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Tabitha Lopez

Tabitha Lopez

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Core Competencies

Instruction & Curriculum
  • Innovative Lesson Planning
  • Creative Lesson Plan Development
  • Child Development
  • Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
  • Curriculum Modification
Behavioral & Social-Emotional Support
  • Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
  • Behavior Modification Techniques
  • Behavior Management
  • Positive Student Engagement
  • Positive Atmosphere Promotion
  • Classroom Management
  • Behavioral Skills Development
Collaboration & Communication
  • Family Involvement
  • Parent and Student Communication
  • Parent Conferences
  • Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
  • Advocacy
  • IEP Development

Doula & Business Operations

As a Full-spectrum Doula and business owner, I balance compassionate, non-medical care with professional entrepreneurship.

Clinical & Interpersonal:
  • Active listening
  • Empathy
  • Hands-on comfort measures (rebozo, positioning),
  • Evidence-based information sharing
  • Trauma-informed care.
Business Operations:
  • Client onboarding
  • contract and financial management
  • Marketing
  • On-call logistics.

Childhood & Early Education

I possess the essential skills to foster whole-child development for learners aged 0–5.

Learning & Curriculum
  • Designing play-based activities
  • Lesson planning
  • Structuring classroom environments for independence.
Guidance & Support
  • Utilizing positive guidance for emotional regulation
  • Establishing responsive caregiving relationships
Assessment & Safety
  • Documenting developmental progress
  • Screening for delays
  • Maintaining pediatric CPR/First Aid and strict health protocols
Engagement & Ethics
  • Partnering with families to honor cultural values and adhering to NAEYC ethical guidelines

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