Patricia Castañeda

• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom. to help students reach learning objectives.
• Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's education
• Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success in both English and Spanish
• Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, consistently enforcing established rules and consequences, while incorporating positive reinforcement strategies
• Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom community that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
• Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
• Conducted district mandated assessments to measure student progress and areas requiring additional interventions
• Participated in Parent/Teacher conferences
• PreK Curriculum refinement team (2011-2022)

Early Reading First Grant:

• Collaborated with Region 19 Head Start
• Provided teaching staff training and guidance to help them incorporate developmentally appropriate activities and hands-on learning experiences.
• Assisted teaching staff in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Maintained accurate records of classroom inventories for assigned campuses
• PreK Curriculum writing and refinement team

• Provided personalized guidance and direct classroom support
• Served as role model for assigned teachers and teaching assistants by demonstrating strong values and ethical standards.
• Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them become successful in their new role
• Facilitated workshops to foster development of problem-solving, decision-making, and critical thinking.
• Collaborated with teachers to set achievable Individualized Instructional Plans (IIP's)
• Maintained classroom inventories and assisted in ordering furniture, manipulatives and supplies
• Records management for federally funded program

• Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents
• Communicated frequently with co-teachers to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
• Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
• Participated in parent teacher conferences and home visits to discuss developments of students and increase support.
• Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
• Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs in both English and Spanish

• Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
• Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
• Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
• Developed learning center activities to support and scaffold teacher's lessons
• Assisted lead teacher in the implementation of assessments, progress monitoring and paperwork