Christopher House
Kimberly Lopez M.A.T has a diverse range of work experience. Kimberly recently worked as an ELL Teacher at Christopher House, where they identified ELL students, developed instructional programming, and collaborated with the ELL team. Prior to that, they were a K-8th Substitute at Archdiocese of Chicago, implementing lesson plans and maintaining a respectful classroom environment. As a Recruitment and Operations Intern at Believe Schools Indy, they assembled furniture, managed inventory, and communicated with parents in English and Spanish. Kimberly also has experience at Intrepid College Prep, where they served as the 6th Grade Level Chair, lead teacher, and assistant teacher, performing various responsibilities such as coordination, planning, and classroom management. Additionally, they have previous internship experience at FRIDA KAHLO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION, Bank of America, Mesirow Financial, and Baxter International Inc.
Kimberly Lopez M.A.T has a diverse education history. Kimberly obtained a Master's degree in Arts of Teaching from Relay Graduate School of Education from 2018 to 2020. Prior to that, in 2018, they completed a Bachelor's degree in Spanish and Philosophy at the University of Ferrara. In 2017, they also pursued a Bachelor's degree in Spanish and Philosophy at Queen's University Belfast. Kimberly's undergraduate studies began in 2014 at Hope College, where they earned a Bachelor's degree in Spanish Language and Literature, as well as Philosophy, which they completed in 2018. Additionally, they were an Alumni of Urban Alliance from 2014 to 2016. Finally, they received their High School Diploma from Noble Schools in 2014.
Christopher House
Christopher House's family of schools provides low-income children and their parents with high-quality education programs that prepare them for success in school, the workplace, and life. Christopher House’s unique, proven model of education, from birth through high school, levels the playing field for low-income children. We partner with families to provide a continuum of schools serving infant, preschool, elementary, high school, and adult students, as well as support services that create stable, self-sufficient families. Our centers are nationally renowned and have earned the highest ratings in the City of Chicago. High standards and a commitment to continuous quality improvement are the driving force behind all of our work. We group our programs into four schools: Infant and Pre-School, Elementary School, After-School, and Parent School. We focus on each child’s overall growth and development which has a positive, measurable impact on their ability to succeed. Understanding that educating the child is not enough, we also provide supportive services to the entire family that help build stability and self-sufficiency. We serve over 5,000 children and family members every year through our five sites on Chicago’s north and west sides.