Jennifer Bradley Castro
Anaheim,CA
Summary
Creative Elementary Teacher who develops hands-on curriculum in alignment with diverse learning styles and abilities. Flexible and resourceful with expertise adapting to changing trends and needs. Promotes intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth of students.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Santa Ana Unified School District
Santa Ana, USA
09.2021 - Current
- Developed adaptable lesson structures to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Emphasized growth mindset strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Coordinated efforts with school professionals to enhance educational experiences for students on Individualized Education Plans.
- Contributed to professional growth sessions by sharing recent insights with the workforce.
- Coordinated with team members in planning and decision-making on educational strategies.
- Maintained detailed records addressing IEPs and behavior-related issues.
- Engaged with parents through various communication methods such as email, apps, conferences, and phone calls.
Substitute
Fullerton School District
Fullerton, USA
06.2019 - 01.2020
- Site, hours, and tasks performed determined by the assignment that was assigned
After-School Program Site Lead
Fullerton School District
Fullerton, USA
08.2009 - 06.2019
- Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external audits
- Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from the children
- Trained and supervised staff in accordance with the After-School Program quality standards
- Collaborated with school administration and faculty to incorporate and expand the school day curriculum of Common Core
Education
Master’s - Education
Grand Canyon University
Tempe, AZ05.2020
Bachelor’s - Liberal Arts
Hope International University
Fullerton, CA05.2006
Skills
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Encouraging Engaging Learning Space
- Relationship building
- Technology integration
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
- California Multiple Subject Credential
- English Learners Authorization
- Teacher Induction Program
- Communicating with families
- Emergency and Disaster Planning
- GATE level 1 certificate (in progress)
Relevant Experiences
- Project Lead the Way trained
- Science Curriculum Adoption Committee
- Math Language Routines trained
- Instructional Lead Teacher (1 year)
- PBIS committee (2 years)
- Culturally Responsive classroom training (in progress)
- AVID training (in progress)
- Systematic Instruction in Phoneme Awareness, Phonics, and Sight Words (SIPPS) trained.
References
- Ceci Ybarra-Friend, (714) 931-8142
- Laura Baker-Friend, (714) 686-8827
- Jamie Edwards-Friend, (714) 865-0989
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Santa Ana Unified School District
09.2021 - Current
Substitute
Fullerton School District
06.2019 - 01.2020
After-School Program Site Lead
Fullerton School District
08.2009 - 06.2019
Master’s - Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor’s - Liberal Arts
Hope International University
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