Perlita Castillo
Berkeley,IL
Summary
Results-oriented Supervising Directress skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and parent engagement. Creates supportive learning environments that enhance student success and engagement while fostering effective communication and collaboration among teams.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervising Directress
Montessori Children's Academy
Villa Park, IL
06.2025 - Current
- Designed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance learning outcomes.
- Facilitated interactive classroom activities that boosted student participation.
- Engaged parents in discussions on student progress and collaboratively addressed concerns for better student outcomes.
- Implemented assessment tools to evaluate student understanding and performance effectively.
- Mentored new teachers on instructional strategies and classroom management.
- Managed classroom environment to foster a safe and inclusive space.
- Coordinated field trips to enhance experiential learning opportunities for students.
- Developed and facilitated activities that fostered physical, mental, and social development in children.
- Worked with students one-on-one to boost skills in weak areas and grasp new concepts.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
- Established a secure and disciplined classroom environment that supported positive learning experiences for students.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers during their onboarding process.
- Implemented disciplinary actions to ensure compliance with school policies and procedures.
- Created various strategies to engage students and deliver enriching educational opportunities.
- Collaborated with other school staff to ensure that all students have access to a safe and supportive learning environment.
- Monitored classroom instruction on a regular basis through observation, feedback, and collaboration with teachers.
- Arranged classrooms to facilitate optimal education for student groups.
- Facilitated meetings with parents and guardians in order to discuss student progress or behavior issues.
House Manager/Private Nanny/Private Tutor
Van-Lee Family
Elmhurst, Illinois
05.2018 - 06.2025
- Coordinated daily household operations and schedules for family activities.
- Organized family events, including planning logistics and catering needs.
- Oversaw maintenance of property, coordinating repairs and upkeep services.
- Developed inventory systems for household supplies and groceries.
- Implemented safety protocols for children's activities and home environment.
- Offered positive reinforcement and taught life skills to children
- Organized and maintained household inventory records, including supplies and equipment.
- Developed systems for efficient management of daily operations in the house.
- Oversaw the intake and discharge processes, which included filling out paperwork, for individuals.
- Scheduled and supervised vendors for maintenance, repair, and cleaning tasks.
- Monitored service provider performance to ensure quality of services delivered.
- Coordinated with outside contractors on all renovations or remodeling projects.
- Assessed daily workloads, scheduled, and planned daily assignments and oversaw numerous projects.
- Provided attentive care to children, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
- Planned and organized engaging educational activities for developmental growth.
- Assisted with meal preparation, accommodating dietary preferences and restrictions.
- Managed daily schedules, coordinating playdates and extracurricular activities efficiently.
- Communicated regularly with parents about children's progress and behavior.
- Maintained a clean and organized play area to promote safety and creativity.
- Fostered positive relationships through open dialogue and emotional support.
- Implemented routines to establish stability and consistency for the children.
- Maintained a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for the children in their home.
- Took children on outings such as parks, library visits, sports events or educational trips.
- Provided supervision and guidance to ensure safety of children in all situations.
- Managed household duties including laundry, grocery shopping or light housekeeping tasks when necessary.
- Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives during parental absences.
- Communicated with parents regularly to discuss progress, concerns and any other issues related to the care of their children.
- Transported children to and from school, extra-curricular activities and play-dates.
- Prepared snacks and meals, scheduled, and coordinated projects and reinforced appropriate discipline for children according to parents' specifications.
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Organized and planned a variety of activities to stimulate physical, mental and emotional growth for the children.
- Monitored behavior of the children to enforce appropriate conduct standards set by parents.
- Assisted with homework and tutoring for school projects.
- Engaged in creative play with the children such as reading stories, playing games or drawing pictures.
- Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social, and intellectual growth.
- Helped children discover enrichment activities to inspire imagination and creativity.
- Provided positive reinforcement through rewards systems for good behavior.
- Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning, and play.
- Monitored playtime to prevent overuse of technology, television, or other influences.
- Monitored indoor and outdoor playtime by guiding activities while watching for dangers.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations using sound judgment and problem solving skills.
- Encouraged developmentally appropriate language skills through conversation and activities.
- Administered basic first aid techniques when needed while monitoring health conditions closely.
- Facilitated safe, caring, and warm environment for children to stimulate development.
- Documented and communicated daily reports outlining each child's daily activities.
- Developed an understanding of each child's individual strengths and weaknesses.
- Planned recreational activities to enhance physical development and explore stimulating exercises.
- Facilitated playdates between siblings or friends in order to foster social interaction among peers.
- Participated in professional development activities such as trainings or workshops related to childcare topics.
Supervising Directress/Lead Teacher
Lor-Jon Montessori School
Elmhurst, IL
06.2001 - 05.2018
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with Montessori principles.
- Facilitated a nurturing classroom environment promoting independence and curiosity.
- Assessed student progress through observations and tailored instruction accordingly.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive and engaging learning atmosphere.
- Collaborated with parents to identify student needs, fostering a supportive environment for enhanced learning experiences.
- Planned and coordinated educational activities for student engagement. to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
- Worked with students one-on-one to boost skills in weak areas and grasp new concepts.
Education
Montessori Teacher Certification - Education
Midwest Montessori Teacher Training
Evanston Chicago05-2001
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Sto.Tomas
Espana, Philippines06-1991
Skills
- Administrative oversight
- Team leadership
- Leadership
- Team building
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Customer interaction
- Organizational skills
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Analytical
- Adaptability to change
- Documentation management
- Self-Directed
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Supervising Directress
Montessori Children's Academy
06.2025 - Current
House Manager/Private Nanny/Private Tutor
Van-Lee Family
05.2018 - 06.2025
Supervising Directress/Lead Teacher
Lor-Jon Montessori School
06.2001 - 05.2018
Montessori Teacher Certification - Education
Midwest Montessori Teacher Training
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Sto.Tomas