Cecilia Castillo
Brownsville,TX
Summary
Motivated Teacher dedicated to children's educational needs and development. Well-versed in presenting comprehensive lesson plans and assessing and recording student progress. Focused and diligent professional with in-depth knowledge of teaching best practices and strong moral values.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Southwestkey Casa Antigua / Casa Padre
San. Benito, TX
01.2018 - Current
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Organize and prepare materials for daily instruction
- Create lesson plan and utilize SWK adopted curriculum
- Meet departmental program deadline
- Assist with development of Educational Domain Service.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques for various learning styles.
- Designed creative hands-on activities to facilitate comprehension of concepts.
Substitute Teacher
BISD
Brownsville, TX
11.2016 - 12.2017
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
- Engaged students in discussions to promote interest and drive learning.
- Utilized outlined grading procedures and assessment strategies to document and report on student growth, development and understanding.
Teacher
BISD Stell Middle School 1105 East Los Ebanos St.
Brownsville, TX
10.2013 - 10.2016
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Graded student papers and assignments to track student progression.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
Library Assistant
BISD Stell Middle School 1105 East Los Ebanos St.
Brownsville, TX
08.2003 - 10.2013
- Returned books to circulation by placing on proper shelves.
- Answered patrons' questions and assisted in finding materials requested.
- Greeted patrons upon entrance to library and offered assistance with needs or issues.
- Handled daily tasks, facility maintenance and security to support staff members.
- Prepared and maintained displays and displayed cases.
- Maintained well-rounded knowledge of automated library systems and reference data to share with patrons and visitors.
- Checked circulation desk regularly to keep appropriate numbers of books and periodicals available to patrons.
- Maintained accurate library records for inventory of periodicals and books.
- Operated networked and standalone PCs, photocopier, fax machine, and scanner.
Assistant Principal Secretary
BISD Stell Middle School 1105 East Los Ebanos St.
Brownsville, TX
08.1998 - 08.2013
- Participated in faculty meetings providing updates on departmental activities and addressing any questions raised.
- Assisted principal in preparing meeting agendas and taking minutes.
- Handled confidential material with discretion while maintaining an organized filing system.
- Organized and coordinated the principal's calendar, scheduling meetings, appointments and travel arrangements.
- Managed daily office operations such as filing paperwork, ordering supplies and distributing mail.
- Performed receptionist duties such as answering phones, providing information about school programs and services.
- Reviewed incoming documents for accuracy before submitting them to the principal's office.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology And Minor Math
University of Texas of Brownsville
Brownsville, TX05-2004
Teaching Program ACP
A Career in Teaching
McAllen, TXSkills
- Collaborative learning
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Assessment Strategies
- Feedback implementation
Affiliations
- Conferences CAMT Texas Annual Math Conference 2015
- Advance Placement Five day College Board Training in History June 2016
- Advance Placement five day College Board Training in English Language June 2014
Timeline
Teacher
Southwestkey Casa Antigua / Casa Padre
01.2018 - Current
Substitute Teacher
BISD
11.2016 - 12.2017
Teacher
BISD Stell Middle School 1105 East Los Ebanos St.
10.2013 - 10.2016
Library Assistant
BISD Stell Middle School 1105 East Los Ebanos St.
08.2003 - 10.2013
Assistant Principal Secretary
BISD Stell Middle School 1105 East Los Ebanos St.
08.1998 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology And Minor Math
University of Texas of Brownsville
Teaching Program ACP
A Career in Teaching
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