Regina A. Castrovillo
Clarkdale
Summary
Dedicated professional transitioning from corporate leadership to education, bringing extensive experience in coaching, mentoring, and individualized development. Passionate about supporting struggling readers through targeted instruction, data-informed interventions, and relationship-centered learning that promotes academic growth and student confidence.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Title 1 Reading Interventionist/ELL Instructor
American Heritage Academy
Cottonwood, AZ
07.2025 - Current
- Executed targeted Tier 1, 2, and 3 reading interventions to bolster student literacy skills
- Implemented targeted activities to foster phonemic awareness and decoding skills, promoting fluent reading among struggling learners
- Analyzed student performance using standardized tools to enhance educational strategies and outcomes
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain the best intervention methods
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate reading support into classroom instruction
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress
- Monitored and documented student outcomes to track progress over time
- Worked with the school psychologist to build a successful SST process and lead professional development to staff
- Met with students, parents, and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues
- Trained staff on effective reading intervention techniques and best practices
- Led workshops for parents to support literacy development at home
- Delivered targeted instruction to English language learners, adhering to AZED standards to support successful outcomes on the 2026 EL state evaluation
Sr. Manager, Visual Merchandising
Advance Auto Parts
Remote, (AZ)
08.2021 - 05.2025
- Directed visual merchandising and styling strategy through floorplans and fixture placement to elevate product storytelling, improve customer flow, and drive conversion across store formats
- Partnered cross-functionally with merchants, design, and operations teams to translate product assortments into compelling in-store visual presentations aligned to brand and seasonal priorities
- Leveraged sales, trend, and inventory data to inform visual merchandising decisions, optimizing category placement and enhancing customer engagement
- Oversaw $22–30M fixture budget, ensuring efficient allocation aligned with merchandising priorities
- Led and developed a team of 9 direct reports while managing 30+ vendor relationships
- Established SOPs and processes to improve merchandising execution, speed, and consistency across stores
Visual Merchandising Manager, Corporate Creative
Carter's Retail Inc.
Atlanta, GA
06.2013 - 10.2020
- Drove visual merchandising and styling strategy for 700+ retail stores, elevating in-store experience through trend translation, seasonal storytelling, and cohesive brand execution.
- Led development of seasonal visual merchandising and styling direction, translating trends into impactful in-store presentations aligned to brand and customer experience goals
- Spearheaded fixture innovation initiatives, increasing profits by 85% in initial rollout and 32.5% in Q3
- Created clear visual merchandising guidelines, directives, and toolkits to ensure consistent execution across all store locations
- Led training and communication strategies to drive adoption of visual standards and ensure high-quality execution in stores
- Built feedback loops with field teams to continuously refine merchandising strategies based on store performance and customer response
Brand Concept Specialist
Lane Bryant Outlet
Bensalem, PA
11.2006 - 06.2012
- Developed and executed visual merchandising and styling concepts across 500+ outlet stores, creating engaging and brand-aligned environments
- Designed and directed merchandising and styling strategies, including mannequin styling, fixture placement, and in-store displays to enhance product storytelling
- Analyzed sales and product performance to optimize space allocation and merchandising strategies
- Led training and rollout sessions to support the execution of new initiatives across store teams
Education
Bachelor of Science - Multimedia + Communication Design
The Art Institute of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Effective classroom management
- Curriculum design
- Effective teacher-administrator collaboration
- Academic performance review
- Data-driven decision making
- Fostering student involvement
- Collaborative teacher-parent engagement
- Customized learning strategies
Certification
- Structured English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement - 45 Clock Hour Completion
- LEXIA LETRS Certification - In progress
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Title 1 Reading Interventionist/ELL Instructor
American Heritage Academy
07.2025 - Current
Sr. Manager, Visual Merchandising
Advance Auto Parts
08.2021 - 05.2025
Visual Merchandising Manager, Corporate Creative
Carter's Retail Inc.
06.2013 - 10.2020
Brand Concept Specialist
Lane Bryant Outlet
11.2006 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Multimedia + Communication Design
The Art Institute of Philadelphia