Jhonaton Castro
Austin,TX
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Bee Caves Middle School
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Integrated social skills training into curriculum, facilitating improved peer interactions and social integration.
- Created culturally responsive classroom environment, acknowledging and celebrating diversity among students.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
Special Education Teacher
Premier High School South
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
Special Education Teacher
DAEP
10.2019 - 07.2021
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences
University of Houston - Clear Lake
05.2014
Skills
- Behavior Modification
- Team Collaboration
- Positive Learning Environment
- Motivating Students
- Positive Role Model
- Behavior Redirection
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Bee Caves Middle School
08.2023 - 08.2024
Special Education Teacher
Premier High School South
01.2022 - 06.2023
Special Education Teacher
DAEP
10.2019 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences
University of Houston - Clear Lake
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