Cristina Verastegui
Merrillville,Indiana
Summary
Dynamic DLI Kindergarten Teacher with expertise in classroom management, differentiated instruction, and student engagement. Committed to fostering a positive learning environment that promotes collaboration and supports diverse learning needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DLI Kindergarten Teacher
School City of Hammond
Hammond, IN
08.2020 - 06.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student learning experiences.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive and productive learning environment.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student development and address individual needs.
- Integrated technology into lessons to promote interactive learning and student engagement.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations, providing tailored feedback for improvement.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
Educator- 1st Grade
Merrillville Community School
Merrillville, IN
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered a positive learning environment through effective classroom management techniques.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance instructional strategies and share best practices.
- Assessed student progress regularly, providing targeted feedback for academic improvement.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Purdue University
Hammond, IN05-2019
Certification
English Language Learner degree- Purdue University, Lafayette, IN.
Dual language certification- Purdue University, Lafayette, IN.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
DLI Kindergarten Teacher
School City of Hammond
08.2020 - 06.2025
Educator- 1st Grade
Merrillville Community School
08.2019 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Purdue University