Zenon Castro
Indio,CA
Summary
Versatile and dedicated future teacher with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Custodian Maintenance
Coachella Valley Unified School District
05.2019 - Current
- Maintained floor cleaning and waxing equipment.
- Reported damages and hazardous conditions to management for further action.
- Followed safety protocols and safe use of protective gear to prevent injury to self and others.
- Maintained optimal supply levels to meet daily and special cleaning needs.
- Ensured healthy learning environment with thorough daily cleaning of classrooms, restrooms, and common areas.
- Assisted in inventory management to ensure adequate supplies were always available for custodial needs.
- Identified repair needs and major maintenance concerns, and escalated issues to management.
- Supervised supplies in inventory and submitted reorder requests.
Custodian 2
Coachella Valley Unified School District
11.2012 - 05.2019
- Supported event setup and tear-down, contributing to successful school functions.
- Maintained floor cleaning and waxing equipment.
- Performed daily facility checklists for cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.
- Reported damages and hazardous conditions to management for further action.
- Ensured healthy learning environment with thorough daily cleaning of classrooms, restrooms, and common areas.
- Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
- Collaborated with other custodial staff to complete larger projects efficiently and effectively.
- Operated buffers and burnishers to clean and polish floors.
Para Educator Special Education
Coachella Valley Unified School District
09.2009 - 11.2012
- Participated in professional development opportunities
- Kept open and frequent communication with families to provide regular updates on child's academic progress and individualized needs.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
- Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
- Promoted self-advocacy skills by teaching students how to express their needs effectively within classroom setting.
- Supported students'' social-emotional development through one-on-one counseling sessions and group activities.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Enhanced student learning by providing individualized support and accommodations for special education students.
- Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
- Improved classroom management by implementing behavior modification strategies and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Delivered efficient instruction by assisting with lesson planning and materials preparation.
- Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06.2015
Bachelor of Arts -
California State University San Bernardino
Palm Desert, CA06.2008
Associate of Arts -
College of The Desert
Palm Desert, CA06.2005
High School Diploma -
Coachella Valley High School
Thermal, CA06.2001
Skills
- Canvas
- Google (docs, slides, sheets)
- Zoom (lessons and meetings)
- AERIES
- Critical thinking skills
- Communication skills
- Creativity
- Leadership
Special Recognition & Acknowledgment
Coachella Valley Unified School District
- Site staff support of the year 2016
Raul Ruiz M.D California Congressional District 36
- Certificate of congressional recognition for 2016 employee of the year
Assembly member Eduardo Garcia
- California legislator Assembly certificate of recognition 2016 employee of the year
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Custodian Maintenance
Coachella Valley Unified School District
05.2019 - Current
Custodian 2
Coachella Valley Unified School District
11.2012 - 05.2019
Para Educator Special Education
Coachella Valley Unified School District
09.2009 - 11.2012
Master of Arts - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts -
California State University San Bernardino
Associate of Arts -
College of The Desert
High School Diploma -
Coachella Valley High School
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