Jason Castellon
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
As an Early Head Start Infant/ Toddler Teacher, I understand the responsibility of the position. I believe my 15 years of experience, have allowed me to grow and evolve in the field of early childhood education. With this experience I feel very confident with my ability to plan, prepare and collaborate in the implementation of the education program standards that apply to the Districts, Head Start Infant/ Toddler program.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Custodian
Bell Gardens High School MUSD
Bell Gardens, CA
01.2017 - Current
- Maintain a safe and clean environment for the students, staff and parents.
- Establish good relationships with the staff and parents to ensure a safe community at our site.
- Keep a well-stocked clean facility, and relate to plant Supervisor any issue that would be of concern to have a work order sent for proper attention and handling.
- assist with other after school events such as organized sports, community service and outside contractor work being performed on grounds.
Associate Teacher
Pacific Oaks Children's School
Pasadena, CA
10.2008 - Current
- Provide a safe, social developmentally appropriate and engaging environment for the children in my care.
- Establish open and trusting communication with parents via home visits and parent conference.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Custodian
Washington Elementary MUSD
Montebello, CA
05.2008 - 01.2017
- Maintain a safe, clean environment for the children, staff and parents.
- Establish good relationships with staff and parents to ensure a safe community at our site.
- keep a well- stocked clean facility, and relate to the plant supervisor any issues that would be of concern to have a work order be sent for proper handling and repairs as needed.
Head Start Teacher
Winter Gardens Elementary MUSD
Los Angeles, CA
08.2005 - 06.2007
- Keep a safe, developmentally appropriate and engaging environment for the children.
- introducing curriculum to the children; which would prepare them cognitively and socially for Kindergarten.
- Make myself available to the parents via home visits, parent conference and assist them with resources that would aid them in having a better understanding on how they can help their children.
- Building a respectful collaborative environment with the staff is a critical aspect of creating a healthy safe learning experience for the children.
Custodian
J. Gascon Elementary MUSD
Los Angeles, CA
05.2000 - 07.2005
- At Gascon Elementary, I held a Custodian I and Plant Supervisor Position. At Gascon, working the evening shift I had the opportunity to gain experience in maintaining a clean environment as well as being observant and diligent in relating any repairs needed to the plant supervisor.
- As a plant supervisor my responsibility was to build a good relationship with administration and parents.
- oversee the evening custodial staff work schedules, maintain a well-stocked custodial supplies room and stay on top of work orders in maintaining a safe running facility.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
Pacific Oaks College
Pasadena, CA06.2012
Associate of Arts - Child Development
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA06.2004
High School Diploma -
Garfield High School
Los Angeles, CA06.1989
Skills
- Productivity and Time Management
- Site Inspection and Evaluation
- Strong Work Ethic
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Teacher and Administrator Collaboration
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- School Community Relations
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
Timeline
Custodian
Bell Gardens High School MUSD
01.2017 - Current
Associate Teacher
Pacific Oaks Children's School
10.2008 - Current
Custodian
Washington Elementary MUSD
05.2008 - 01.2017
Head Start Teacher
Winter Gardens Elementary MUSD
08.2005 - 06.2007
Custodian
J. Gascon Elementary MUSD
05.2000 - 07.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
Pacific Oaks College
Associate of Arts - Child Development
East Los Angeles College
High School Diploma -
Garfield High School