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David Castillo

Boulder,CO

Summary

Dynamic Special Education Teacher and Head Baseball Coach with a proven track record at Fairview High School. Expert in athletic program development and staff training, fostering student-athlete mentorship and team-building strategies. Achieved a state championship while cultivating a positive team culture and enhancing player performance through effective communication and leadership.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Fairview High School
Boulder, CO
08.2012 - Current
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
  • Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.

Head Baseball Coach

Fairview High School
Boulder, CO
08.2010 - Current
  • Organized statewide tournaments or games
  • Mentored assistant coaches, enhancing their coaching techniques and leadership skills.
  • Coordinated practice schedules ensuring effective use of facilities and resources.
  • Analyzed game strategies to optimize player positioning and in-game decision-making.
  • Fostered a positive team culture emphasizing sportsmanship, discipline, and commitment.
  • Developed and implemented training programs to enhance player skills and performance.
  • Implemented coaching workshops for 7 coaches

Special Education Teacher

St. VrainValley School District
Longmont, CO
08.2010 - 07.2012
  • Implemented behavioral interventions to promote positive classroom environments and student engagement.
  • Trained and mentored new teachers on special education best practices and compliance requirements.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).

Head Baseball Coach

John Paul II High School
Corpus Christi, TX
08.2008 - 07.2010
  • Developed a program from the ground up
  • Designed and implemented a developmentally program high school student athletes
  • Won a state championship in 2010
  • Help communicate with college coaches to help the student athletes reach the next level of sports passion while they can receive their education.

Professional Baseball Player

Oakland Athletics
Oakland, CA
06.2003 - 03.2007
  • Communication with other athletes with different personalities to keep them calm under pressure
  • Developed and motivated the team to work toward a common goal

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health Exercise Science

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK

Bachelor of Science - Educational Psychology

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Master of Arts - Special Education in Instructional Strategies

Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA

Educational Leadership Certification

Regis University
Denver, CO

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
05-2016

Special Education Teaching License

University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, CO
05-2014

Skills

  • Athletic program development
  • Budget management
  • Staff training and leadership
  • Event planning
  • Team-building strategies
  • Student athlete mentorship
  • Sports facility coordination
  • Compliance knowledge (Chssa)

Certification

  • Certified Athletic Administrator (CAA) - National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association
  • CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers - American Red Cross
  • Strength and Conditioning Certification - National Strength and Conditioning Association

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Fairview High School
08.2012 - Current

Head Baseball Coach

Fairview High School
08.2010 - Current

Special Education Teacher

St. VrainValley School District
08.2010 - 07.2012

Head Baseball Coach

John Paul II High School
08.2008 - 07.2010

Professional Baseball Player

Oakland Athletics
06.2003 - 03.2007

Bachelor of Science - Health Exercise Science

Oral Roberts University

Bachelor of Science - Educational Psychology

University of Northern Colorado

Master of Arts - Special Education in Instructional Strategies

Upper Iowa University

Educational Leadership Certification

Regis University

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

University of Phoenix

Special Education Teaching License

University of Colorado Denver