Christopher House
Sonia Galvez has a diverse work experience starting in 2009. Sonia began their career as a Commercial Print Intern at NICHE INTERACTIVE GROUP. Sonia then worked as an America Reads Federal Work Study Tutor at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where they assisted adult GED students in various academic areas and managed data logistics. In 2010, they joined EdVenture Partners as a Team Coordinator/Project Manager/Intern. In 2012, they had a marketing internship at Rockit Ranch Productions. Following that, they worked at The Children's Center of Cicero-Berwyn, where they held roles such as Teacher Assistant, Infant/Toddler Specialist, and Substitute Teacher. Their most recent experience is as a Teacher Assistant at Christopher House since 2018.
Sonia Galvez's educational history begins with their completion of a General Education program at J. Sterling Morton East High School from 2001 to 2005. Sonia then pursued an Associate Degree of Liberal Studies at Morton College from 2005 to 2009. After that, they attended the University of Illinois Chicago and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from 2009 to 2012. In order to further their knowledge in the field of Education, Sonia completed an Early Childhood Aide Certificate program at Morton College in 2016. Sonia also obtained an Early Childhood Aide Career Certification from the same institution at an unspecified time.
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.