Diana Baziyants Castillo
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Motivated educator with deep passion for helping students with different abilities to reach their fullest potential. Committed to using positive reinforcement teaching techniques, creating inclusivity during given lesson plans, and encouraging students learning as well as growth in the classroom. Prioritizing on creating a culturally responsive classroom as well as a safe environment for all students.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher K-4th Grade
CCSD
11.2022 - 08.2024
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
Nanny/Homeschooling Assistant
Inspiring Families LLC
05.2020 - 11.2022
- Encouraged safe, positive behavior by redirecting children to take positive action.
- Built relationships with and encouraged social development within children by discussing school, friends and favorite activities.
- Prepared snacks and meals, scheduled and coordinated projects and reinforced appropriate discipline for children according to parents' specifications.
- Minimized TV and mobile device time by engaging children with games and physical books.
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Prepared healthy and balanced meals and snacks for children to encourage proper nutrition and health development.
- Monitored indoor and outdoor playtime by guiding activities while watching for dangers.
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods.
- Facilitated safe, caring and warm environment for children between ages of three and twelve years old to stimulate development.
- Tutored children in math, reading and writing to promote educational awareness.
- Planned excursions to enhance physical abilities and expose children to stimulating, educational activities.
- Engaged children with games and puzzles to promote mental development and enjoyment.
- Helped children complete homework and special assignments daily to support academic performance.
- Modeled appropriate social behaviors and encouraged concern for others.
- Engaged with children, providing nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth.
Tutor
Self Employed Web
05.2014 - 05.2016
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
- Supported students in development of critical thinking skills and perseverance to persist with challenging tasks.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Assisted students in developing study skills and strategies.
- Issued reports updating students, parents and teachers on student progress.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education (Special Education)
Nevada State University
Henderson, NV12-2024
Associate of General Studies - Special Education
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV12-2021
Associate in Business - Sales Management
South-Caucasian Social Institute
Russia05.2014
Skills
- First aid and CPR certified
- Behavior management techniques
- Safety awareness
- Language skills (Fluent in Armenian and Russian, Intermediate level of Spanish)
- IEP implementation
- Teaching strategies
- Multisensory learning
- Excellent classroom management
- Literacy strategies
- Social-emotional learning
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Group and individual instruction
- Evidence-based assessment
Timeline
Substitute Teacher K-4th Grade
CCSD
11.2022 - 08.2024
Nanny/Homeschooling Assistant
Inspiring Families LLC
05.2020 - 11.2022
Tutor
Self Employed Web
05.2014 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education (Special Education)
Nevada State University
Associate of General Studies - Special Education
College of Southern Nevada
Associate in Business - Sales Management
South-Caucasian Social Institute
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