Berenice Lopez
3046 E. 87
th
St. Chicago, Illinois 60717 Phone: 773-960-0407 E-Mail: [email protected]
Objective
To obtain a position in a respectful, collaborative, and rich environment where children, teachers, parents and the
community work together with the objective of offering children the best preschool years. Furthermore, be part of an
environment where children can learn through natural self-directed discovery.
Education
Harold Washington College Chicago, IL
A.A.S Preschool Education Expected Date: December 2014
Gateways to Opportunity State of Illinois
Level 4 E.C.E Credential Expected Date: December 2014
Experience
250 hours of supervised student teaching in a NAEYC Accredited Child Care Center Chicago, IL
Chicago Commons- Paulo Freire Center
Assist lead teacher and teachers assistant
Prepare the environment for play
Manage small group projects
Academy of JPE Daycare Center Chicago, IL
Teacher Assistant 2011-Present
Promote positive interactions with children from ages 2 to 5.
Prepare the environment for play.
Be pro active and take a positive approach to children's learning
Establish and teach lessons in Spanish and English
Foster relationships with children and parents from diverse cultural backgrounds
Maintain positive relationships with staff, children, parents & caregivers
The Baby Academy Daycare center Chicago, IL
Teacher Assistant 2008-2010
Promoted positive interactions with infants and toddlers (6 weeks-15 months)
Cared effectively for the needs of children, including in health, hygiene and safety
Prepared the environment for play.
Maintained positive relationships with staff, children, parents & caregivers
Skills
Bilingual- Fluent is Spanish and English
