Christine Hernandez Tevenal
Chicago
Summary
Early childhood education professional with strong foundation in child development, classroom management, and creative curriculum implementation. Proven ability to foster collaborative and nurturing environment, adapting to diverse student needs and objectives. Known for reliability, effective communication, and results-driven approach to teaching. Skilled in developing engaging lesson plans, promoting social skills, and ensuring safe, inclusive learning space.
Early childhood education professional with proven track record in developing and implementing enriching lesson plans. Known for fostering collaborative and supportive classroom atmosphere, adapting to dynamic educational needs.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PreK Teacher
George Washington Elementary School
Chicago, IL
09.2016 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans that fostered creativity and critical thinking among diverse learners.
- Implemented individualized learning strategies to support students' varying developmental needs.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to create a nurturing educational environment conducive to student growth.
- Led classroom management efforts, promoting positive behavior and conflict resolution among students.
First Grade/Second Grade Loop Kindergarten Preschool Teacher
Washington Elementary School
Chicago, IL
08.2016 - Current
- First Grade/Second Grade Loop Kindergarten Preschool Teacher
Kindergarten Teacher
Gallistel Language Academy
Chicago, IL
08.2004 - 08.2016
- Established comprehensive intelligence units to enhance academic growth and improve standardized assessment outcomes.
- Implement existing 504 Plans and Individual Education Plans to meet needs of all learners and maintain compliance
- Create portfolios of strengths and challenges of struggling students to submit to the pupil support team to assist in early identification of Diverse Learners
- Differentiate and use developmentally appropriate practices with an emphasis on anti-bias curriculum and multi-cultural instruction with a focus on English Language Learners to create a classroom environment that is respectful and nurturing
- Use formal and informal assessments as a means to scaffold, drive instruction, and monitor student progress
- Utilize resources such as internet, laptops, and Elmo projector to make learning more interactive and to familiarize students with technology
- Communicate with families regularly using REMIND (SMS), weekly paper newsletters, and classroom website in English and Spanish to create a partnership between home and school
- Develop and implement Learning Stations to explore, practice, and extend learning using manipulatives and hands-on activities especially for English Language Learners and Diverse Learners
- Utilize all components of Guided Reading to support and strengthen early readers
- Develop and implement art, music, and science discovery opportunities, bringing in Reading and Math, to create interdisciplinary learning
- Record lessons to monitor and reflect on teaching practices
- Preschool Teacher (third shift)
- Implemented Creative Curriculum Gold and arranged classroom environment according to Creative Curriculum and Preschool for All guidelines
- Screened incoming students with Ages and Stages Questionnaire ASQ and Early Screening Revised
- Supervised teacher, assistant and parent volunteers
- Collaborated with Preschool team on developing parent workshops, assessment schedules and screenings, field trips, and in-class experiences and screenings, field trips, and in-class experiences
- Step-up to Kindergarten Teacher
- Assessed and progress monitored students baseline and growth on letter recognition and phonemic awareness and created and implemented extension activities for Step-up To Kindergarten lessons
- Communicated with parents in English and Spanish, daily
- Supervising Teacher for Student-Teachers
- Modeled best practice, shared lesson plans, and supervised student teachers contributing to their successful completion of their service
- Communicated student-teachers’ growth, challenges and attendance with Field Professor
- Documented and met with student teachers regularly to discuss classroom management, questions, and provide encouragement
- Wrote narrative anecdotals and assessed weekly progress of student-teachers
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment promoting social and emotional growth.
- Implemented creative activities enhancing language acquisition and literacy skills.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's development and address concerns.
Education
BA - Early Childhood Education
Columbia College Chicago-Erikson Institute
Skills
- Early childhood education
- Patience and empathy
- Music and movement
- Curriculum planning
Accomplishments
- Worked one-on-one with neurodiversity student on to help them achieve social goals.
- Organized monthly mailings for child developmental newsletters.
- Coordinated the launch of a reading group in 2024.
Affiliations
I am a member of NAEYC, Latinas Unidas, and the Howard Brown Health Center, and a member of the Art Institute of Chicago.
Certification
Early childhood Type 02, ESL Certified
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
PreK Teacher
George Washington Elementary School
09.2016 - Current
First Grade/Second Grade Loop Kindergarten Preschool Teacher
Washington Elementary School
08.2016 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Gallistel Language Academy
08.2004 - 08.2016
BA - Early Childhood Education
Columbia College Chicago-Erikson Institute