Yasida Castrejon
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher with expertise in differentiated instruction, IEP development, and classroom management. Committed to motivating students and fostering a positive learning environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Bilingual Spanish Teacher (ESL)
Chicago Public School: Steinmetz College Prep
Chicago, IL
05.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans integrating cultural aspects of Spanish-speaking countries.
- Facilitated interactive classroom activities to enhance language acquisition and retention.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and tailored feedback sessions.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects promoting bilingual education.
Special Education Teacher
Chicago Public Schools: Steinmetz College Prep
Chicago, IL
08.2021 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans (IEPs) to meet diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess student progress and adapt strategies.
- Implemented evidence-based instructional techniques to enhance learning outcomes for students with disabilities.
- Utilized assistive technology tools to support communication and learning in the classroom.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Monitored behavioral interventions, adjusting approaches based on ongoing student assessments and feedback.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Implemented individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs, ensuring personalized support.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Developed individualized education plans to meet diverse student needs.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to enhance classroom engagement.
Education
No Degree - CPS Certified Interpreter For IEP Meeting
Chicago Public School
08-2025
Endorsement - Spanish Bilingual/ESL
City Colleges of Chicago
Chicago, IL12-2024
Master of Arts - Special Education LBS1
National Louis University
Chicago, IL05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Illinois State University
Normal, Illinois, IL12-2016
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Co-teaching experience
- Lesson planning
- Collaborative teamwork/teaching
- Inclusion strategies
- Group and individual instruction
- IEP implementation/development
- Individualized instruction
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Fluent Spanish
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Bilingual Spanish Teacher (ESL)
Chicago Public School: Steinmetz College Prep
05.2025 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Chicago Public Schools: Steinmetz College Prep
08.2021 - Current
No Degree - CPS Certified Interpreter For IEP Meeting
Chicago Public School
Endorsement - Spanish Bilingual/ESL
City Colleges of Chicago
Master of Arts - Special Education LBS1
National Louis University
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Illinois State University