Dayra Castro
Arlington
Summary
Dynamic educator with 9 years of experience in public education, specializing in fostering social-emotional learning and implementing evidence-based teaching strategies at Arlington ISD. Proven expertise in developing individualized behavior plans and enhancing student engagement in a Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP) setting. Experienced in crisis intervention and building strong relationships with diverse student populations, dedicated to driving academic success and personal growth as I work towards my goal of becoming a school counselor.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Arlington ISD, Turning Point Secondary
08.2020 - Current
- Fostered and maintained strong and trusting rapport with students to promote positive learning experiences.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Designed detailed learning plans for students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Implemented instructional learning activities to improve student academic, physical and social skills.
- Developed and executed tiered interventions tailored to meet diverse student needs, fostering an inclusive classroom environment that emphasizes collaboration, data-driven decision making, and personalized learning.
- Collaborated with colleagues to analyze student performance data, identify at-risk students, and design targeted support strategies, resulting in improved academic performance and social-emotional growth.
School Counselor Intern
Arlington ISD, Turning Point Secondary
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, families, faculty, and administration.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic and behavioral outcomes.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Worked with students to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
Administrative Assistant
Arlington ISD, Sam Houston High School
03.2016 - 05.2020
- Composed, typed and distributed correspondence, reports and notices.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office.
- Developed exceptional time management, relationship building, and organizational skills from working in busy school setting.
- Organized and managed school records, student documentation, and administrative communications.
- Kept in contact with parents and updated regarding child's progress and attendance.
Education
Master of Education - Counseling And Development
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX08-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish For Global Competence
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12-2019
Skills
- Social-emotional learning
- Conflict resolution
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Serving diverse communities
- Relationship building
- Social and life skills building
- Evidence-based counseling
- Crisis intervention
- Behavioral interventions
Certification
- Classroom Teacher Languages Other Than English - Spanish Grades (EC-12)
- School Counselor Grades (EC-12) - expected August 2025.
Languages
Spanish
English
Timeline
School Counselor Intern
Arlington ISD, Turning Point Secondary
09.2024 - 04.2025
Teacher
Arlington ISD, Turning Point Secondary
08.2020 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Arlington ISD, Sam Houston High School
03.2016 - 05.2020
Master of Education - Counseling And Development
Lamar University
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish For Global Competence
The University of Texas At Arlington
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