Lee Castro Rodriguez
Cape Coral
Summary
Creative and energetic in Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development in all areas/subjects. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential to reach academic goals. Offering 10+ years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers. Proven history of creating engaged classroom environments supporting diverse educational styles. Versatile student-oriented approach consistently supporting optimum performance and advancement. Devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential meeting students needs.. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
School District Of Lee County
2021.11 - Current
- Employed visuals consistent with needs and capabilities of students.
- Created classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to development and skill level of students.
- Established and adjusted instructional goals and objectives to reflect district or school goals, curriculum policies and progress and needs of students.
- Established and maintained highly structured classroom culture where students demonstrated respect, responsibility and dedication to studies.
- Develop English language proficiency in my ESOL Program students using second language methodology through explicit teaching of listening, speaking, reading and writing in all academic areas.
ESOL Paraproffesional
Lee County School District / Hector Cafferata Elem
2021.08 - 2021.11
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
- Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.
- Assist in the instructional process by working with students individually or in small groups, supplementing regular instruction and implementing teacher-developed lesson plans under the direct supervision of an instructional staff member
- Assist students in the development of study skills necessary for learning and in the achievement of instructional objectives.
- Provide support in a library/media center, and/or other learning facilities when appropriate.
- Act as a translator if able and as appropriate.
Early Childhood Teacher of PROMISELAND
Metropolitan Ministries, Inc.
2019.06 - 2021.08
- Teacher of Infants through 1 year old, educating for integral development (emotional, physical, linguistic, cognitive); focused on achieving optimal emotional development.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Teamwork with family of each infant, offering support to families to achieve their goals.
- Preparation of bi-weekly planning and material directed to development of each child, creativity in preparation of activities and didactic material.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Oriented to work in team and individualized way.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education, Primary Level
University of Puerto Rico - Humacao
Humacao, PR12.2005
Skills
- Elementary education
- Engaging classroom presence
- Group and individual instruction
- Student records management
- Strategic Planning
- Critical Thinking / Imaginative Thinking
- Communication
- Organization
- Teamwork
- Proficient working with technology (Microsoft Office, others Software)
Certification
- License: Early Education Teacher: Elementary Primary Grades – Department of Education in PR
- Youth Mental Health First Aid USA Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
School District Of Lee County
2021.11 - Current
ESOL Paraproffesional
Lee County School District / Hector Cafferata Elem
2021.08 - 2021.11
Early Childhood Teacher of PROMISELAND
Metropolitan Ministries, Inc.
2019.06 - 2021.08
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education, Primary Level
University of Puerto Rico - Humacao
- License: Early Education Teacher: Elementary Primary Grades – Department of Education in PR
- Youth Mental Health First Aid USA Certification
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