Erin Castillo
Los Lunas,NM
Summary
Professional educator prepared for this role with strong classroom management, curriculum development, and student engagement skills. Known for fostering collaborative environment and achieving educational outcomes. Adaptable and reliable, ready to meet changing needs and ensure student success. Strong in communication, problem-solving, and fostering positive learning atmosphere.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Belen Consolidated Schools
08.2007 - 10.2024
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on best practices.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, enhancing students'' understanding of various subjects.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction techniques customized for diverse learning needs.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Promoted a growth mindset in the classroom by encouraging students to set goals, embrace challenges, and persevere through obstacles.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as field trips and special events, enriching the educational experience for all students involved.
- Participated in after-school tutoring programs, offering individualized support for students struggling academically.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Organized school-wide events that emphasized cultural diversity and inclusion, enriching school community.
- Engaged in professional development workshops, staying abreast of educational trends and best practices.
- Fostered love of reading in students by curating classroom library with wide range of genres and levels.
- Encouraged student leadership by establishing roles and responsibilities within classroom.
- Cultivated positive classroom atmosphere, implementing behavior management techniques.
- Coordinated with special education team to develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with special needs.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Designed and implemented reward system to recognize academic effort and achievements, promoting motivational learning environment.
- Boosted reading proficiency with targeted phonics instruction.
- Managed classroom resources efficiently to ensure conducive learning environment, optimizing use of educational materials and space.
- Utilized data-driven instruction techniques to analyze student performance trends and adjust teaching methods accordingly for optimal results.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
The University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM12-2006
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative teamwork
- Problem-solving skills
- Classroom management
- Organizational skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Group and individual instruction
- Technology integration
- Student assessment
- Standardized tests
- Student records management
- Student testing
- Special education
- Mathematics instruction
- Science instruction
- Social studies instruction
- Student engagement
- Student evaluation
- Literacy instruction
- Behavioral management
- Class management
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 4 in the development of Proficiency Scales
- Earned "Teacher of the Year Award" on two separate occasions
- Achieved family and community involvement goals by effectively helping with several extracurricular activities such as but not limited to Science Night , Fall Festival, Winter Wonderland and Book Fair.
Committees
- Book Fair
- Winter Wonderland
- Fall Festival
- Student Council
- Science Night
- Jingle Grams
- Field Day
- Third and fourth grade PLC's
- School Culture
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Belen Consolidated Schools
08.2007 - 10.2024
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
The University of New Mexico
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