Tonya Peters Castillejo

• Supported students in understanding religious concepts, scientific principles, mathematical operations, language skills, and reading comprehension. Helped create engaging lesson plans to enhance learning experiences. Assisted in evaluating student progress through assessments and feedback.
• Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
• Implemented classroom management strategies to foster an engaging and supportive learning environment.
• Evaluated student progress utilizing formative and summative assessments.
• Engaged with parents to promote student development in both academic and social domains.
• Implemented technology integration into curriculum to enhance student engagement and learning experiences.
• Engaged in professional development initiatives to enhance knowledge of educational trends and best practices for teaching 5th grade students.
• Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons, connecting subject matter across various topics.
• Cultivated strong relationships with students to enhance a positive and supportive learning environment.
• Executed differentiated instruction strategies to optimize learning experiences for diverse student needs.
• Fostered critical thinking skills in students through complex problem-solving tasks and engaging discussions.
• Cultivated open communication and fostered positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
• Developed lesson plans aligned with state curriculum standards and designed educational programs to achieve learning objectives.
• Encourage students to become independent learners.
• Oversaw MIP record management for all educators and facilitated training sessions on MIP software to enhance user proficiency.
• Supported instructional staff in developing unit plans and ensured accurate entry into AtlasID for streamlined access.
• Supported administrative efforts to ensure compliance with accreditation standards and requirements.
• Substitute certified director for VPK program when necessary.

• Catechetical leader for faculty, staff, and students
• Designed master schedules and calendars
• Directed student recruitment and admissions, and increased enrollment by 75%
• Managed recruitment, hiring, attendance, and dismissal of all teachers and staff.
• Created and implemented action plans for development, facilities, academics, marketing, technology, and enrollment.
• Data disaggregation is performed, and data is applied to plan instructional goals.
• Ensured all team members understood the objectives and aligned their plans with the strategies.
• Started the ASE program to obtain student success.
• Taught and supported teachers how to unit plan.
• Cultivated beneficial relationships with staff members, students, and parents.
• Mentored and coached new teachers and interns, answering inquiries and building a collaborative environment.
• Coordinated, organized, and implemented all faculty professional development and training opportunities.
• Performed teacher and support-staff performance appraisals, including pre and post-observation conferences.
• Designed methods for improvement and incorporated opportunities for change to increase student achievement.
• Oversaw the accreditation process, including two site visits
• Implemented new STREAM (science, technology, religion, engineering, art, and math) program and saw it through accreditation resulting in St. Charles becoming one of the first Emerging STREAM schools.
• Fully implemented a new robotics program for all ages: pre-kindergarten program through 8th grade.
• Started a 3-year-old program to feed into our preschool and elementary program.
• Introduced new software to teachers: Curriculum Trak, Google Education, Class Dojo
• Supported IT Coordinator in managing Apple devices and network
• Trained employees in numerous positions such as; teachers, teachers assistants, admission director, advancement director, athletic director, assistant principal, and administrative assistants.
• Led the student disciplinary process.
• Led curriculum development to enhance educational outcomes and align with Catholic values.
• Oversaw faculty evaluations, providing constructive feedback to improve instructional practices.
• Developed and managed budgetary processes to ensure financial sustainability of programs.
• Collaborated with parents and stakeholders to strengthen partnerships for student success.
• Established policies and procedures that promote student safety and well-being within the school environment.
• Organized professional development opportunities aimed at enhancing teacher effectiveness and leadership skills.
• Directed fundraising efforts, engaging the community to support school initiatives and resources.
• Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
• Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
• Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
• Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
• Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
• Improved student outcomes by analyzing data and adjusting instructional practices accordingly.
• Developed strong relationships with stakeholders to foster trust, collaboration, and commitment to shared goals.
• Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
• Increased teacher effectiveness through comprehensive coaching, professional development opportunities, and mentorship programs.
• Addressed discipline issues promptly while maintaining fairness; sustaining positive relationships among faculty members.
• Promoted diversity within the school community through inclusive policies, programming, and recruitment efforts.
• Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
• Collaborated with the Parent-Teacher Association to address parent concerns and foster a supportive community for student success.
• Streamlined school operations by evaluating processes and procedures, identifying inefficiencies, and recommending improvements.
• Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
• Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
• Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
• Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
• Championed technology integration in classrooms to increase efficiency in lesson delivery while also preparing students for the digital age.
• Evaluated curriculum materials for alignment with state standards, ensuring consistency across grade levels and subject areas.
• Spearheaded successful grant applications leading to increased funding for various school initiatives.
• Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
• Supervised afterschool program to promote student growth and maintain safety for all attendees.
• Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
• Oversaw the development of extracurricular programs that enhanced student life beyond the classroom setting.
• Devised creative fundraising strategies which significantly bolstered available financial resources needed for academic enrichment activities.
• Led transition to remote learning during unprecedented times, ensuring minimal disruption to education.
• Led accreditation process, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and educational standards.
• Coordinated facility upgrades and maintenance, ensuring safe and modern learning environment.
• Negotiated with vendors to secure resources, enhancing learning environment without significantly increasing costs.
• Enhanced safety protocols, creating secure and welcoming school environment for students and staff.
• Implemented school-wide behavior management system, reducing classroom disruptions and fostering better learning environment.
• Boosted student retention rates by introducing engaging and relevant extracurricular activities.
• Oversaw annual budget planning process, allocating funds strategically to areas of greatest impact.
• Conducted comprehensive data analysis to identify areas for instructional improvement, leading targeted interventions.
• Facilitated professional learning communities, encouraging collaboration and shared best practices among faculty.
• Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
• Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
• Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
• Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
• Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
• Counseled students about rules and policies during school assemblies.

Designing an Integrated Gymnasium with STREAM and Labs

• Project overview: With the Pastor, I helped lead the design and implementation of a school gymnasium with four classrooms, integrating STREAM spaces, a robotics lab, a science lab, and a classroom to support interdisciplinary learning.
• Planning and stakeholders: I coordinated with the Pastor and the Diocese of Venice Building Department, architects, and general contractors to define program needs, accessibility, safety, equipment, and budget constraints.
• Design decisions: To maximize flexible use, the gym includes a movable partition to create separate instructional zones, reinforced floors and power/data drops for robotics and lab equipment, fume- and ventilation-controlled areas for the science lab, and modular furniture to support both hands-on STREAM activities and traditional lessons.
• Outcome and impact: The completed facility supports project-based learning, enabling students and staff to run concurrent physical education, engineering challenges, science investigations, and classroom instruction in a single, adaptable space that aligns the environment with curriculum goals.

• Created and maintained school policies and procedures (academic, administrative, conduct)
• Assessed faculty and improved teacher performance via professional development and one-on-one mentoring
• Used informal and formal evaluation tools
• Designed and implemented a digital unit-planning template
• Led iPad Implementation Committee for one-to-one rollout (AUP, student/parent orientations, faculty PD)
• Converted curriculum textbook resources from paper to 95% digital
• Evaluated third-party textbook vendors to align with school needs
• Collaborated with department heads to update curriculum and source new resources
• Coordinated with publishers to transition contracted books to digital platforms
• Hired, trained, and scheduled all substitutes
• Assisted principal with new faculty hiring
• Developed New Teacher Orientation and Substitute Orientation programs
• Aligned departmental needs with administrative vision for student success alongside department heads
• Coordinated school-wide Award Ceremony, Baccalaureate, and Graduation programs
• Assisted with Student Management Software implementation (Rediker)
• Monitored students’ academic success
• Coordinated and monitored English Language Learner programs

• Participated in a “One Principal and Two Schools” model to train assistant principals for principal roles
• Served in a two-year position
• Managed day-to-day school operations
• Assisted with the accreditation process
• Supervised and evaluated teachers
• Handled all bookkeeping and trained the Administrative Assistant in QuickBooks and bookkeeping procedures
• Supported the student discipline process
• Supported the principal

• Requested principal’s help to manage a second school and took the position
• Participated in the diocese’s “One Principal and Two Schools” model to train assistant principals for principal roles
• Notre Dame assistant principal left in October, leaving no assistant administrator
• Assumed assistant principal responsibilities for two schools
• Oversaw one-to-one program scheduled to end in June 2012
• Collaborated with a team to create a five-year strategic plan
• Managed day-to-day operations of both schools