Becky Castillo
Fort Worth,Texas
Summary
Accomplished Bilingual Educational Diagnostician with a proven track record at Hurst Euless Bedford ISD, specializing in Specialized Education and demonstrating exceptional team collaboration. Expert in developing Individualized Education Plans and enhancing student success through comprehensive assessments. Renowned for strong communication skills and fostering inclusive learning environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bilingual Educational Diagnostician
Hurst Euless Bedford ISD
08.2014 - Current
- Applied knowledge of ethnic, linguistic, cultural and socioeconomic diversity for evaluation, planning, and instruction.
- Deployed various assessment instruments and techniques to assist in identifying students eligible for special education services.
- Offered informative workshops for educators, school leaders and faculty members.
- Assisted school personnel in identification and understanding of students with disabilities.
- Selected, administered and interpreted appropriate formal and informal assessments and evaluations.
- Selected, administered and scored psychological tests.
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Completed required documentation and reports for compliance.
- Compiled and interpreted students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to diagnose conditions and assess eligibility for special services.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Adaptable individual with exceptional interpersonal skills and talent for building relationships. Known for delivering outstanding service and enhancing client satisfaction. Focused on fostering positive interactions and creating collaborative environment.
Bilingual Educator
Hurst Euless Bedford
08.2005 - 07.2014
- Evaluated and recorded various aspects of students' progress and reported to parents.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that fulfilled requirements of district's curriculum program and showed written evidence of preparation.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order during educational sessions.
- Prepared lessons that accommodated differences in student learning styles, cultures and languages.
- Served as translator and interpreter of written and verbal communication for students, parents, program clientele and staff.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Education
Master of Education - Special Education
University of North Texas
Denton, TXBachelor of Science - Secondary Education/English/Biology
Hardin Simmons University
Abilene, TXSkills
- Specialized Education Expertise
- Transition planning
- Behavioral Assessment Expertise
- Individualized education plans
- Data Interpretation Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Dyslexia Evaluations
- Emotional Intelligence Development
- Special Education Knowledge
- Strong Communication Skills
- Cognitive and Achievement Evaluations
Accomplishments
- Developed an after school club for students with deficits in Social Communication
- Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of FACI/IR pilot program.
Certification
- Educational Diagnostician Certification – Texas State Board of Education
- Bilingual Educator Endorsement – Texas State Board of Education.
- General Education Certification-Texas State Board of Education
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Bilingual Educational Diagnostician
Hurst Euless Bedford ISD
08.2014 - Current
Bilingual Educator
Hurst Euless Bedford
08.2005 - 07.2014
- Educational Diagnostician Certification – Texas State Board of Education
- Bilingual Educator Endorsement – Texas State Board of Education.
- General Education Certification-Texas State Board of Education
Master of Education - Special Education
University of North Texas
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education/English/Biology
Hardin Simmons University
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