Mercedes Castillo
Chandler,AZ
Summary
Dynamic Lead Teacher with a proven track record at Sunrise Preschools, excelling in lesson planning and differentiated instruction. Skilled in fostering student engagement and personal growth through effective communication and collaboration with parents. Adept at training and mentoring staff, enhancing overall classroom success while maintaining a positive learning environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Sunrise Preschools
Mesa, AZ
10.2022 - Current
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
Lead Teacher
The Learning Experience
Mesa, AZ
01.2021 - 08.2021
Janitor
Kbs
Chandler, AZ
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Improved facility cleanliness by performing daily maintenance tasks, such as sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming.
- Reduced the spread of germs by sanitizing high-touch surfaces such as doorknobs and handrails.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
- Maintained a positive and professional demeanor while interacting with building occupants, promoting a respectful work environment.
- Supported waste management efforts by collecting trash, recycling materials, and disposing of them properly.
- Maintained a well-stocked inventory of cleaning supplies to ensure all necessary equipment was available for use.
Cashier
Culver’s
Mesa, AZ
07.2019 - 11.2020
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
Education
Gilbert High School
Gilbert, AZSkills
- Childcare needs
- Lesson planning
- Activity planning
- Conflict resolution
- Staff development
- Training and mentoring
- Team building
- Feedback and evaluation
- Cleaning
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Sunrise Preschools
10.2022 - Current
Lead Teacher
The Learning Experience
01.2021 - 08.2021
Janitor
Kbs
10.2020 - 03.2021
Cashier
Culver’s
07.2019 - 11.2020
Gilbert High School