Mayan Castro
Oxnard,California
Summary
Early Childhood Education student pursuing a Bachelor degree at California State University Channel Islands with 12+ units completed, as well as teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
The goal is to always provide a classroom environment that will promote the emotional, social, and cognitive growth of the young children, as well as to expand their creativity and curiosity.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Co Teacher/Lead Teacher
Little Scholars Montessori 1915 Los Posas Rd.
Camarillo, Ventura, CA
02.2021 - Current
- At Little Scholars Montessori my responsibility is to provide children with a rich and creative learning experience
- As Co-Teacher for the 3’s Montessori class, I allowed the children to explore and choose their own job (toys, puzzles, books, drawing,etc.) and make their own choices, within limits
- Provided themed weekly lesson plans which always included language, crafts, math, physical activity, and Montessori work
- As lead teacher for the younger twos class I strive to support the children in learning basic life skills such as drinking out of a cup, cleaning up after themselves, potty training, learning how to properly hold a marker/pencil etc
- We part take in circle time where I include a weekly themed lesson plan, letter/number of the week, shapes, colors, and music
- I am responsible for keeping track of both the older and younger twos class inventory such as diapers and wipes, changing sheets, gloves, etc
- Communicate frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Plan and implement different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Maintain patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Confer with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
Youth Professional, Program Lead
Boys and Girls Club of Port Hueneme
Oxnard, CA
01.2020 - 02.2021
- As a Youth Professional at the boys and girls club my responsibility was to provide a safe, creative, and educational after school program for the children in attendance
- I was responsible for creating weekly lesson plans for my class, as well as outdoor activities, and ukulele lessons
- As the program lead my responsibilities expanded to creating weekly work and meal break schedules for my site, as well as approve/ fix employee hours before they were sent to our director at the BGC of Port Hueneme office.
Intern
Museo De Arte De Querétaro, Santiago De Querétaro
, Querétaro
03.2019 - 12.2019
- As an intern at Museo De Arte De Querétaro I assisted with children that would come in from local elementary and middle schools
- Daily tasks included coordinating activities for children as well as guiding them around the museum’s showrooms
- Specific days of the week consisted of working with children with disabilities
- The museum’s goal was to use the art and our creative activities as a means to teach the children how to express their creativity and emotions, as well as teach them how to use healthy coping mechanisms, such as art
- I also assisted with sorting and organizing files, spreadsheets and reports, answering phone calls, inputting sensitive information into the computer system, and scheduling tours
Education
IN PROGRESS B.A - Early Childhood Studies
California State University
2023
Associates - Humanities and Arts
Ventura Community College
06.2017
Diploma - undefined
Oxnard Highschool
2012
Skills
- CPR/FIRST AID Certified
- Mandated Reporter Certified
- Experience working with ages 18mos-10yrs
- Classroom management/Lesson planning
- Fluent in English & Spanish
- Associate Degree in Humanities & Arts
- 12 units in Early Childhood Studies
- Parent - teacher communication
- Relationship building
- Problem solving
- Active listening
Timeline
Co Teacher/Lead Teacher
Little Scholars Montessori 1915 Los Posas Rd.
02.2021 - Current
Youth Professional, Program Lead
Boys and Girls Club of Port Hueneme
01.2020 - 02.2021
Intern
Museo De Arte De Querétaro, Santiago De Querétaro
03.2019 - 12.2019
IN PROGRESS B.A - Early Childhood Studies
California State University
Associates - Humanities and Arts
Ventura Community College
Diploma - undefined
Oxnard Highschool
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