Christine Berglind
Chicago,IL
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Summary
Experienced elementary school teacher with a strong record of customized teaching strategies, student progress assessment, and collaboration with special education teams. Skilled in mentoring student teachers and colleagues, supporting IEP and 504 accommodations, and creating engaging, standards-aligned learning experiences. Focused on strengthening achievement through data-driven instruction and consistent classroom routines.
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Chicago Public Schools, Mt. Greenwood and Lee Elementary Schools
Chicago, IL
09.2002 - 06.2026
- Developed standards-aligned lesson plans supporting differentiated instruction across core elementary subjects.
- Managed classroom routines using positive behavior supports to maintain focused, respectful a focused, respectful learning environment.
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative data to adjust instruction and interventions.
- Collaborated with special education staff to implement IEP and 504 accommodations consistently.
- Mentored colleagues on classroom management, lesson design, and effective instructional strategies.
- Integrated literacy and math interventions to strengthen foundational skills for diverse learners.
Elementary School Teacher
St. Florain and St. Patricia Catholic Schools
Chicago, IL
09.1985 - 05.1992
- Communicated student performance and classroom updates with families through conferences and written reports.
- Organized classroom materials, assessments, and student records to support instructional accuracy and compliance.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Implement and coach a girls volleyball team for grades 5-8.
Education
English As A Second Language Endorsement - Learning Behavior Specialist
Various Certification By Different Colleges
06-2010
Bachelor of Science - Education
Aurora University
Aurora, IL09-1981
Skills
- Customized teaching strategies
- Collaborative project work
- Effective troubleshooting skills
- Classroom behavior management
- Mentor to student teachers
- Member of instructional learning teams
- Lead coordinator of talking circles and social and emotional learning
Accomplishments
- Earned "Teacher of the Month" by Chicago Bulls
- Achieved above average data through effectively helping with students before and after school.
- Collaborated with team of 3 during Leap training, in the development of SMART Goal Setting.
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Chicago Public Schools, Mt. Greenwood and Lee Elementary Schools
09.2002 - 06.2026
Elementary School Teacher
St. Florain and St. Patricia Catholic Schools
09.1985 - 05.1992
English As A Second Language Endorsement - Learning Behavior Specialist
Various Certification By Different Colleges
Bachelor of Science - Education
Aurora University