Namaste Charter School
Elizabeth Aguirre is an experienced educator with a background in teaching and behavior management. Currently serving as a substitute teacher at Namaste Charter School since February 2023, Elizabeth supports middle school students requiring additional behavior management and has conducted data collection for a Functional Behavior Assessment. Previous experience includes providing multisensory English lessons as an intern at Nemomarlin Franchise and facilitating small group lessons for diverse learners at Namaste Charter School during a prior substitute role. Elizabeth also has experience as a long-term substitute teacher in a first-grade classroom and internships in various educational settings, totaling over 800 hours. Additionally, Elizabeth worked at Barnes & Noble College as a barista, where customer service and training new employees were key responsibilities. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in the Multiple Abilities Program from The University of Alabama and ongoing pursuit of a Master's degree in Special Education at the University of Illinois Chicago, following a Bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Colorado State University.
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Namaste Charter School
Serving Kindergarten-8th grade students in Chicago since 2004, our groundbreaking educational model combines health, wellness, and academic rigor. We instill lifelong success in a peaceful environment. Located in Chicago's McKinley Park Neighborhood, on the under-resourced southwest side, Namaste serves 480 students, the majority of whom come from low-income families and lack access to high-quality educational opportunities. At Namaste, there is no tuition or selection criteria; admission is by blind lottery. Families are fully engaged in regular healthy initiatives, including nutrition workshops. • A model for schools nationwide, hosting over 250 educators annually to share best practices • One of two schools awarded the U.S. Department of Education’s Dissemination grant For more information about Namaste Charter School, please visit www.facebook.com/namastecharterschool and www.namastecharterschool.org.