LAURA Castorena
HALTOM CITY
Summary
As a native Spanish speaker, my mission is to ensure that all students master the academic and social skills necessary to succeed in college, while also embodying core values daily. In addition, I set ambitious goals for student achievement and invest students and families in accomplishing them; create a powerful learning environment; plan and deliver purposeful, rigorous instruction; assess for mastery and track student progress toward goals; analyze data to intervene and adjust instruction; and seek excellence as an educator and help prove that all students deserve a highly instructional education.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Instruction Co-Teacher
IDEA Public Schools
01.2021 - Current
- I am an expert in Direct Instruction for Pre-K-2 DI within an assigned campus, managing and supporting student academic achievement through data analysis, consistent quality coaching and training of teachers.
- Support effective DI Instruction through weekly data analysis, feedback, observations, and coaching.
- Facilitate and/or participate in Weekly Problem-Solving Calls to provide clear next steps via the Weekly Problem-Solving Summary.
- Provide group/regroup/test up recommendations based on DI Placement/DIBELS test results.
- Conduct in field observations, coaching and support to school leaders.
- Communicate priorities so that schools meet district student achievement goals.
- Manage and communicate processes related to PK-2 DI implementation, so that leaders in the region are tightly aligned around priorities.
Teacher Assistant
Bethesda Christian School
Fort Worth
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Company Overview: From preschool through 12th grade, our Christ-centered programs equip students to achieve excellence in their God-given purposes – in academics, fine arts, athletics, and service in the community – all while consistently building and cultivating strong character.
- Communicate students’ progress with student and family on a weekly basis.
- Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system that aligns to campus-wide initiatives while developing students’ character and sense of community in the classroom.
- Help shape and develop a school wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for each student.
- Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding and respect for the communities in which they identify.
- Engage in summer and year-long district, school and personal learning and development.
- Additional responsibilities may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school and are based on the needs of our scholars.
- From preschool through 12th grade, our Christ-centered programs equip students to achieve excellence in their God-given purposes – in academics, fine arts, athletics, and service in the community – all while consistently building and cultivating strong character.
Education
High School Diploma -
Amon Carter Riverside High School
01.2012
Skills
- Bilingual
- Communication Outreach
- Culture Responsive Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Fluent in Spanish
- Intervention Strategies
- Lesson Planning
- Technology Innovation
- Decoding Strategies
- Microsoft Suite Expert
- Professional Development
- Staff Development and Training
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
Accomplishments
Direct Instruction Co-Teacher of the year for IDEA Southeast Academy and Idea Tarrant County 2021-2022
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Direct Instruction Co-Teacher
IDEA Public Schools
01.2021 - Current
Teacher Assistant
Bethesda Christian School
01.2016 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Amon Carter Riverside High School
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