Claudia Steinke
Evanston
Summary
Innovative student with a passion for working closely with families and prioritizing their needs alongside evidence-based practice to work towards communication improvement. Strong and diverse experience with students of all ages from all over the world. Dedicated advocate for communication in its many forms.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Tutor
Freelance
Chicago, IL
11.2021 - Current
- Tutor for families with children aged 7-15 in Reading, Math, Spanish, Science, and Social Studies.
- Developed individualized lesson plans to address academic concerns.
- Communicated progress and future lesson plans with families.
Lead Academic Skills Center Tutor
Evanston School District 65
Evanston, IL
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Led small group lesson plans for grades 4-6 in Reading, Math, and Spanish.
- Advocated for academic and social needs of students.
- Collaborated with teachers on lesson plans.
- Collected and presented data to administrators to track academic growth.
After School Instructor
Youth Opportunity United (YOU)
Evanston, IL
10.2024 - 06.2025
- Developed 10-week curricula about special interest topics.
- Led large group lessons with students in grades 2-6.
- Led workshops on Mariachi music and playwriting.
Teacher's Assistant
Mariano Suarez Elementary School
Jumilla, Murcia, Spain
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Developed and facilitated lesson plans in English, Science, and Art for ages 3-13.
- Organized material for lessons and projects.
- Collaborated with a team of 20+ teachers during school-wide activities.
Education
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
DePaul University
Chicago, IL06-2027
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL05-2023
Skills
- Effective communicator
- Individualized instruction
- Creative therapy material creation
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Patience and flexibility
- Reliable and dependable
Certification
Supportive Communication for Adults with Aphasia (SCA) Certificate
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certificate
SALT Transcription
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
After School Instructor
Youth Opportunity United (YOU)
10.2024 - 06.2025
Lead Academic Skills Center Tutor
Evanston School District 65
08.2024 - 06.2025
Teacher's Assistant
Mariano Suarez Elementary School
10.2023 - 06.2024
Private Tutor
Freelance
11.2021 - Current
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
DePaul University
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Northwestern University