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April Castello

Cambridge

Summary

K-3 teacher with 19 years of experience. I have taught kindergarten, second, and third grades. I have also taught reading intervention with a K-12 reading endorsement. I currently am the Dean of Students for the K-2 building. I help students manage and improve their behaviors. I am also experienced with the Mentoring/Resident Educator process. I have been a mentor for over 10 years for many teachers. I also have experience with MTSS (multi-tiered systems of support) for 3 years.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dean of Students

Cambridge City Schools
08.2024 - Current
  • Oversaw disciplinary processes with fairness and consistency while adhering to institutional policies.
  • Served as a liaison between students, parents, faculty, and administration to facilitate communication and resolve conflicts.
  • Promoted a positive campus culture by fostering collaboration among faculty, staff, and students.
  • Provided leadership in crisis management situations, ensuring the safety and well-being of all community members.
  • Oversaw attendance processes with Juvenile Court and the attendance officers.
  • Developed strategies to improve student behavior school-wide and help teachers better manage classroom environments.

Educator, K-3

Cambridge City Schools
08.2007 - 05.2024
  • Provided individualized support to students with diverse learning needs, implementing tailored strategies that led to notable improvements in academic performance.
  • Mentored new educators, sharing best practices and fostering a supportive community that elevated teaching standards across the school.
  • Fostered a culture of teamwork among staff, leading cross-departmental projects that enhanced school-wide communication and efficiency.
  • Cultivated a nurturing classroom environment, employing differentiated instruction techniques to cater to diverse learning styles and needs.
  • Implemented data-driven strategies to boost student achievement, resulting in marked improvements in standardised test scores and overall academic performance.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Human and Consumer Sciences, Early Childhood Education (prek-3)

Ohio University-Eastern Campus
St. Clairsville, Ohio
05.2004

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Student Advocacy
  • Data Analysis
  • Crisis management
  • Behavioral management
  • Multi-tiered support systems

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of 6 in the development of the schools PAX sustainability team.
  • Collaborated with the administration to update and implement the school safety plan.

Certification


  • PAX Hero Training (tier 2 & 3)- September 2025
  • PAX Partner Training- August 2025
  • Science of Reading, Pathway F Administrator Course- January 2025
  • Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports- September 2023
  • Intro to Dyslexia, K-3- May 2023
  • Reading Endorsement Licensure- 2008


Professional Affiliations

Cambridge Education Association, member since 2007-present

Ohio Education Association, member since 2007-present

National Education Association, member since 2007-present

Timeline

Dean of Students

Cambridge City Schools
08.2024 - Current

Educator, K-3

Cambridge City Schools
08.2007 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Human and Consumer Sciences, Early Childhood Education (prek-3)

Ohio University-Eastern Campus

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