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Portrait of Richie Lopez

Honor Society® member

Richie Lopez

substitute teacher at Vineland Public Schools

  • exercise science
  • Class of 2027
  • vineland, NJ

Member since April 2025

About

Experienced Substitute Teacher and Teacher of Phyical education with a strong background in classroom
management. lesson planning. and discipline. Dedicated Substitute Teacher capable of overseeing classes for
extended periods of time to cover for medical or personal absences. Adaptable and focused [Substitute teacher]
with a track record of organizing classrooms. maintaining records, and providing both group and individualized
instruction. Exceptional at creating effective lesson plans. maintaining positive parent n:relationships. and
instructing students with varying levels of learning disabilities. Dedicated team player with a friendly
demeanor. Motivates students by providing positive enforcement and reinforcement of concepts Through
interactive classroom instruction and observation. Dedicated to helping students achieve their goals.
Correctional Officer offers [6 years and 6 months]- of history in corrections with superior record of defusing
high-pressure situations with sound judgment and successful conflict resolution skills. Monitors and manages
inmate behavior with focus maintaining order and proactively addressing potential conflicts. Committed
Correctional Officer skilled in maintaining order by enforcing rules and regulations in prison and jail settings.
Handles difficult inmates and high-pressure situations with sound judgment and reasoned thinking
demonstrated over [6 years and 6 month]- with industry history. Correctional Officer with history of exercising
sound judgement and reasoned thinking during crisis events. Develops strong rapport with prisoners and
colleagues. Excellent command of detention center safety, security and emergency management protocols.
Committed Correctional Officer wilh passion for criminal justice. Experienced in maximum and medium
security locations. Extensively Trained in suicide prevention and defensive tactical techniques. Hardworking
Senior Correctional Police Officer skilled in managing correctional functions and monitoring inmate behavior.
Employs sound judgment and verbal de-escalation tactics to maintain order and prohibit dangerous situations.
Skillfully detected contraband during cell searches. Thorough team contributor with strong organizational
capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects a1 once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at
prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.

Education

  • rowan university

    health sciences/exercise science

    2018 – 2022

Honors and awards

  • national honors society

    Certificate of completion

Goals and interests

Career goal

Teach of health and physical education and possibly joining Army active duty

Graduate school interests

National Studies: Nation security, Cyber security/Assurance/ Corporate Security

Outside the classroom

Weightlifting, hiking, walking through mountains or woods. Spending time with family

Experience

  • substitute teacher

    Vineland Public Schools

    Feb 2025 – Apr 2025

  • Teacher of health and physical education

    Strang School Ranch Hope

    Nov 2024 – Feb 2025

  • Correctional officer

    South Woods State Prison

    Mar 2018 – Jul 2024

Volunteering

  • BTS (beneath the skin) Mentor

    Heart Support BTS Mentorship Program

    Jun 2025 – Mar 2026

Languages

  • Spanish Fluent

Additional information