Stephanie Arostegui
Country Club Hills,IL
Summary
Excelled as a Pre-K Parent Coordinator and Substitute Teacher at Prairie Hills Elementary School District 144, enhancing family-school relationships and student performance through innovative programs, targeted interventions, and personalized teaching. Leveraged Spanish skills, effective communication, and relationship-building to develop key partnerships. Led impactful parent workshops, underscoring a commitment to educational excellence and community engagement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-K Parent Coordinator
Prairie Hills Elementary School District 144
08.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with school staff and administrators to identify areas of need and implement interventions or new programs for at-risk families.
- Served as a liaison between parents, school district, and community resource agencies to address concerns, find support, increase trust and communication, and establish relationships.
- Planned developmentally appropriate class and family field trips.
- Organized volunteer and leadership opportunities for parents.
- Assisted in recruiting, screening, and registering potential students for the district's 12 pre-k classes.
- Maintained confidential family files for up to 100 students including monthly case notes and resource referrals.
- Secured partnership agreements with over 30 local organizations and municipalities to provide families access to valuable resources addressing health, education, housing, or employment needs.
- Led workshops on topics including positive discipline, early literacy, and child advocacy that empowered parents to support their children's well-being and development.
Substitute Teacher, PreK-Eighth Grade
Prairie Hills Elementary School District 144
12.2012 - 05.2018
- Improved student comprehension and performance by implementing engaging lesson plans and tailoring teaching methods to individual learning styles.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
- Repeatedly requested as a substitute teacher for long-term assignments by teachers and principals based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Board of Governors
Chicago State University
Chicago, IL05.2001
Skills
- Spanish
- Family and child advocacy
- Relationship building
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Pre-K Parent Coordinator
Prairie Hills Elementary School District 144
08.2018 - Current
Substitute Teacher, PreK-Eighth Grade
Prairie Hills Elementary School District 144
12.2012 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Board of Governors
Chicago State University
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