Claudia Castillo is an experienced educator with a proven record of mentoring students to improve education strategies. She has expertise in curriculum design, assessment improvement, student development, classroom management, differentiated instruction, and technology integration. Her career has focused on assessing student needs and designing coursework to maximize comprehension across middle and high school levels.
Claudia Castillo is an experienced educator with a proven record of mentoring students to improve education strategies. She has expertise in curriculum design, assessment improvement, student development, classroom management, differentiated instruction, and technology integration. Her career has focused on assessing student needs and designing coursework to maximize comprehension across middle and high school levels.
Claudia Castillo is an experienced educator with a proven record of mentoring students to improve education strategies. She has expertise in curriculum design, assessment improvement, student development, classroom management, differentiated instruction, and technology integration. Her career has focused on assessing student needs and designing coursework to maximize comprehension across middle and high school levels.
Claudia Castillo is an experienced educator with a proven record of mentoring students to improve education strategies. She has expertise in curriculum design, assessment improvement, student development, classroom management, differentiated instruction, and technology integration. Her career has focused on assessing student needs and designing coursework to maximize comprehension across middle and high school levels.
(515) 779-0426 Vision-driven change agent with career-long record of mentoring and advocating for students to improve education strategy. Proven talent for assessing the needs of middle and Claudia.castillo250@gmail.com high school students with established experience in the educational field to design course work and curriculums to maximum comprehension and retention of language. Growth- claudia-castillo.weebly.com focused thought leader with expertise spanning education, assessment improvement, student development, curriculum design and implementation, classroom management, differentiated instruction, student motivation, standardized testing, program design and EDUCATION assessment, and technology integration. Exceptionally dedicated professional with keen interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Master of Education, Assessment, Curriculum, and Instruction, Walden University, 2016 EXPERIENCE IN EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Secondary Taejon Christian International School
th th Education: Spanish (5 -12 ) | Daejeon, South Korea | August 2014 to Current English as a Second Language Diploma Program English B High Level- Year 1 (11th Grade) (K-12th) Drake University, 2008 • Instruct students in first year of reputable two-year Diploma Program. • Achieve program goals through development of students’ intercultural understanding and enable students to comprehend and utilize language in a Associates Degree, Liberal Arts variety of different contexts and purposes. Des Moines Area Community • Motivate and prepare students for DP Year 2 exams. College, 2006 • Magnify student knowledge through successful combination of teacher-based, peer and self-evaluations. Honors, Teacher Quality Partnership • Administer language-based assessments, classroom projects and supplemental Grant activities to foster student growth and understanding of the English language.
SKILLS Middle Years Program (MYP) Language B: English Teacher (6 th, 8th, 9th, & 10th Grade) • Gauge and evaluate student progress in order to tailor lesson plans to reflect Bilingual, English and Spanish overall World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA) Consortium. • Cultivate relationships with students to promote positive and supportive ELL/ ESL Teaching learning environment. • Pioneered creation and implementation of interactive and engaging curriculum, Curriculum Design and lessons, reading material and assessments. Implementation • Direct and maintain student e-portfolios to track yearly progress. • Provide constructive feedback to develop and enhance program structure and Differentiated Instruction management procedures.
Classroom Management MYP Design, Humanities, and Science Push-In Support Teacher (7th – 10th Grade) Student Motivation • Oversee and adjust instruction and assessment efforts to ensure common goal achievement in accordance with WIDA. Standardized Testing • Supervise overall student progress, gauge direction and pace of instruction. • Design effective interdisciplinary units through collaborations with teachers in Program Design and Improvement various subjects. • Devise innovative strategies with colleagues in creation of comprehensible and Technology Integration effective classroom approaches for ELLs. • Support and advocate for ELLs and teachers to achieve program goals. Adobe Photoshop and InDesign
Advanced Level Microsoft Office
Google Apps Implementation
Claudia Castillo EXPERIENCE IN EDUCATION (Continued) PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT SAT/PSAT Test Coordinator • IB MYP & DP Training • Devise and distribute testing instructions for students and staff prior to testing days • World-Class Instructional at one of only College Board authorized centers in Korea. Design and Assessment Model, • Liaise with school and College Board to ensure aligned objectives. WIDA • Designate proctors and hall monitors for testing days in accordance with standard • Brain-Based Learning procedures. • Teacher-to-Teacher Reflection • Regulate inventory of testing material. • Sheltered Instruction • Observe testing event to guarantee supplies are collected, rooms reserved and Operational Protocol, SIOP students directed to specified testing location. • Writing to Learn • Assemble all testing materials after completion of testing for pickup. • Professional Learning Communities, PLCs Weeks Middle School • Teachers of English to Speakers Des Moines, Iowa | August 2014 to July 2014 of Other Languages, TESOL ESL/ELL Teacher & Sheltered Math Co-Teacher (6th – 8th Grade Intermediate, Advanced, • Standards Referenced Grading Beginner, and Early Intermediate) • Kagan Student Engagement • Formalized unique and engaging curriculum to align with individual student need • Iowa Culture and Learning and adhere to districts pacing guide. Communities, ICLC • Created and introduced effective classroom management plans. • Capturing Kids’ Hearts • Partnered with family members of students to enhance overall learning experience and address individual needs. • Fostered creation of effective curriculum map for variety of English language COMMUNITY learning levels. INVOLVEMENT • Utilized research-based methods and data to advance teaching efforts. • Mentored students and offered encouragement to reach their personal academic • Elementary Cheer Club goals. February 2018- Present • Admissions Essay Examiner, Yearbook and 8th Grade Dance Committee Advisor Drake University, 2013 to • Spearheaded and established successful yearbook and dance committee. Present • Chartered creation and revision of content for school yearbook. • Cheerleading Coach, 2014 to • Engineered fundraising activities, led to exceeding monetary funding goals. Present • National Junior Honor Society ESL/ELL Co-Teacher: Earth Science & Government (8th Graders ranging from Emerging- Co-Advisor Native English Proficiency ) • Prom Committee Advisor, 2014 • Differentiated instruction efficiently for ELLs taking high school credit courses during to 2015 their eighth-grade year. • KAIST English Outreach, 2014 • Collaborated with core teachers to design and implement effective strategies aimed to 2015 at addressing diverse set of student needs. • Computer & English Classes for • Facilitated student learning and overall achievement with classroom tools. Adult Learners, 2014 • Dream to Teach, 2014 Spanish Instructor (6th – 8th Grade Beginner/ Introduction Course) • Latina Leadership Initiative of • Nurtured innovative and interactive curriculum and learning environment by Greater Des Moines, 2013 to utilizing expertise in language acquisition in Spanish language. 2014 • Programmed captivating lessons to motivate students to participate, learn and • Grace Lutheran Church, appreciate Spanish culture. Bilingual Outreach Teacher, • Revised instruction for native Spanish speakers. 2013 to 2014 • Enabled self-managing room with incorporation of classroom management plan.
