Carlos Alfredo Castro Ramírez
Elkhart,IN
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Concord Community Schools, specializing in bilingual instruction and classroom management. Proven ability to develop engaging lesson plans and foster inclusive environments. Skilled in technology integration and family engagement, advocating for student success through culturally responsive teaching and effective collaboration. Emerging Student Teacher with good multitasking skills and strong devotion to student success. Knowledgeable about diverse instructional strategies and technology integration options to enhance classroom environments. Trained in lesson planning, assessments and tutoring.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Teacher
Concord Community Schools
Elkhart, USA
01.2026 - Current
- Plan and deliver lessons.
- Support classroom management
- Reflect and seek feedback
- Goshen College
- Contact: Steve Thalheimer - sthalheimer@goshen.edu
Triple P Practitioner
Oaklawn
Elkhart, USA
06.2025 - Current
- Responsibility in supporting the Triple P facilitator and the parents during their lessons developing.
- Responsibility in assisting technical issues for them to be connected in zoom.
- Contact: Emily Herriott - Emily.herriott@oaklwan.org
Adult ELL & Child Care Teacher
Concord Community Schools
Elkhart, USA
07.2025 - 07.2025
- Taught ESL to adults using reading strategies
- Led structured activities and supervised children
Learning Lab Teacher Assistant
Boys & Girls Club
Elkhart, USA
07.2025 - 07.2025
- Supported instruction in English and Math
- Managed student behavior and learning routines
ELL Paraprofessional
Concord Community Schools
Elkhart, USA
06.2023 - 01.2025
- Support English Language Learners across content areas
- Implement reading and language interventions
- Foster inclusive classroom environments
- Contact: Jennifer Loupee - jloupee@concord.k12.in.us
Summer School Paraprofessional
Concord Community Schools
Elkhart, USA
06.2024 - 06.2024
- Led academic activities and supported behavior management
- Provided ESL reading interventions
Early Childhood Teacher
FUNDETEC
Colombia, Colombia
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Provided tutoring and developmental support
Spanish & English Teacher
Instituto Decroly
Bucaramanga, Colombia
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Taught middle and high school students
- Designed collaborative lesson plans
- Led instruction for grades 6–8
Primary School Teacher (Part-Time)
Colegio Integral Linaje Real
Colombia, Colombia
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Taught English, Spanish, Ethics, and Christian Education
- Developed academic projects
- Led parent conferences and student support
Education
Transition to Teaching Program -
Goshen College
12.2025
Bachelor of Arts - English & Spanish Education
Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia
12.2017
High School Diploma - Engineering Focus
Instituto Técnico Dámaso Zapata
12.2012
Skills
- Bilingual Instruction (Spanish/English)
- Classroom Management
- ESL Strategies
- Lesson Planning
- Family Engagement
- Cultural Responsiveness
- Technology Integration
- Student Advocacy
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- CPR Training (2024)
- CPI Training (2025)
- QPR Suicide Prevention
- Motivational Interviewing
- Triple P Level 3 Practitioner
- Nurturing Parenting Facilitator
- Educational Inclusion
- Neurolinguistic Programming
- YMCA Camp Counselor
Awards
2021 English Festival – Excellence in Virtual & On-site Instruction
Volunteer Experience
- Interpreter, Shepherd’s Cove Clothing Pantry, 2023–Present, Provide Spanish-English interpretation
- Worship Leader & Youth Mentor, Iglesia El Divino Redentor, Lead worship and student mentorship
- Mentor & Chaplain, Ministerio Compasión y Vida, 2010–2022, Leadership development and community service
Locations
- Bucaramanga, Colombia
- Elkhart, IN
Professional References
- Jennifer Loupee, jloupee@concord.k12.in.us
- Erica Supelano, institutodecroly@hotmail.com, +573006870109
- Ledys Yasmin Castro Ortega, +573144069247, linajereal.edu@gmail.com
- José Evelio Quiñonez, +13216248906, jeqgasies@hotmail.com
- Dr. Alfredo Duarte Fletcher, Dean of Education, Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia, alfredo.duartef@ucc.edu.co, +573017182924
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Student Teacher
Concord Community Schools
01.2026 - Current
Adult ELL & Child Care Teacher
Concord Community Schools
07.2025 - 07.2025
Learning Lab Teacher Assistant
Boys & Girls Club
07.2025 - 07.2025
Triple P Practitioner
Oaklawn
06.2025 - Current
Summer School Paraprofessional
Concord Community Schools
06.2024 - 06.2024
ELL Paraprofessional
Concord Community Schools
06.2023 - 01.2025
Early Childhood Teacher
FUNDETEC
01.2020 - 01.2022
Spanish & English Teacher
Instituto Decroly
08.2019 - 05.2021
Primary School Teacher (Part-Time)
Colegio Integral Linaje Real
01.2014 - 01.2017
Transition to Teaching Program -
Goshen College
Bachelor of Arts - English & Spanish Education
Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia
High School Diploma - Engineering Focus
Instituto Técnico Dámaso Zapata