Nancy Castillo
Summary
Dynamic preschool teacher with a proven track record at Sequoia Children's Center, skilled in classroom management and fostering positive parent-teacher communication. Expert in early childhood education and curriculum planning, I successfully enhanced parent involvement and supported children's social-emotional development through engaging activities and effective communication strategies. Bilingual in Spanish.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Sequoia Children's Center NAEYC Accreditation
Redwood City, CA
08.2013 - 08.2025
- Responsible for the safe and care of young children between the ages of 3 to 4 years during during daily, curriculum activities, free play hours, transition periods, and mils.
- Accountable for the maintenance of students portfolios to record developmental milestones.
- Engaged with parents through regular communication regarding children's progress and classroom activities.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Increased parent involvement by effectively communicating with families about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and student progress reports.
Assistant Teacher
Daycare Teddy Bear
Redwood City, CA
11.2010 - 05.2013
- Collaborated with lead teachers to assess student progress and adapt instructional strategies.
- Provided support in classroom management, fostering a positive and inclusive environment.
- Assisted in the preparation of educational materials and resources for daily lessons.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
Babysitter
With Different Families
San Carlos, CA And Redwood City
09.2006 - 11.2010
- Supervised children's daily activities, ensuring safety and engagement.
- Developed and implemented creative play and educational activities tailored to children's interests.
- Established trusting relationships with families through effective communication and responsiveness.
- Managed schedules for multiple families, coordinating care during peak times and special events.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment, promoting health and hygiene standards for children.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Preschool Teacher
Canada College
Redwood City, CA05-2016
Bachelor's Degree - Preschool Teacher
Educadoras Del Valle De Mexico
Mexico City 06-2003
Skills
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Child development
- Positive reinforcement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Early childhood education
- Curriculum planning
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Age-appropriate assessment
- Parent communication
- Toileting and feeding
- Social-emotional learning
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Sequoia Children's Center NAEYC Accreditation
08.2013 - 08.2025
Assistant Teacher
Daycare Teddy Bear
11.2010 - 05.2013
Babysitter
With Different Families
09.2006 - 11.2010
Graduate Certificate - Preschool Teacher
Canada College
Bachelor's Degree - Preschool Teacher
Educadoras Del Valle De Mexico