Meylin Castellanos
Central Islip
Summary
Dedicated Substitute Aide and Group Leader skilled in classroom management and child supervision. Demonstrates the ability to foster student engagement and promote positive behavior through effective communication and teamwork.
Overview
7
7
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Aide
Extended School Year Program
Hauppauge
2026.07 - Current
- Support teachers by providing instructional support, classroom management, and behavior modification strategies.
- Assist students with special needs in completing assigned tasks and activities.
- Monitor student behavior and provide guidance to promote positive interactions.
Substitute Aide
Charles A. Mulligan Elementary School
Central Islip
2025.10 - Current
- Support teachers in classroom management and enhance student engagement activities.
- Monitor student behavior during recess and lunch to maintain safety and ensure compliance.
- Guide students in addressing academic, behavioral, and social challenges.
Group Leader
Scope Education Services
Smithtown
2022.09 - Current
- Supervise children during after-school activities, ensuring safety and well-being to create a secure environment.
- Manage daily schedules and transitions between activities, enhancing organization and flow of the program.
- Organize recreational activities, such as games and crafts, to foster engagement and promote social interaction among children.
- Implement behavior management techniques to promote positive interactions among children.
- Assist children in homework completion and provide academic support.
- Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the activity space at all times.
Early Childhood Education Student
Milliken Technical Center
Oakdale
2023.09 - 2024.06
- Planned, prepared, and conducted preschool activities in storytelling, art, music, science, math, and language.
- Managed and guided children's behavior while fostering positive communication.
- Developed lesson plans incorporating creative teaching techniques to enhance engagement.
- Organized educational materials and resources to create an interactive learning environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education Studies/ Bilingual Extension
SUNY Old Westbury
Westbury, NY 2026.08 - 2028.06
Associate of Arts - Childhood Education Studies
Suffolk County Community College
Brentwood, NY 2024.08 - 2026.06
High School Diploma -
Central Islip Senior High School
Central Islip, NY 2020.09 - 2024.06
Skills
- Classroom management
- Behavioral management
- Child supervision
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Bilingual communication
- Teamwork
- Staff collaboration
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education Studies/ Bilingual Extension
SUNY Old Westbury
2026.08 - 2028.06
Special Education Aide
Extended School Year Program
2026.07 - Current
Substitute Aide
Charles A. Mulligan Elementary School
2025.10 - Current
Associate of Arts - Childhood Education Studies
Suffolk County Community College
2024.08 - 2026.06
Early Childhood Education Student
Milliken Technical Center
2023.09 - 2024.06
Group Leader
Scope Education Services
2022.09 - Current
High School Diploma -
Central Islip Senior High School
2020.09 - 2024.06