Patricia Castro
Cape Coral,FL
Summary
Dynamic instructional leader with a proven track record at Albuquerque Public Schools, specializing in teacher mentoring and organizational development. Committed to continuous improvement, I effectively analyze student data to implement research-based strategies, fostering positive relationships and enhancing classroom expertise. Adept at facilitating group discussions and maintaining detailed records to drive student success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Building Instructional Coach
Albuquerque Public Schools - Chaparral Elementary School
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Coached 20 K-5 teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Provided one-on-one mentoring for 1 new teacher and 1 teacher having difficulties In the classroom.
- Maintained confidentiality while recording and keeping detailed track of student performances.
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs, and identified research-based instructional strategies.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
- Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in performance and develop targeted learning solutions.
- Lead the Attendance Team and the AVID Team planning events and trainings, and meeting with families.
First Grade Teacher
Albuquerque Public Schools - Chaparral Elementary School
08.2007 - 05.2022
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated 3 student teachers for progress against program objectives.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education (Bilingual-Spanish)
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM05-1998
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Teacher mentoring
- Committed to continuous improvement
- Excellent communication
- Goal-oriented and ambitious
- Organizational development
- Adaptability
- Classroom expertise
- Database management
- Group discussion facilitation
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 5 in the development of Site Attendance Plan.
- Achieved 20% increased student attendance by creating and implementing Site Attendance Plan, monitoring outcomes with accuracy and efficiency.
- Supervised and grew site AVID team of 8-12 staff members.
- Achieved 98% of students assessed through effectively assisting with technology, scheduling, 1:1 coaching, and administering make-up test sessions.
Certification
- Licensed K-8 Teacher (New Mexico license no. 266228 - Level 3A-Instructional Leader) 7.1.24-6.30.33
- National Board Certified Teacher, Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/Early and Middle Childhood - 2015-2024, 2024-2029
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Building Instructional Coach
Albuquerque Public Schools - Chaparral Elementary School
08.2022 - 05.2024
First Grade Teacher
Albuquerque Public Schools - Chaparral Elementary School
08.2007 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education (Bilingual-Spanish)
University of New Mexico
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