Yarimell Castro
Waterbury,CT
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Teacher
LULAC Head Start
New Haven, CT
03.2023 - Current
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
Family Support Provider
The Villages
Hartford, CT
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Assessed student performance and provided feedback to facilitate student success.
Head Teacher
Hall Neighborhood House
Bridgeport, CT
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
Spanish Teacher
Department Of Education Of Puerto Rico
Corozal Puerto Rico
08.2007 - 05.2018
- Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
- Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.
- Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
- Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
- Created supportive learning environment for foreign students to nurture budding language development.
- Reported progress of students and results of testing to school board and principal.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Teacher Education
Bayamón Central University
Bayamón PR05.2006
Skills
- Foundational Knowledge
- Multicultural Populations
- School Counseling
- Student Evaluation
- Post-Secondary Education
- Staff Evaluations
Accomplishments
In May 2022 I published my own novel entitled: I will live to meet you, nominated in Colombia for best novel published by the Praise Music Awards.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Timeline
Head Teacher
LULAC Head Start
03.2023 - Current
Family Support Provider
The Villages
10.2022 - 03.2023
Head Teacher
Hall Neighborhood House
10.2021 - 10.2022
Spanish Teacher
Department Of Education Of Puerto Rico
08.2007 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Teacher Education
Bayamón Central University
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