Roberto Castañeda
Teacher and Small Business Owner
Austin,TX
Summary
Skilled individual with passion for helping students reach academic goals. Creates engaging learning experiences tailored to meet individual student needs. Hard-working candidate develops strategies to help students bolster academic performance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Small Business Owner
Constant Lawn and Gardener LLC
06.2019 - Current
- Expertise in creating sustainable solutions for landscaping projects
- Enhanced outdoor environments by implementing shade structures, hardscapes, and personalized designs
- Provide comprehensive construction and project management services from initiation to completion
Mathematics Instructional Coach
Austin Independent School District
02.2024 - Current
- Provide induction and mentoring supports for new teachers in STEM subjects
- Secondary and post-secondary teacher of mathematics courses and topics
- Assist students in bridging mathematical learning gaps
Research Associate: Mathematics
The University of Pittsburgh, Institute for Learning
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Conducted research trends in mathematics education
- Authored curricula addressing student misconceptions in mathematics
- Designed and facilitated professional development for secondary and post-secondary educators
UTeach Induction Coordinator
The University of Texas at Austin
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Supported a cohort of beginning STEM teachers with induction and mentoring supports
- Conducted and analyzed needs assessments as a framework for professional development
- Designed and facilitated a series of workshops for STEM teachers across UTeach replication sites.
Education
Master of Science - Mathematics Education
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Texas A&M University
12.1995
Skills
- Growth Mindset/Mathematical Mindset
- Collaborative & Communicative
- Problem-solver
- Backwards Designer
- Problem and Project-based learning
Hiking, biking, cooking, surfing
Nature is one of the oldest teachers. Outdoor learning experiences are essential for people to connect with the earth, breath, wind, sun, birds and water...and ultimately reconnecting with the self.
Timeline
Mathematics Instructional Coach
Austin Independent School District
02.2024 - Current
Small Business Owner
Constant Lawn and Gardener LLC
06.2019 - Current
Research Associate: Mathematics
The University of Pittsburgh, Institute for Learning
01.2016 - 01.2017
UTeach Induction Coordinator
The University of Texas at Austin
01.2009 - 01.2012
Master of Science - Mathematics Education
Texas State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Texas A&M University
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