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Ana Maria Castaneda, B.A., M.A.
West New York,NJ
Summary
Industrious educator with solid history of successfully stepping into diverse classroom environments and supporting students with solid lectures, discussions and activities. Implement intervention strategies and discipline management techniques to enhance student success. Trained in attendance, assessment and grading requirements.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Immaculate Conception School (Partnership Schools)
09.2022 - Current
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Organized and chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
Teacher
Archdiocese of Newark and New York
09.1989 - 06.2021
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Organized and chaperoned educational field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Taught students from various cultural backgrounds (Chinese, Filipino, Italian, Cuban, Hispanic, Black, Caucasian)
Elementary School Principal
Archdiocese of Newark Catholic Schools
07.2001 - 09.2020
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
- Supervised afterschool program to promote student growth and maintain safety for all attendees.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
- Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
- Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures, and cost-saving initiatives.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Counseled students about rules and policies during school assemblies.
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
- Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
- Coordinated retrieval and distribution of student records from other schools and institutions.
- Proven record of developing and implementing school policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Established collaboration with the Department of Continuing Education at Bank Street College in New York City to provide teacher professional development in Mathematics and Science.
- Stewardship and support the development of leadership in students through Student Council and the National Junior Honor Society.
- Provided a very vibrant and deeply enriching student life through wide array of curricular and extra- curricular activities.
- Headed the Science and Human Resources Committees for Middle States Accreditation at Our Lady of Libera School, West New York, NJ, USA.
- Served as an evaluator in a Middle States Association Visiting Team to Mother Providence Regional Catholic School, Wallington, PA, USA.
- Spearheaded Middle States Self-Study of the Academy at Saint Mary, Rutherford, NJ, USA.
College Instructor and Counselor
Ateneo De Manila University
10.1984 - 03.1989
- Wrote reading lists to optimize student experience and enhance understandings of Introduction to Psychology.
- Worked one-on-one with struggling students to optimize classrooms for Psychology students.
- Administered exams and assignments to monitor student understanding and progress, implementing systems to fix blocks in comprehension or learning.
- Taught Introduction to Psychology and Group Dynamics to students taking different College majors.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Graded tests and assignments and uploaded to school database.
- Instructed and evaluated students in classroom in alignment with college mission by incorporating innovative teaching and learning strategies.
- Established and maintained inclusive, collegial and collaborative culture within classroom.
- Identified research opportunities for students, assisting with gathering data and drawing conclusions for projects.
- Provided students with constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Designed and implemented a Coping Module for Freshman College Students.
Education
Education
Columbia University (Continuing Education)
New York, NY07-2009
Education
Bank Street College (Continuing Education)
New York, NY04-2009
Education
Fordham University (Continuing Education)
New York, NY06-1991
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Ateneo De Manila University (Jesuit University)
Manila, Philippines10-1987
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Ateneo De Manila University (Jesuit University)
Manila, Philippines03-1981
Skills
- Parent and teacher conferences
- Excellent classroom management
- Group instruction
- Student rapport
- Learning assessments
- Curriculum implementation
- FLUENT IN English and Tagalog
- Data analysis
- Team building
- Learning strategies
- Small group instruction
- Motivating students
- Student records management
- Record keeping
- Parent-teacher conference coordination
- Classroom instruction
- Student needs assessment
- Standardized testing
- Effective listening
- Creative lesson planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Testing and grading
- Classroom management
- Parent and student communication
- Performance assessments
- Faculty collaboration
- Quizzes, tests, and exams
- Lesson planning
- SMART board aptitude
- Student engagement
- Instructional best practices
- Positive role model and mentor
- Behavior management
Accomplishments
- Service Recognition, 25 years, Archdiocese of Newark, October 27, 2017.
- Sister Cecil Begin Service Memorial Award, given by The Knights of Columbus Carmel Council, Leonia, NJ, March 17, 2013.
- NCEA Commendation, Outstanding Catholic School Principal, given by Our Lady of Libera School, February 3 2006.
Certification
- Permanent License: Registered Business School Teacher License, New York, #41411155.
- Religion Teacher Full Certification, Archdiocese of Newark, 2001.
- New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility, K-8, Elementary School Teacher, #00334374
Citizenship
United States of America
Interests
Timeline
Teacher
Immaculate Conception School (Partnership Schools)
09.2022 - Current
Elementary School Principal
Archdiocese of Newark Catholic Schools
07.2001 - 09.2020
Teacher
Archdiocese of Newark and New York
09.1989 - 06.2021
College Instructor and Counselor
Ateneo De Manila University
10.1984 - 03.1989
- Permanent License: Registered Business School Teacher License, New York, #41411155.
- Religion Teacher Full Certification, Archdiocese of Newark, 2001.
- New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility, K-8, Elementary School Teacher, #00334374
Education
Columbia University (Continuing Education)
Education
Bank Street College (Continuing Education)
Education
Fordham University (Continuing Education)
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Ateneo De Manila University (Jesuit University)
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Ateneo De Manila University (Jesuit University)
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