Heidi Castro
Castroville,CA
Summary
Versatile and dedicated Special Educator with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
10th-12th Grade SPED ELA Teacher
Henderson Inclusion School
08.2017 - 09.2022
- Co-teaching with general teacher in the same classroom supporting 20-26 students
- Balancing whole group, small group, and individual instruction to accommodate different academic levels and learning styles
- Developing progress reports, student reviews and reassessments in compliance with state programs and school policy
- Analyzing assessment data down to individual student level to accurately group students based on needs
AmeriCorps Member
Teach For America
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Selected from a competitive group to join a national teaching program of recent college graduates and professionals who commit two years to teach in urban and rural public schools
- Participated in a rigorous summer training program to develop teacher skills and knowledge needed to lead students to academic success
- Engaged in a full schedule of professional development activities, including seminars in instructional planning, classroom management, and cultural awareness 3rd
3rd Grade Caminos Teacher
Kelly Elementary
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Instructed two groups of 26 students in a dual language program
- Created and translated classroom sheets, vocabulary words, power points and weekly lessons in Spanish
- Facilitated small groups of reading, writing, and math to maximize students abilities
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
5th Grade Summer School Teacher
Guilmette Middle
07.2016 - 07.2016
- Created daily math lesson plans connected to the standards to improve students’ math knowledge
- Assessed 6 students weekly to collect data for growth and areas of improvement
- Collaborated with 10 other teachers to plan strategic lessons and to provide constructive feedback
Kindergarten Paraprofessional
Dever Elementary
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Provided direct instruction for 20 students as planned by the classroom teacher
- Worked one-on-one with students to provide socio-emotional learning and behavior managements
- Supported classroom expectations by following structured behavior system
AmeriCorps Member
City Year
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Provided individualized support to 20 students with Early Warning Indicators of dropping out (EWI: Attendance, Behavior, and Course Performance)
- Supported 7th and 8th grade instruction in the Sheltered English Instruction program
- Provided creative bilingual activities to further students’ understanding of grammar
- Participated in 250 hours of professional development in academic intervention and behavior management
- Provided instruction and overseeing 10-15 volunteers during physical community service projects
Education
Ed. M - Curriculum And Teaching
Boston University – School of Education
Boston, MA09.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Collaborate Health And Human Services: Social Work
California State University Monterey Bay
Monterey, CA05.2014
Skills
- Computer Proficiencies: Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, Power Point, and Photoshop in PC and Mac
- Management: Punctual, adaptable to different environments and diverse people, and culture competent
- Dedicated and Self-Motivated
- Creating and maintaining a positive classroom environment
- Team Collaboration
- Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
- Student Assessments
- Monitoring Student Progress
- Working with autistic children, physical and mental disabilities, and speech and hearing impairments
Certification
Elementary, 1-6: Provisional
Issued: April 26 2019
Moderate Disabilities, 5-12: Initial
Issued: April 26 2019
Sheltered English Immersion: Endorsed
Issued: August 30, 2016
Timeline
10th-12th Grade SPED ELA Teacher
Henderson Inclusion School
08.2017 - 09.2022
3rd Grade Caminos Teacher
Kelly Elementary
08.2016 - 06.2017
5th Grade Summer School Teacher
Guilmette Middle
07.2016 - 07.2016
AmeriCorps Member
Teach For America
06.2016 - 06.2018
Kindergarten Paraprofessional
Dever Elementary
08.2015 - 06.2016
AmeriCorps Member
City Year
08.2014 - 06.2015
Ed. M - Curriculum And Teaching
Boston University – School of Education
Bachelor of Arts - Collaborate Health And Human Services: Social Work
California State University Monterey Bay
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