Yasmin Castaneda
Brownsville,Texas
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with a strong focus on time management and problem-solving. Recognized for reliability and adaptability, with a quick ability to learn and apply new skills. Committed to utilizing these qualities to drive team success and make valuable contributions to organizational growth.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DAEP Teacher Assisted/ Special Education Teacher Assisted
South Texas ISD/ Medical Professions
08.2019 - Current
- Assist the teacher in the preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements
- Work under the supervision of a certified teacher
- Major Responsibilities and Duties/ DAEP TEACHER Assisted
- Assist students on classroom work, students working on dual enrollment (TSC) classes and other instructional assignments
- Assist with the administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments
- Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom
- Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students
- Assist the teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports
- Participate in in-service training programs, faculty meetings, and special events
- Work cooperatively with other faculty members and aides to plan and carry out effective school programs
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy
- Special Education Assisted
- Provide educational services for students under the directions of a Special teacher
- Follow IEP and BIP
- Document and provide feedback to teachers
- Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures
- Supervisor: Mr
- Jose Lucio
- Contact:956-214-6100
Special Educational Teacher Assisted
Triumph Public High School
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Supervise students at the Brownsville Academic Center
- Work directly with students D.I is responsible for student’s daily care during school hours
- Train recruits on military discipline; enforce rules and regulations, which includes physical training in the mornings
- Monitor and evaluate students’ progress
- Assist parent conference or meetings to discuss recruits’ overall performance during their participation in the program
- Implement Social Skills in order for students to understand proper ways of communicating with others on a day to day basis
- Instill the fourteen leadership traits which help the students build self-confidence, responsibility, and exhibit a strong sense of pride in them
- This provides leadership when the situation demands
- Evaluate each recruit in the platoon based on the merit point system, making decisions whether or not he/she deserves a promotion, demotion, referral, verbal, or impact training
- Recommendations for suspension to the Administrator may also take place as a last resort
Drill Instructor
Brownsville Academic Center (B.I.S.D.)
10.2015 - 01.2018
- Supervise students at the Brownsville Academic Center
- Work directly with students D.I is responsible for student’s daily care during school hours
- Train recruits on military discipline; enforce rules and regulations, which includes physical training in the mornings
- Monitor and evaluate students’ progress
- Assist parent conference or meetings to discuss recruits’ overall performance during their participation in the program
- Implement Social Skills in order for students to understand proper ways of communicating with others on a day to day basis
- Instill the fourteen leadership traits which help the students build self-confidence, responsibility, and exhibit a strong sense of pride in them
- This provides leadership when the situation demands
- Evaluate each recruit in the platoon based on the merit point system, making decisions whether or not he/she deserves a promotion, demotion, referral, verbal, or impact training
- Recommendations for suspension to the Administrator may also take place as a last resort
- Contact Number: (956)504-6305
Special Ed. BI Aide
BISD/ Ortiz Elementary
08.2014 - 10.2015
- BI aide performs a combination of the following instructional tasks in the classroom to assist the teaching staff of an elementary or secondary school by performing the following duties with students with severe behavioral problems in a BI instructional setting
- BI aide assists in upholding and enforcing school rules
- Assist teachers with the planning, preparing and developing various instructional materials while considering factors such as individual’s needs, abilities, learning level, and physical limitations of students
- BI aide helps teachers with management of behavior of students
- This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed
- BI aide assumes responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, emotional needs.
Site Coordinator/Liberty Middle School Los Fresnos
Communities In Schools of Cameron County
10.2013 - 08.2014
- Responsible for overseeing the daily operations, supervision, and Cased management of CISHOT programs at a specified public-school campus
- Responsibilities include coordinating with local service agencies to provide students with resources; and ensuring TEA requirements are fulfilled
- Provides or coordinates appropriate services and activities such as tutoring, mentoring, group services, and academic support services and events
- Recruits and assesses students for caseload to determine eligibility
- Tracks progress and outcomes for each client and the program
- Ensures complete and accurate data entry and documentation throughout the year
- Attends meetings, training, and other required functions of both CIS-HOT and funder
- Maintain a positive image by understanding and demonstrating the CIS mission, goals and initiatives within the school and community
Drill Instructor
Brownsville Academic Center (B.I.S.D.)
08.2012 - 10.2013
- Supervise students at the Brownsville Academic Center
- Work directly with students D.I is responsible for student’s daily care during school hours
- Train recruits on military discipline; enforce rules and regulations, which includes physical training in the mornings
- Monitor and evaluate students’ progress
- Assist parent conference or meetings to discuss recruits’ overall performance during their participation in the program
- Implement Social Skills in order for students to understand proper ways of communicating with others on a day to day basis
- Instill the fourteen leadership traits which help the students build self-confidence, responsibility, and exhibit a strong sense of pride in them
- This provides leadership when the situation demands
- Evaluate each recruit in the platoon based on the merit point system, making decisions whether or not he/she deserves a promotion, demotion, referral, verbal, or impact training
- Recommendations for suspension to the Administrator may also take place as a last resort
Special Education Inclusion Aid/Behavior Intervention
Brownsville Academic Center (B.I.S.D.)
12.2008 - 06.2012
- Supervise students at the Brownsville Academic Center
- Work directly with students D.I is responsible for student’s daily care during school hours
- Train recruits on military discipline; enforce rules and regulations, which includes physical training in the mornings
- Monitor and evaluate students’ progress
- Assist parent conference or meetings to discuss recruits’ overall performance during their participation in the program
- Implement Social Skills in order for students to understand proper ways of communicating with others on a day to day basis
- Instill the fourteen leadership traits which help the students build self-confidence, responsibility, and exhibit a strong sense of pride in them
- This provides leadership when the situation demands
- Evaluate each recruit in the platoon based on the merit point system, making decisions whether or not he/she deserves a promotion, demotion, referral, verbal, or impact training
- Recommendations for suspension to the Administrator may also take place as a last resort
Drill Instructor
Brownsville Academic Center (B.I.S.D.)/ Teen Learning Community
08.2001 - 12.2008
- Supervise students at the Brownsville Academic Center
- Work directly with students D.I is responsible for student’s daily care during school hours
- Train recruits on military discipline; enforce rules and regulations, which includes physical training in the mornings
- Monitor and evaluate students’ progress
- Assist parent conference or meetings to discuss recruits’ overall performance during their participation in the program
- Implement Social Skills in order for students to understand proper ways of communicating with others on a day to day basis
- Instill the fourteen leadership traits which help the students build self-confidence, responsibility, and exhibit a strong sense of pride in them
- This provides leadership when the situation demands
- Evaluate each recruit in the platoon based on the merit point system, making decisions whether or not he/she deserves a promotion, demotion, referral, verbal, or impact training
- Recommendations for suspension to the Administrator may also take place as a last resort
Security Guard
Valley Regional Medical Center
01.2000 - 08.2001
- Always open to complete assigned tasks in an orderly manner.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
08.2010
Associate in Arts - undefined
University of Texas at Brownsville
01.2008
High School Graduate - undefined
Porter High School
01.1997
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Positive role model and mentor
- Classroom instruction
- Conflict resolution
- Collaborative learning
- Student-centered learning
- Small group instruction
- Learning strategies
- Innovative lesson planning
- Student rapport
Military Experience
- Organization:370th Transportation/812th QM
- Position/Title: Unit Supply Clerk92 Yankee /Medical Supply specialist
- Period of SERVICE1999-06-09 -2010-06-21
- Active Army/ Reserves (Sept.1999)
- Graduated from basic training November23,1999
- Graduated from advanced individual training February25,2000
- Military Occupation serve /unit Supply Clerk (92 Y/ Security/Medical Support
- Expiration date June2010
- Station in Harlingen, Texas,812th QM Unit
- Rank: CPL Grade: E-4
- Deployed to Germany,2006-01-05 -2006-12-12
- Served Iraqi Enduring Freedom/ Support in Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany.
- National Defense Service Medal/ Global War on Terrorism Service Medal/Army Service Ribbon/Armed Forces Reserves Medal W/M Device.
- Honorable Discharge2010-06-24
Certification
- First Aid Certification Mental youth Health
- TEXAS Driver's License
- Nonviolent Crisis Prevention & Intervention Training (CPI)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
DAEP Teacher Assisted/ Special Education Teacher Assisted
South Texas ISD/ Medical Professions
08.2019 - Current
Special Educational Teacher Assisted
Triumph Public High School
08.2018 - 08.2019
Drill Instructor
Brownsville Academic Center (B.I.S.D.)
10.2015 - 01.2018
Special Ed. BI Aide
BISD/ Ortiz Elementary
08.2014 - 10.2015
Site Coordinator/Liberty Middle School Los Fresnos
Communities In Schools of Cameron County
10.2013 - 08.2014
Drill Instructor
Brownsville Academic Center (B.I.S.D.)
08.2012 - 10.2013
Special Education Inclusion Aid/Behavior Intervention
Brownsville Academic Center (B.I.S.D.)
12.2008 - 06.2012
Drill Instructor
Brownsville Academic Center (B.I.S.D.)/ Teen Learning Community
08.2001 - 12.2008
Security Guard
Valley Regional Medical Center
01.2000 - 08.2001
Associate in Arts - undefined
University of Texas at Brownsville
High School Graduate - undefined
Porter High School
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
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