one on one instruction and classroom application
Led and instructed kindergarten through ninth grade classes on the basics of English language learning
Met with local elementary school teachers weekly to discuss the relevance of the curriculum to their
classroom and helped implement new lesson plans
Instructor, Girls Incorporated, Santa Barbara, CA
June 2007 - June 2009
Planned after-school weekly curriculum for underserved girls in kindergarten through eighth grade
Instructed and mentored groups of fourteen children in education/health topics not typically learned at
home or in school
Reported progress of each student to parents and the program director
RESEARCH PROJECTS CONDUCTED_______________________________________________________
January 2012 June 2012 Producer, From Work to School: A documentary about the importance of nonformal education for former child laborers in Nepal, Masters Degree Capstone
Project, American University (Washington, DC)
December 2011
Designed a training manual for teachers, Mobilizing Teachers to Become

Advocates and Educators Against Child Labor, American University
(Washington, DC)
December 2011
Conducted a qualitative research study, The Importance of Non-formal Education

in the Lives of Former Nepalese Child Laborers, American University
(Washington, DC)
May 2011
Conducted a qualitative field research study in Yola, Nigeria, Educational Access

for Orphans and Vulnerable Children, American University (Washington, DC)
PROFESSIONALTRAINING_________________________________________________________________
May 2009
Completed Intensive English Instruction and Cross Cultural Training
NongKhai, Thailand
Feb 2011
Grantseeking Basics for International Organizations, The Foundation Center,

Washington, DC
March 2011
Cultivating Grantmaker Relationships, The Foundation Center, Washington, DC
SYSTEMS EXPERIENCE_________________________________________________________________
Filemaker Pro, Excel, Microsoft Word, DonorSearch, Final Cut Pro X, Prezi

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Lauren Lynn Lopez

128 W. Los Olivos St.

Lead Teacher, BrightStart Child Development Center

June-August 2012; 2013; 2014

June 2008-August 2010 & August 2012-June 2014

Development Intern, GoodWeave USA, Washington, DC

Designed a training manual for teachers, Mobilizing Teachers to Become

Conducted a qualitative research study, The Importance of Non-formal Education

Conducted a qualitative field research study in Yola, Nigeria, Educational Access

Grantseeking Basics for International Organizations, The Foundation Center,

Cultivating Grantmaker Relationships, The Foundation Center, Washington, DC

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