Monica Castro
Sunnyvale
Summary
Dynamic educator and leader with proven expertise in engaging and inspiring students across various grades! Excelled in creating safe, nurturing environments, enhancing student social skills, and fostering academic growth through innovative lesson planning. Upbeat and devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Camp Counselor
Ymca White Rock
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Worked with children ages 5-12, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Ensured smooth transitions between activities by efficiently managing time and resources throughout each day.
- Enhanced camper experience by organizing and leading engaging activities tailored to various age groups.
- Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
Terrell Isd
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Assisted in creating a safe and welcoming classroom and campus environment for the 80 students I was lucky to have taught the last two years, and all students at the elementary school!
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students for all students enabling them to excel in their coursework no matter how high or low there is always improvement that can be made!
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students! Focused on stations to see their independent growth!
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering respectful relationships among students.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, and history.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
- Worked very well with all co teachers! Learned and improved over the years!
PE Instructional Assistant
East Grand Prep
03.2020 - 07.2022
- Contributed to a positive work environment with strong skills
- Monitored student progress through ongoing assessments, adjusting instruction as needed for optimal growth.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain a positive and focused learning environment.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Worked with students from grades K-8th Grade
- Middle school boys soccer Coach
- Middle school girls assistant basketball coach
Camp Counselor
City Of Dallas Park And Recreation
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Instructed campers to observe proper behavior and etiquette to avoid conflicts and unruly activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Texas A&M International University
Laredo, TX12.2020
High School Diploma -
Woodrow Wilson High School
Dallas, TX05.2016
Skills
Problem-Solving
Positive Engagement
Effective Communication
Problem Resolution
CPR
First Aid
Positive Reinforcement
Safety Management
Group and individual instruction
Creative and Energetic
Classroom Management
Lesson Planning
Motivating students
Behavior Management
Collaborative learning
Classroom Safety Practices
Timeline
Camp Counselor
Ymca White Rock
06.2024 - 07.2024
2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
Terrell Isd
08.2022 - 05.2024
Camp Counselor
City Of Dallas Park And Recreation
06.2021 - 08.2021
PE Instructional Assistant
East Grand Prep
03.2020 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Texas A&M International University
High School Diploma -
Woodrow Wilson High School
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