April Alicia Castro Carrillo
Flagstaff
Summary
Knowledgeable Lead Teacher with strong leadership background, excellent program management expertise and devotion to meeting learning needs of each student. Well-organized in planning lessons and activities to diversify instruction and engage students. Analytical problem-solver successful in calmly approaching classroom or student personal problems to devise appropriate interventions and resolve concerns.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2017
2017
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lead Teacher
Evergreen Academy Preschool
Flagstaff
07.2024 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans for preschool-age children.
- Collaborated with parents to support child development and learning.
- Fostered a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment.
- Worked with teachers to design interactive lessons and increase student success.
- Maintained secure and disciplined classroom to provide positive learning environment.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
The Ark Early Childhood Learning Center
Flagstaff
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Developed lesson plans tailored to toddlers' developmental needs and interests.
- Facilitated engaging learning activities to promote social and emotional skills.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss children's progress and address concerns.
- Supervised classroom environments ensuring safety and cleanliness standards.
- Lead Toddler Room Teachers to ensure a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children.
- Implemented daily routines that promote independence and self-help skills.
- Supervised indoor and outdoor playground activities ensuring safety standards were met at all times.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Introduced learning activities and imaginative play to teach children to explore.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
Waitress Trainee
Miz’zips
Flagstaff
03.2015 - 08.2021
- Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced dining environment.
- Assisted in taking orders and delivering food to customers efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness of tables and dining areas throughout shifts.
- Handled cash transactions and processed payments accurately at the register.
- Greeted customers and provided menus.
- Checked that all orders were accurate before delivering to customers.
Education
Ponderosa High School
Flagstaff, AZSome College (No Degree) - Nursing/Basic Classes
Coconino Community College
Flagstaff, AZSkills
- Individualized Instruction
- Behavior Modeling
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Small Group Instruction
- Faculty Collaboration
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Evergreen Academy Preschool
07.2024 - Current
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
The Ark Early Childhood Learning Center
08.2021 - 05.2024
Waitress Trainee
Miz’zips
03.2015 - 08.2021
Ponderosa High School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing/Basic Classes
Coconino Community College