DOMINIC CASTANON
La Habra
Summary
Passionate advocate for children, dedicated to empowering them to achieve their full potential. Committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that promotes growth and development.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Rowland Unified School
03.2025 - Current
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Provided support to special education students in inclusive classrooms, developing accommodations and modifications to meet their unique needs.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Swing Education
01.2024 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
ASSISTANT TEACHER
Cal Poly Pomona Children's Center
02.2022 - Current
- Helped to maintain a positive learning atmosphere in the classroom.
- Created lesson plans and reinforced key objectives through individual tutoring and working in small groups
- Cleaned classrooms and organized instruction materials in appropriate locations.
PROGRAM LEADER
Think Together
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Provided support to students with their homework and helped them to follow the directions of the program
- Ensured that supplies were available for the lessons of the week and adapted the key objectives of those lessons to meets the needs of a diverse student body
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Early Childhood Studies
Cal Poly
Pomona, CA05.2023
AS - Early Childhood Education
Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA12.2021
AS - Child Development
Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA12.2020
Certificate - Preschool Teacher
Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA12.2020
Skills
- Personable
- Exceptional Customer Service Skills
- Fast learner
- Early childhood education
- Highly Dependable
- Skilled Problem Solver
- Active listening skills
Certification
- CPR/ AED/ First-Aid Certified
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Rowland Unified School
03.2025 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Swing Education
01.2024 - Current
PROGRAM LEADER
Think Together
08.2022 - 07.2024
ASSISTANT TEACHER
Cal Poly Pomona Children's Center
02.2022 - Current
AS - Early Childhood Education
Rio Hondo College
AS - Child Development
Rio Hondo College
Certificate - Preschool Teacher
Rio Hondo College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Early Childhood Studies
Cal Poly
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