Deana Garza Kastel
Kenndale,TX
Summary
Versatile educator and former law enforcement professional, proficient in crafting data-driven, TEKS-aligned lessons that foster student success. Bilingual skills enhance communication and engagement, while a background in maintaining order and safety informs effective classroom management strategies.
Overview
1
1
Certification
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten, 1st grade and second grade Teacher
Arlington ISD
08.2012 - 08.2026
- Designed engaging lessons aligned with TEKS standards to enhance student understanding
- Led guided reading sessions in learning centers to foster literacy development
- Utilized student data analysis to tailor instruction for differentiated learning
Military Police
USA ARMY
Tacoma, Washington
06.1994 - 05.1997
- Monitored inmate activities to maintain order and security within facilities.
- Conducted regular inspections of cells and common areas for contraband.
- Responded to emergency situations, ensuring safety of staff and inmates.
- Enforced facility rules and regulations consistently among the inmate population.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Implemented prison regulations to ensure safety and order within the facility. and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Completed detailed reports on incidents, behaviors, and daily activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05-2007
Skills
- Customer Engagement
- Data
- Management
- Team collaboration
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Reliability and punctuality
- Honest and dependable
- Telephone communication
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Cash management
- Inventory management
Certification
- EC–4 Generalist
- Bilingual EC–4
Timeline
Kindergarten, 1st grade and second grade Teacher
Arlington ISD
08.2012 - 08.2026
Military Police
USA ARMY
06.1994 - 05.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Education
The University of Texas At Arlington