JEANINE CASTRO
McDonough,GA
Summary
Resourceful Teacher known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in lesson planning, classroom management, and innovative instructional strategies. Excel in communication, adaptability, and empathy, ensuring effective teaching and positive student outcomes. Committed to creating an inclusive and engaging learning environment for all students.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Education Teacher
Kipp DC
Washington, DC
07.2024 - Current
- Taught classes to students in grade.
- Instructed students of various backgrounds and learning styles by employing variety of instructional resources.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques based on individual student needs.
- Assessed student progress using a variety of methods, including tests, quizzes, observations and portfolios.
- Utilized technology such as interactive whiteboards, online learning systems and other instructional materials.
- Communicated regularly with parents and guardians about student progress.
Student Support Facilitator
Henry County Schools
McDonough, GA
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Assigns, coordinates, and oversees caseload management.
- Works with data clerk to resolve FTE and Student Record Errors.
- Oversees the completion of required documentation requested from ESE Department.
- Works collaboratively with the school psychologist to schedule initial and reevaluation meetings.
- Develops and delivers monthly department trainings.
- Attends Student Support Facilitator meeting facilitated by the District.
Special Education Teacher/Case Manager
Henry County Schools
McDonough, GA
07.2012 - 08.2022
- Works cooperatively with principals and their designated staff in planning appropriate activities for enabling students to function more effectively in the regular classroom and the school.
- Participates in parental conferences when requested.
- Initiates joint principal-parent conferences with the approval of the principal and maintain minutes as needed of said conferences stating the date, time, place, persons involved, purpose, and outcome of the meeting.
- Maintains and be familiar with all information as it pertains to the student's special education file.
- Reviews IEPs of all students on caseload. Ensure IEPs are implemented with fidelity to include special education services, schedules, and accommodations.
- Works collaboratively with members of the subject area to plan instruction and provide strategic support to meet the educational needs of students with exceptionalities.
- Serves as HEART teacher mentor for new/newer ESE teachers.
ESE Department Chair
Henry County Schools
McDonough, GA
07.2012 - 08.2022
- Works cooperatively with the SSF to schedule initial and reevaluation meetings with the school psychologist; ensures the attendance of the appropriate team members and assignment of duties for the meetings and serves as the LEA when needed.
- Reviews IEP paperwork. Maintains and is familiar with all information as it pertains to the student's special education file.
- Reviews IEPs of all students for accuracy and maintains a notebook with all IEP Action Plans. Upon completion of the IEP review, submits completed paperwork to the ESE department within 10 business days.
- Attends all required department chair meetings facilitated by the District and works collaboratively with the SSF to redeliver all information and presentation material to all ESE staff.
- Conducts training for ESE department and works to build capacity within the department.
Career Preparation Instructor
Management Training Corporation - Atlanta Job Corps
Atlanta, GA
07.2008 - 07.2012
- Developed, prepared, and delivered career preparation lessons; used a variety of teaching strategies to meet student learning needs.
- Provided students with employment, vocational, personal, and social adjustment counseling on individual and group basis.
- Continuously evaluated individual student's attitudes, participation, and commitment within career preparation program; intervened when inappropriate behaviors were observed.
- Maintained documentation and training records for each student participating in the career preparation program.
Education
Doctor - Educational Leadership
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, Georgia12.2020
Master of Arts - Exceptional Education - General Curriculum
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, Georgia05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
State University of New York at Albany
Albany, New York05.2001
Associate of Arts - Social Science
State University of New York at Cobleskill
Cobleskill, New York12.1998
Skills
- Leadership
- Support
- Training
- Adaptability
- Relationship Building
- Collaboration
- Organizational Skills
- Monitoring
- Attention to Detail
- Differentiated instruction
- IEP development
- Classroom management
- Communication with parents
- Collaboration with staff
- Professional development
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
Certification
- McDonough High School Council Secretary, 2023
- 5 Star Support Staff of the Month, 12/22
- McDonough High School Teacher of the Month, 08/21
- McDonough High School Council Member, 2019 - 2023
- Educational Leadership Certification, 2019
- Leadership Ethics Certification, 2019
- Henry County High School Teacher of the Year, 2018
- Henry County High School Teacher of the Month, 03/18
- Special Education General Curriculum Certification, 2012
References
- Mr. Brandon Savoy, 10th Grade Dean of Students, Kipp DC, 202-701-1964
- Mrs. Brittany Simko, Behavior Intervention Coach, Henry County Schools, 678-910-2765
- Ms. Joanie Snow, Colleague/Teammate, McDonough High School, 404-281-6659
Timeline
General Education Teacher
Kipp DC
07.2024 - Current
Student Support Facilitator
Henry County Schools
08.2022 - 05.2024
Special Education Teacher/Case Manager
Henry County Schools
07.2012 - 08.2022
ESE Department Chair
Henry County Schools
07.2012 - 08.2022
Career Preparation Instructor
Management Training Corporation - Atlanta Job Corps
07.2008 - 07.2012
Doctor - Educational Leadership
Clark Atlanta University
Master of Arts - Exceptional Education - General Curriculum
Clark Atlanta University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
State University of New York at Albany
Associate of Arts - Social Science
State University of New York at Cobleskill
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