Priscilla Castro
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Compassionate professional in special education, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in developing individualized education programs (IEPs), behavioral management techniques, and adaptive learning strategies. Excel at communication, empathy, and patience, ensuring each student's unique needs are met and educational goals achieved. Provide targeted academic support in math classes by modifying instruction, implementing scaffolded strategies, and collaborating with general education teachers to improve student comprehension and performance. Serve as an inclusion teacher, co-teaching in general education settings to promote equity, accessibility, and inclusive learning environments for all students.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
KIPP Texas Public Schools
San Antonio, TX
01.2021 - 08.2025
- Served as both a 504 Case Manager and an IEP Case Manager, coordinating services, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with families and multidisciplinary teams to promote student success.
- Delivered targeted academic interventions and social-emotional support as a SEAS (Social, Emotional, and Academic Support) teacher.
- Assumed leadership responsibilities within the Special Education department to improve systems and student outcomes.
- Foster inclusive, equity-driven classroom environments where students feel seen, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.
Admissions Clerk
Go Rio, San Antonio Riverwalk Tours
03.2019 - 01.2021
- Verify and scan tickets upon customers arrival
- Approach potential clients to advertise and promote ticket sales
- Provide exceptional customer services to guests and tourists
- Provide and assist guests with information on Tour Guides
Cross Trained
Jimmy Johns
10.2018 - 03.2019
- Assembled orders in a fast-paced environment in an accurate manner
- Responsible for checking all products are made to order
- Responsible for delivering food to customers in a timely manner
- Assisted in catering events with company
Culinary Clerk
San Antonio Zoo
02.2016 - 01.2019
- Responsible for administering sales for customers at concession stands
- Restaurant line cook
- Handled money at register in a fast pace environment
- Hosted catering events
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Criminal Justice
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO
San Antonio, TX08.2020
Associates of liberal arts - Criminal Justice
Palo Alto College
San Antonio, TX12.2018
Transfer student -
University of North Texas
Denton, TX05.2017
Skills
- IEP management
- 504 case management
- Academic intervention
- Social-emotional support
- Regulatory compliance
- Data analysis
- Collaboration skills
- Behavior management
- Family engagement
- Co-teaching experience
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Inclusion strategies
- Trained in CPI
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Mathematics intervention
- Small group instruction
Affiliations
- Served as the assistant Soccer coach for Varsity Soccer girls team (2022-2025)
Accomplishments
- 2024 KIPP Texas Core Value Champion Award
Certification
- 2024 National Board Candidate in the area of exceptional learning needs
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
KIPP Texas Public Schools
01.2021 - 08.2025
Admissions Clerk
Go Rio, San Antonio Riverwalk Tours
03.2019 - 01.2021
Cross Trained
Jimmy Johns
10.2018 - 03.2019
Culinary Clerk
San Antonio Zoo
02.2016 - 01.2019
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Criminal Justice
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO
Associates of liberal arts - Criminal Justice
Palo Alto College
Transfer student -
University of North Texas
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