Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Certification
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INDIA CASTILLO

Bronx,NY

Summary

Knowledgeable Paraprofessional excited to help students of different skill levels excel. Thrilled to assist teachers with needs to facilitate best possible educational environment. Ready to help students grow and learn through any type of support.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paraprofessional

NYC DOE
Bronx, NY
01.2022 - Current
  • Demonstrated patience, compassion, and empathy in various situations
  • Developed positive relationships with students through encouragement, guidance, and reinforcement of appropriate behaviors
  • Assisted students with general homework and class assignments
  • Provided classroom support to teachers, including organizing materials, grading papers, and preparing instructional activities
  • Tutored students individually or in small groups by reinforcing material already taught by the teacher
  • Engaged in meaningful conversations with parents regarding their child's educational plan and progress toward established goals

After-School Counselor

The Riverdale YM-YWHA
Bronx, NY
09.2022 - 09.2024
  • Oversaw children in extracurricular activities, confirming student safety and comfort.
  • Kept records of attendance, accident reports, and sign-out forms for record-keeping.
  • Developed positive relationships by greeting guardians upon arrival and talking to parents about student activities.
  • Identified potential problems among students before they escalate into major issues.
  • Maintained a safe play environment by carefully monitoring children.
  • Helped children with homework and school work.

Camp Counselor

Camp Twelve Trails
Orangeburg, NY
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Encouraged camper participation in recreational activities through enthusiastic leadership style.
  • Established and built relationships with campers to ease fears in new environment.
  • Monitored swimming areas to ensure that safety protocols were being followed by all swimmers.
  • Coordinated with other counselors and staff to adapt programs to weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances.
  • Ensured that all rules were followed at the camp grounds.
  • Maintained accurate records of attendance, behavior, and medical information for each camper.

Barista

Starbucks
Pace, FL
02.2021 - 06.2021
  • Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, and teas
  • Warmed and served baked goods and pastry items to customers
  • Built strong relationships with regulars and new customers by providing friendly, personalized service
  • Operated cash registers and handled cash and card transactions
  • Showed aptitude in multitasking multiple orders at once while maintaining accuracy in product quality
  • Exhibited excellent communication skills while interacting with customers and coworkers in a professional manner

Crew Team Member

AMC Theaters
Danbury, CT
11.2019 - 08.2020
  • Operated cash register accurately and efficiently.
  • Provided excellent customer service at all times.
  • Performed store opening and closing procedures as directed by management team.
  • Collaborated with other crew members to complete tasks quickly and efficiently.
  • Cleaned work areas regularly throughout shift.
  • Performed light custodial duties such as sweeping floors, emptying garbage cans, cleaning restrooms..

Education

High School Diploma -

Danbury High School
Danbury, CT
06.2021

Skills

  • Patience and Empathy
  • Effective Listening
  • Problem Solving
  • Teacher Support
  • Behavior Management
  • Special Education Support
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Child Advocacy
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

References

  • Nina, Amster, Assistant Principal, NAmster@schools.nyc.gov, (917) 816-5710, P.S. 024 Spuyten Duyvil, Supervisor
  • Ariel, Grantham, Store Manager, US2370367@starbucks.com (806) 654-1002, Starbucks, Supervisor

Certification

Epi-pen

Heartsaver CPR/AED

Timeline

Camp Counselor

Camp Twelve Trails
06.2024 - 08.2024

After-School Counselor

The Riverdale YM-YWHA
09.2022 - 09.2024

Paraprofessional

NYC DOE
01.2022 - Current

Barista

Starbucks
02.2021 - 06.2021

Crew Team Member

AMC Theaters
11.2019 - 08.2020

Epi-pen

Heartsaver CPR/AED

High School Diploma -

Danbury High School
INDIA CASTILLO