Deborah Castro Email & Phone Number

Paramount, California, United States

• Developed learning goals for diverse populations, incorporating technology and interactive learning strategies to enhance achievement for over 200 learners annually
• Integrated digital solutions using various LMS and eLearning tools to provide learners with an engaging learning curriculum experience
• Created an inclusive classroom with a focus on the needs of general education learners, special needs learners, and English language learners
• Tracked, monitored, and evaluated learner performance data and tailored a lesson plan to individual strengths and weaknesses to improve academic performance; resulting in a 92% learner passing rate
• Facilitate professional development sessions focused on instructional best practices, differentiated instruction, assessment strategies, and data-driven decision-making
• Created and maintained accurate and organized learner records, including grades, attendance, and progress reports, using technology to ensure timely and accurate communication with colleagues and stakeholders

Huntington Park, California, United States

• Utilized excellent communication skills to effectively communicate with students, parents, and colleagues daily
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills by identifying and addressing student learning gaps to ensure academic success
• Built and maintained positive relationships with students and parents, resulting in a high level of trust and satisfaction
• Led extracurricular activities, including events and community service projects, to promote student engagement and success
• Analyzed data to evaluate student progress and adjust teaching strategies as necessary to maximize student learning outcomes
• Conducted regular performance evaluations and assessments and provided feedback to students to encourage growth and development.

Fullerton, California, United States

• Trained and oversaw a diverse team of 15+ therapists, parents, and teachers, ensuring the implementation of ABA techniques and data-driven progress analysis. Maintained regular communication with BCBAs to provide.
• Analyzed collected data on teacher, parent, and student progress, and made necessary adjustments to programming goals
• Created and delivered presentations on new technologies and communicated changes in reporting and documentation practices
• Conducted training programs for parents and staff members to enhance skill transfer and maximize treatment effectiveness.
• Developed resources to support therapists, parents, and teachers in fostering the client's social and daily living skills
• Authored comprehensive functional behavior assessments and progress reports evaluating the achievement of goals by clients, parents, and teachers

Santa Ana, California, United States

• Effectively managed classrooms of up to 30 students through regular participation in team-building activities and the integration of game-based learning
• Trained and mentored newcomers and effectively ensured their smooth transition by guiding and training them in their onboarding, curriculum development, and learner success strategy and measurement.
• Created formative and summative assessments using state standards, designated curriculum, and learner performance data to identify mastery and needs to increase learning outcomes.
• Undertook the initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, adjustment, and closure of projects, educational programs, lessons, and school-wide activities in adherence to industry best practices.
• Established clear lines of communication with over 30+ stakeholders, colleagues, and parents by maintaining regular contact, engaging in active listening, seeking, and implementing feedback, and managing expectations.
• Conducted weekly progress monitoring assessments for 20+ students, analyzing data and adjusting interventions, accordingly, leading to a 25% increase in overall student achievement.

Los Altos, California, United States

∙ Created and implemented Spanish lessons, activities, games, quizzes and exams for grades 6-8∙ Used collaborative and communicative methodologies in the classroom∙ Regularly encouraged empathetic reflection and interpersonal intelligence growth by reviewing character pillars and leading classroom meditation sessions∙ Managed classrooms of as many as 30.

Daejeon, South Korea

∙ Trained new teachers on K-8 ESL/English literature curriculum and school policies∙ Checked and edited teachers’ monthly lesson plans∙ Advised teachers on classroom management, individual time management, and teaching methods∙ Met regularly with supervisor and teachers to discuss and solve any problems that arose with a given class∙ Developed additional.

Daejeon, South Korea

∙ Implemented K-8 lessons, activities, and games on English literature, grammar, and composition

Long Beach, California, United States

∙ Made and carried out introductory Spanish lessons, activities, games, quizzes, and exams

Westminster, California, United States

∙ Created and implemented 9-12 grade lessons, activities, and games on English literature, grammar, and composition for a diverse student population in north Orange County ∙ Taught studying and test-taking strategies

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Comparative Literature

Teaching Credential, Spanish And English

Master Of Science - Ms, Applied Behavior Analysis