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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director of Early Childhood Intervention Programs for Students with Autism at Nova Southeastern University

  • Education

    • Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro / UFRJ

      -
      Bachelor's degree Communication and Media Studies

    • University of Miami

      2004 - 2006
      Master's degree Special Education and Teaching

    • Florida International University

      2011 - 2018
      Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) Special Education and Teaching

  • Experience

    • Pan American World Airways

      Jan 1989 - Jan 1991
      Customer Service

      Check in passengers. Dispatch flights.

    • American Airlines

      Jan 1991 - Jan 1996
      Customer Service / Operations / Reservations Agent

      Check in passengers. Dispatch flights. Create and alter travel reservations.

    • United Airlines

      Jan 1997 - Jan 2005
      Flight Attendant / Interpreter

      Care for the safety and well-being of passengers. Translate from English into Portuguese and Spanish and vice-versa

    • Miami-Dade County Public Schools

      Jan 2005 - Jan 2012

      Create and implement professional development activities at low-performing schools. Present educational best practices at national conferences. Mentor candidates through the process of National Board Certification Provide educational and socio-emotional services to preschoolers with and without autism and their families.

      • Project Rewards and Incentives for School Educators ( Project RISE) Teacher Leader

        Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

      • Prekindergarten Special Education Teacher

        Jan 2005 - Jan 2012

    • The Florida Department of Education

      Jan 2012 - Jul 2013
      Christa McAuliffe Ambassador for Education

      Promote the importance of quality education and teaching. Work with and represent the Department of Education, as needed. Represent Florida teachers at business, trade, education, and other conferences and meetings. Serve as an advocate and goodwill ambassador for education. (Florida Statutes 1012.77 - Christa McAuliffe Ambassador for Education Program)

    • Miami-Dade County Public Schools

      Aug 2013 - Oct 2016

      Supervise all aspects concerning the Prekindergarten Program for Students with Disabilities for the fourth largest school district in the United States (50 direct reports, including Staffing and Program Specialists, Teachers, and Social Workers). Supervise the Alternative Professional Preparation Program, the implementation of Professional Learning Communities, and the development and implementation of professional development for teachers and administrators in the fourth largest school district in the United States.

      • Prekindergarten Program for Children with Disabilities Senior Program Administrator

        Jul 2014 - Oct 2016

      • Instructional Supervisor for Teacher Incentive/Retention

        Aug 2013 - Jun 2014

    • Broward County Public Schools

      Dec 2016 - Apr 2019
      Preschool Special Education Curriculum Supervisor

      Supervise all aspects concerning the Prekindergarten Program for Students with Disabilities for the sixth largest school district in the United States (25 direct reports, including Staffing and Program Specialists and Community Liaisons).

    • Nova Southeastern University Abraham S. Fischler College of Education

      Apr 2019 - now
      Director of the Baudhuin Preschool and Starting Right Programs for Children with Autism

      Supervise all aspects concerning the Baudhuin Preschool and Starting Right programs (155 students with autism eligible for intensive special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act / 90 direct reports, including SLPs, OTs, BCBAs, RBTs, Autism Specialists, Family Counselor, ESE Specialist, Teachers, and Teacher Assistants).

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Professional Educator's Certificate

      State of Florida Department of Education
      Jul 2017

    • English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) / Endorsement

      The Florida Department of Education
      Jul 2017

    • Exceptional Student Education / (Grades K - 12)

      The Florida Department of Education
      Jul 2017

    • Prekindergarten Disabilities / Endorsement

      The Florida Department of Education
      Jul 2017

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Alexandre Lopes, Ed.D.
      Governor’s Shine Award for Inspirational Teaching Governor Rick Scott and Cabinet of the State of Florida Mar 2013 "BE IT RESOLVED that the Governor and Cabinet of the State of Florida do hereby recognize Alex Lopes as Florida's 2013 Teacher of the Year and express heartfelt appreciation for the hard work and dedication Alex Lopes has provided to the students of Florida."
    • Awarded to Alexandre Lopes, Ed.D.
      2013 National Teacher of the Year Finalist Council of Chief State School Officers Jan 2013 "It is also our great pleasure to congratulate you on your selection as one of the four finalists for 2013 National Teacher of the Year. All of us associated with the National Teacher of the Year Program thank you for your continued and outstanding contribution to teaching and learning.This is the 62nd year of the National Teacher of the Year Program, the premiere teacher recognition program in the United States. Those few teachers who win their state competitions, and subsequently are… Show more "It is also our great pleasure to congratulate you on your selection as one of the four finalists for 2013 National Teacher of the Year. All of us associated with the National Teacher of the Year Program thank you for your continued and outstanding contribution to teaching and learning.This is the 62nd year of the National Teacher of the Year Program, the premiere teacher recognition program in the United States. Those few teachers who win their state competitions, and subsequently are considered by the National Teacher of the Year Selection Committee, are exemplary representatives of the hundreds of thousands of teachers who daily demonstrate their ideals and give of their knowledge and enthusiasm to their students." Show less
    • Awarded to Alexandre Lopes, Ed.D.
      Distinguished Educator Award The University of Florida Dec 2012 "The University of Florida established the Distinguished Educator Award to recognize Florida's most elite elementary and secondary school educators. Florida schools play a vital role in preparing our youth for a successful future in postsecondary education or in vocational occupations and educators like you are the essential elements of this foundation. We feel it is vital to recognize and honor you for your contributions!"
    • Awarded to Alexandre Lopes, Ed.D.
      2013 Macy’s / Florida Department of Education Teacher of the Year Florida Department of Education Jul 2012 Selected from among 185.000 teachers as the Florida State Teacher of the Year
    • Awarded to Alexandre Lopes, Ed.D.
      2013 Francisco R. Walker Miami-Dade County Teacher of the Year Miami-Dade County Public Schools Feb 2012 Selected from among 25.000 teachers as the Miami-Dade County District Teacher of the Year