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Yuanxi Huang Castillo

Kent,WA

Summary

Devoted, intentional, and multilingual teacher with over 14 years’ experience invested in learning and teaching to bring equality and social justice in education. Specialized in relationship building and differentiated instruction to activate children's own nature desire to learn through hands on learning materials and culturally responsive learning environment.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Kent School District
08.2023 - Current
  • Coordinate with general education teachers and other ASC teacher to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for meeting students' needs and IEP goals.
  • Implement functional routines, pivotal response training, discrete trial training, behavior modification strategies, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Building a strong team with my paras to create a loving and supporting classroom climates and high structures to maximum students' strengths and meet individual needs.
  • Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.

Long-Term Substitute Teacher, 5th&2rd&preschool

Franklin Pierce School District
3 2022 - 06.2023
  • Created and implemented engaging unit plans that meet students individual interests, address growth needs and adhere to Washington State standards.
  • Create and implement engaging unit plans that meet students individual interests, address growth needs and adhere to Washington State standards.
  • Served as an Special education teacher in Early learning Center as classroom teacher and extended day teacher&supervisor to work with students IEP and data collection.

Paraeducator /Substitute Teacher, K-5

Kent School District
09.2021 - 03.2022
  • Assisted teacher(s) in various special education programs and worked with special need students from minor to severe behavior challenges.
  • Worked in K-4th grade classroom settings to lead ELA and Math WIN groups, collected detailed data to monitor and help students achieve their IEP goals.

Montessori Plus School Director/ Teacher

Montessori Plus School
04.2020 - 06.2021
  • Responded to parent inquiries and providing tours for enrollment.
  • Developed and implemented individualized learning plans, group lesson plans, and classroom activities like circle time and presentations to all primary Montessori materials.
  • Prepared classroom materials and environment accordingly to Montessori pedagogy and needs of children.
  • Monitored and tracked children’s progress in daily, weekly and monthly basis and communicated with parents regularly and hosted Parents and Teachers conferences.

Daycare Director/ Licensee/Teacher

Little Multilingual Academy
01.2019 - 04.2020
  • Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
  • Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.

Church Daycare Teacher

Life Center Administrator
04.2017 - Current
  • Implemented Christian based curriculum to enhance classes with learningfocused activities for children 2 years to 12 years old.


Child and Youth Program Teacher Assistant

McChord Child and Youth Development Center
05.2014 - 01.2018
  • Conducted classroom activities in an environment which promoted participant interest and positive interactions between the children and other adults in the center.
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Supervisor and Lead Teacher

Rise Immersion Subject English
10.2010 - 04.2013
  • Supervised and trained preschool teachers, including lesson plan oversight and teaching observation.
  • Taught English in an immersion classroom with fun engaging materials, in a positive and organized environment.

Education

Early Childhood Education Teaching Certification

Northwest Education Development
07.2024

Bilingual Teaching Certification

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA
06.2024

Special Education Teaching Certification Prek-12

Northwest Education Development
05.2001 -

Master in Education - K-8 And ELL Education

Antioch University of Seattle
Seattle, WA
06.2021 - Current

Certification - Montessori Teacher Education

Montessori Teachers Preparation of WA
Kent, WA
10.2019 - 06.2021

Certification - Early Childhood Education

Pierce College
Lakewood, WA
09.2015 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nutrition Education

Lingnan Normal University
Guangdong, China
09.2006 - 06.2010

Skills

Conflict resolution techniques

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Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Kent School District
08.2023 - Current

Paraeducator /Substitute Teacher, K-5

Kent School District
09.2021 - 03.2022

Master in Education - K-8 And ELL Education

Antioch University of Seattle
06.2021 - Current

Montessori Plus School Director/ Teacher

Montessori Plus School
04.2020 - 06.2021

Certification - Montessori Teacher Education

Montessori Teachers Preparation of WA
10.2019 - 06.2021

Daycare Director/ Licensee/Teacher

Little Multilingual Academy
01.2019 - 04.2020

Church Daycare Teacher

Life Center Administrator
04.2017 - Current

Certification - Early Childhood Education

Pierce College
09.2015 - 08.2016

Child and Youth Program Teacher Assistant

McChord Child and Youth Development Center
05.2014 - 01.2018

Supervisor and Lead Teacher

Rise Immersion Subject English
10.2010 - 04.2013

Bachelor of Science - Nutrition Education

Lingnan Normal University
09.2006 - 06.2010

Special Education Teaching Certification Prek-12

Northwest Education Development
05.2001 -

Long-Term Substitute Teacher, 5th&2rd&preschool

Franklin Pierce School District
3 2022 - 06.2023

Early Childhood Education Teaching Certification

Northwest Education Development

Bilingual Teaching Certification

Pacific Lutheran University
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