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Claudia Castillo

Long Beach,CA

Summary

Qualified administrator with long history in education and dedication to school performance, teacher training and student success. Attentive to pulse of school to proactively manage negative trends and recognize success in teachers and methods. Hands-on in mentoring teachers and supporting students.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Elementary School Principal

Bellflower Unified School District
Bellflower, CA
09.2016 - 01.2022

Oversee a safe learning environment...

  • Developed and implemented school-wide policies to ensure the safety of students, staff, and faculty.
  • Created a positive learning environment by fostering relationships between teachers, parents, and students.
  • Developed positive relationships with school students, teachers and local community.
  • Supervised daily operations of the school including attendance records and disciplinary actions.
  • Maintained a safe learning environment by enforcing discipline rules and procedures.
  • Developed strategies to increase parental involvement in their children's education.
  • Addressed complaints from parents or other stakeholders regarding school matters.
  • Participated in community events that support the school's mission.
  • Implemented emergency protocols in response to natural disasters or other emergencies.
  • Encouraged and voiced positive feedback to mentor and motivate new teachers.
  • Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships.
  • Met and listened to student concerns to encourage, guide and assist, resulting in improved academics.
  • Enforced school rules for attendance, discipline and honesty.

Monitored and evaluated curriculum and effective teaching outcomes...

  • Collaborated with teachers on curriculum development and implementation.
  • Provided guidance for professional development activities for teachers.
  • Conducted regular evaluations of teacher performance to improve instruction quality.
  • Analyzed assessment data to determine areas where improvement is needed in student achievement.
  • Facilitated collaborative planning among departments within the school district.
  • Evaluated technology needs for classrooms and other areas of the building.
  • Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
  • Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.

Evaluate and manage yearly School Plan and allocated budget...

  • Monitored budgeting decisions to ensure efficient use of resources.
  • Ensured compliance with state standards and federal regulations related to education.
  • Oversaw school budgets, documented changes and tracked expenses to allocate and manage school funds.
  • Determined allocations of funds for classroom supplies and materials, authorizing purchases.
  • Collaborated with various departments to support and establish programs, lessons and student activities.
  • Evaluated student behavior issues by reviewing established discipline standards and noting trends in infractions.
  • Facilitated staff meetings to convey policy changes and hear employee input.
  • Developed and tracked benchmarks for measuring institutional success to help teachers maximize teaching potential.
  • Planned and led professional development activities for teachers, administrators and support staff.

Oversee school functions and supervision...

  • Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.
  • Monitored school administration activity and implemented policies to support student safety, inclusion and academic success.
  • Directed school human resources including hiring, training, policy enforcement and legal compliance for school employing over 60 staff members.
  • Oversaw day-to-day work of classroom teachers, administrative staff and school personnel to expertly serve students' needs and meet district and state standards.
  • Monitored and evaluated performance of school employees.

Elementary Teacher TOSA

Lynwood Unified School District
Lynwood, CA
02.2014 - 09.2016
  • Collaborated with other teachers and school staff to create lesson plans.
  • Provided feedback to teachers on their teaching strategies, methods and techniques.
  • Monitored student progress and provided guidance for improvement.
  • Conducted individual conferences with teachers to discuss performance issues and provide support.
  • Observed classrooms, identified areas of improvement, and recommended effective teaching strategies.
  • Facilitated professional development workshops for teachers on curriculum design, assessment practices and best instructional practices.
  • Collaborated with administrators to ensure alignment between school goals and teacher objectives.
  • Assisted teachers in the implementation of new educational initiatives such as technology integration or inquiry-based learning.
  • Created reports summarizing observations, feedback, recommendations and action plans related to teacher coaching sessions.
  • Advised teachers on how to effectively manage a classroom environment while promoting student engagement.
  • Encouraged collaboration among staff members through team building activities and other initiatives.
  • Mentored new teachers on effective instructional practices, behavior management techniques, lesson planning skills and other topics.
  • Lead School Site Parent meetings sharing student improvement goals and strategies.
  • Participated in district-level committees focused on improving teacher coaching services throughout the district.
  • Maintained focused, inclusive and supportive learning environments.
  • Implemented remedial programs for students requiring extra help.

Education

Administrative Credentials - Education Administration

California State University of Dominguez Hill
Carson, CA
05.2014

Masters in Public Administration - Public Sector Management And Leadership

California State University of Northridge
Northridge, CA
12.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

California State University of Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA
12.2004

Skills

  • Safety and Security Procedures
  • Academic Administration
  • Employee Performance Evaluations
  • Diverse School Community Relations
  • Staff Guidance
  • Annual Reviews
  • Ensure positive Culture and Climate
  • Lead Professional Learning Communities
  • Solution oriented
  • Collaborate with stakeholder for a common goal
  • Goal oriented, Highly efficient, and dependable

Timeline

Elementary School Principal

Bellflower Unified School District
09.2016 - 01.2022

Elementary Teacher TOSA

Lynwood Unified School District
02.2014 - 09.2016

Administrative Credentials - Education Administration

California State University of Dominguez Hill

Masters in Public Administration - Public Sector Management And Leadership

California State University of Northridge

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

California State University of Dominguez Hills
Claudia Castillo