Apolonia Castillo

• Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
• Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
• Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
• Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.

CPE 3: General PD, 75.5 Credit(s)
Special Education, 60 Credit(s)
CPE 1: Content, 15.5 Credit(s)
Bilingual / ESL, 15.5 Credit(s)
Texas SBEC CPE, 173.5 Credit(s)
CPE 2: Ethics & Standards, 5.25 Credit(s)
Meeting, 36 Credit(s)
GT/Pre AP/AP, 14.5 Credit(s)
11-12 ETP Eligible, 6 Credit(s)
10-11 ETP Eligible, 12 Credit(s)
09-10 ETP Eligible, 12 Credit(s)
08-09 Tech Standard , 6 Credit(s)
08-09 ETP, 12 Credit(s)
Portfolio Entries from June 2020 to May 2021
Credit Items:
CPE 3: General PD, 6 Credit(s)

Professional Development Events:
Summit K12 Training for South's Pilot Participation with NEW Reading and Writing Components program additions, August 4, 2020 [Registered]
ESL Supplemental #154 Exam Review Session Day 2 - Part 2, July 23, 2020 [Registered]
ESL Supplemental #154 Exam Review Session Day 1 - Part 1, July 21, 2020 [Registered]
Dyslexia Basics for the Secondary Teacher, July 13, 2020 [Registered]
Canvas Communication Tools Moving Forward, July 2, 2020
Canvas Overview, June 29, 2020
Creating Assignments in Canvas Type of Training: Moving Forward, June 29, 2020
Creating a Classroom Website , June 29, 2020 [Registered]
Canvas Communication Tools Type of Training: Moving Forward, June 4, 2020
Building your Canvas Course Type of Training: Moving Forward, June 2, 2020
Canvas 101 Over view, June 2, 2020
CPE 3: General PD,1 Credit(s)

• Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students
• Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
• Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration
• Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups
• Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
• Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students
• Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities
• Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth
• Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
• Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement
• Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills
• Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior
• Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs
• Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments
• Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism
• Completed intensive leadership training and provided training to colleagues on applied behavior analysis
• Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities
• Organized instruction material, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas
• Implemented and taught life skills program, enabling students to master such tasks as checkbook balancing and laundry
• Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement