Yahaira Castro-Aguirre
BLOOMFIELD
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated bilingual educator with a proven track record at Orange Public School District. I was awarded the Governor's Teacher of the Year 2023-2024. My goal is to enhancing student language acquisition and reading comprehension through innovative curriculum development. Skilled in Bilingual curriculum writing and fostering collaboration among educators, I prioritize student-centered learning and effective communication with families to drive academic success. I believe in the power of collaboration to insure student academic success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
2nd Grade Bilingual Teacher
Orange Public School District
09.2020 - Current
- Facilitated the development of students'' social-emotional skills by integrating character education into daily lessons.
- Boosted bilingual (new comers and bridging ) students'' reading comprehension skills by implementing targeted literacy interventions and strategies.
- Assisted struggling readers with individualized support, resulting in marked improvements in their reading abilities.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop bilingual curriculum materials, resulting in more effective teaching strategies.
- Enhanced student language acquisition by incorporating culturally relevant materials and activities in lessons.
- Utilized various assessment tools to track student progress, providing targeted instruction for improvement.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication and collaboration regarding student progress.
- Led professional development workshops for fellow teachers on best practices for bilingual education, fostering a collaborative teaching community.
- Built strong relationships with parents through conferences and events, ensuring open lines of communication about their child''s academic progress.
ESL / Bilingual LPM Program Adjunct Prof.
Eastwick College of New Jersey
03.2019 - 09.2021
- Cultivated critical thinking skills through challenging assignments that required analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information from various sources.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
- Arranged syllabus, developed schedule, and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
Education
Master of Science - Childhood Education With The Bilingual Extension
Fordham University
New York01-2017
Spanish Literature And Humanities
York College of New York
Jamaica, NY06-2014
Skills
- ESL/Bilingual Curriculum Writing
- Collaborate with school and district coaches and supervisors
- School Leadership Team
- Collaborate and support school based family STEM, Literacy and Mathematics Nights
- Student-centered learning
- Collaborate with colleges and administration on students data based analysis that help to contribute to important school based decision making
Certification
- Standard Certification for Prek-3rd grade
- Standard Certification for Bilingual Education
Gov. Teacher of the Year 2023-2024
On 2023 I was proudly one of the winner of the Annual Governor's Educator of the Year (GEOY) Award for Orange Public School District.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
2nd Grade Bilingual Teacher
Orange Public School District
09.2020 - Current
ESL / Bilingual LPM Program Adjunct Prof.
Eastwick College of New Jersey
03.2019 - 09.2021
Master of Science - Childhood Education With The Bilingual Extension
Fordham University
Spanish Literature And Humanities
York College of New York
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