Katherine Castillo
Littlerock,CA
Summary
Dedicated professional with experience at Symbal Education, skilled in implementing positive reinforcement and behavior management strategies. Proven ability to enhance student engagement and progress through effective communication and attention to detail. Committed to fostering a supportive environment that promotes emotional well-being and skill development for individuals with special needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Instructional Aide
Symbal Education
Littlerock, California
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted students with daily activities and classroom routines.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to promote positive interactions.
- Monitored students' progress in skill and personal behavioral development and reported on findings to teachers and parents.
- Served as classroom aide to teachers and worked one-on-one with special needs students.
- Helped students to develop good behavioral habits through positive reinforcement and encouragement in studies as well as discipline and careful use of physical intervention when required.
- Participated in supervision of students during lunch, physical education, and after-school extracurricular activities to maintain peaceful and productive environment.
- Managed distracting or inappropriate classroom behavior.
Personal Caregiver
STAT Homehealth Care Agency
Irvine, California
04.2021 - 05.2025
- Communicated effectively with families regarding client care needs and progress.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care plans are followed.
- Assisted with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and transferring.
- Monitored and documented clients' health and well-being regularly.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client quality of life.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
ABA Behavioral Technician
A change in Trajectory
Lancaster, CA
10.2019 - 04.2021
- Delivered direct support to individuals with behavioral challenges.
- Implemented behavior intervention plans under supervision of licensed professionals.
- Collected data on client progress and behaviors for analysis.
- Maintained a safe and structured environment for clients during sessions.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance therapeutic strategies and approaches.
- Communicated effectively with families about client needs and progress updates.
- Engaged children in play activities that promoted language development, motor skills, self-help skills, cognitive functioning.
- Provided one-on-one support to clients in order to improve social skills, communication, and problem solving.
- Assisted with building life and social skills useful for everyday activities and interactions.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions that targeted specific behaviors or skill deficits.
- Participated in professional development activities such as trainings or workshops related to ABA therapies.
Education
High School Diploma -
William J Pete Knight High School
37423 70th St E, Palmdale, CA 9355205-2018
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary School Teaching
Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CASkills
- Patient care
- Childcare
- Great time management
- Attention to detail
- Positive reinforcement
- Nonverbal communication
- Classroom organization
- Memory care
- Autism intervention experience
- Educational assistance
- Classroom supervision
- Emotional support
- Problem solving
- Communication techniques
References
- Ángela Núñez, +1 (661) 743-3548
- Gustavo Lizárraga, +1 (661) 733-2107
- Zita Rendón, +1 (909) 284-0317
Leadership Experience
Was elected team mom 3 years ago and now currently run 2 soccer teams alongside with one of the league owners for the Lancaster soccer complex. I help collect monthly payments from parents and keep track of finances while also ordering uniforms and making snack schedules for our weekly games and etc.
Timeline
Special Education Instructional Aide
Symbal Education
05.2025 - Current
Personal Caregiver
STAT Homehealth Care Agency
04.2021 - 05.2025
ABA Behavioral Technician
A change in Trajectory
10.2019 - 04.2021
High School Diploma -
William J Pete Knight High School
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary School Teaching
Antelope Valley College