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Samantha Casto

Spokane Valley

Summary

Caring and excited educator committed to providing students with the academic and social skills necessary for a successful future. Possesses a natural ability and appreciation of children and their ability to grow and learn. Communicates and collaborates well with staff, students and parents. Easily cultivates trusting and productive relationships with adults and students. Willing to work above and beyond to achieve goals both personally and professionally. Dedicated to continuing own education and training in order to better serve students, school, and community.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Central Valley School District
03.2021 - Current
  • Developed and implemented individualized education plans to meet diverse student needs.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance support strategies for students with disabilities.
  • Adapted instructional materials and teaching methods to improve student engagement and learning outcomes.
  • Monitored student progress and adjusted interventions based on data-driven assessments.

Core Substitute

Sunrise Elementary School
Spokane, WA
01.2021 - 03.2021
  • Managed classrooms from grades K-5, LAP room and Special Education
  • Help teacher’s around the building with making copies and organizing
  • Help with arrival and dismissal of students

Student Teacher

Greenacres Elementary School
Greenacres, WA
10.2020 - 12.2020
  • Collaborated with host teacher to develop lesson plans
  • Implemented lesson plans for all academic areas based on Common Core curriculum

Student Teacher

Mica Peak High School
Spokane Valley, WA
09.2020 - 10.2020
  • Managed classroom of 6 students using behavioral or educational management strategies
  • Individualized lessons according to students’ interests, strengths and needs
  • Participated in IEP meetings
  • Participated in Parent Teacher Conferences

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Special Education

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
12-2020

Associate of Arts (AA-DTA) - undefined

Spokane Community College
Spokane, WA
01-2017

Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
06-2022

Skills

  • Differentiated instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Individual education plans ieps
  • Small group instruction

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Central Valley School District
03.2021 - Current

Core Substitute

Sunrise Elementary School
01.2021 - 03.2021

Student Teacher

Greenacres Elementary School
10.2020 - 12.2020

Student Teacher

Mica Peak High School
09.2020 - 10.2020

Associate of Arts (AA-DTA) - undefined

Spokane Community College

Bachelor of Arts - Special Education

Western Governors University

Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction

Western Governors University