Christopher DiPrima

505 Bernie CT Naperville, IL 60565

(610) 704-9083 Cddiprima@yahoo.com

Education:
High School Diploma Naperville Central High School, Naperville, IL 2016
Associate's Degree, College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, Il Expected May of
2018
Bachelor's Degree in Education, Illinois State University, Expected May of
2020

Central Teaching Competencies

Am able to connect with students on a personal level, but while still

creating professional boundaries between me and them

Can create a fun, learning environment that can help students stay on task
and interested

Know how to create innovative ways to teach new subjects that still get
the lesson across to the students

Wanting to create an environment that brings the students closer together

so that team building is easier

Am able to work efficiently with groups of people and/or 1 on 1 interactions

Relevant Experience

Project C.A.R.E. assistant teacher/student observer (Winter 2017-Now)

- Contributed in helping cooperating teacher with students in a classroom
setting
- Graded papers and other assignments
- Developed relationships with students so that they were comfortable
talking to me if they needed to relay something.
 Operation Snowball Teen Leader and Director (Fall of 2014-Spring 2016)
- Facilitated a small group of other teenagers to talk about personal
issues/problems with an adult co-facilitator
- Worked with adults in a professional manner to plan a weekend retreat
- Lead a group of teen leaders to help them prepare to facilitate their own
small group for a weekend retreat
- Was able to share personal experiences to act as a role model for other
teenagers
- Was able to act as a fun, energetic individual while still being able to act
professionally and get work completed
- Directed an entire weekend retreat for other teenagers to participate in

Other Experience
Bike Mechanic at Bicycle ECT in Lisle, IL (Summer 2013-Winter 2016)
- Put together bikes and helped with customer service

Dish Washer at Colonial Cafe in Naperville, IL (Summer 2015)

- Washed dishes

Delivery Driver at House of Emperor in Naperville, IL (Fall 2016-Now)

- Provide service to the restaurant by delivering food

Affiliations
Project C.A.R.E. (2017-now)
Operation Snowball (2014-2016)