Katinka Castro-Logarta
Elementary Educator
Ewa Beach,HI
Summary
Dedicated and hardworking, driven to tackle various administrative tasks in fast-paced environments. Consistent team player committed to building cohesion across diverse groups. Known for maintaining a calm and pleasant demeanor under extreme pressure. Worked with children/ Adults for 9+ years. Seeking to expand knowledge and obtain a position that utilizes key skills. Hands on learner.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teacher
Kauluwela Elementary School
02.2021 - Current
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Assisting grade level Teachers in implementing new material
- Recording and reporting pupil's progress
- Provide healthy and safe learning environment for children.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Achieved significant student growth in Reading and Math (99-100%) in multiple years
Paraprofessional- Personal Care Assistant
Norfolk Public Schools
10.2019 - 03.2021
- Worked one-on-one with special needs student
- Handled confidential information in accordance to guidelines
- Worked collaboratively with speech therapists, physical therapists, and other providers to integrate key training into lesson plans
- Planned and implemented lesson plans corresponding to classroom objective
- Observe students' performance, and record relevant data to assess progress.
- Assisted in collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
Receptionist
Colley Avenue Chiropractic and Bodyworks
05.2020 - 09.2020
- Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
- Collected payments, processed transactions and updated relevant records.
- Performed responsibilities of explaining insurance coverage plans to patients
- Handle tasks of filing medical reports and insurance forms
- Ensured treatment room is available before giving appointments to patients
- Maintained neat and clean reception desk, patiently answered all patient queries.
- Collaborated with management to improve internal processes and procedures for better workflow optimization.
- Assisted internal staff with clerical and administrative needs to maximize efficiency and team productivity.
- Balanced employee availability, customer schedules, and maximum load levels when scheduling appointments.
Bus Driver
Hays CISD
03.2018 - 05.2019
- DOT Regulations
- Map Reading Expert
- Student Management.
- Operated large vehicles in difficult urban and rural conditions.
- Improved route efficiency by consistently reviewing and adjusting routes based on traffic patterns and customer feedback.
- Maintained open communication lines with dispatchers to report any delays, accidents or emergencies encountered while on road.
- Checked vehicle daily for maintenance needs, personally handled common upkeep and reported serious concerns to supervisor.
Coach, Receptionist
Olympia HIlls Gymnastics
08.2015 - 03.2018
- Implementing safety protocols
- Developed new program (USAG XCEL)
- Accounts Receivable
- Scheduling
- Enhanced team performance by developing and implementing effective coaching strategies.
- Instructing new personal
- Answering/ making phone calls Data entry Scanning.
- Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
- Offered constructive feedback to clients to help reach goals.
Clerical Internship
Clorica
06.2013 - 08.2013
- Scanned/ filed paperwork
- Kept records organized
- Office inventory
- Maintained clean office space.
- Provided project progress updates and proposed solutions to issues.
- Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
Education
Accounting Professional Certificate -
Texas A&M University - Texarkana
Texarkana, TX 08.2023 - 01.2024
Associate Professional in Human Resource Certificate -
Texas A&M University - Texarkana
Texarkana, TX 01.2023 - 10.2023
Bachelors in Applied Arts and Sciences -
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX 08.2015 - 05.2019
Diploma -
Glenbard North High School
Carol Stream, IL 08.2010 - 06.2014
Skills
Problem solving abilities
Timeline
Accounting Professional Certificate -
Texas A&M University - Texarkana
08.2023 - 01.2024
Associate Professional in Human Resource Certificate -
Texas A&M University - Texarkana
01.2023 - 10.2023
Teacher
Kauluwela Elementary School
02.2021 - Current
Receptionist
Colley Avenue Chiropractic and Bodyworks
05.2020 - 09.2020
Paraprofessional- Personal Care Assistant
Norfolk Public Schools
10.2019 - 03.2021
Bus Driver
Hays CISD
03.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelors in Applied Arts and Sciences -
Texas State University
08.2015 - 05.2019
Coach, Receptionist
Olympia HIlls Gymnastics
08.2015 - 03.2018
Clerical Internship
Clorica
06.2013 - 08.2013
Diploma -
Glenbard North High School
08.2010 - 06.2014