ODALIS CASTELAN
Santa Ana
Summary
To obtain a position that will allow me to enhance my skills. A proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Teacher
Orchard Hills Elementary School Catalyst Kids
09.2020 - Current
- Manage a classroom that consists of 25 elementary-age children on a daily basis.
- Coordinate and develop lesson plans for large-group club activities.
- Evaluate students' progress throughout the year by documenting DESSA assessments.
- Communicate and translate between multiple parties such as parents, teachers, and coworkers so that all staff and family members are involved and informed on the student’s performance at our site.
Private Tutor
06.2021 - 12.2023
- Assist children with school assignments such as reading, writing, math and language arts.
- Teach English to Elementary ESL students individually.
- Analyze students' progress through report cards and implement personalized learning strategies.
- Supervise piano lessons and music homework.
Childcare Worker
Santa Ana College Early Childhood Education Center
04.2016 - 07.2019
- Supervised indoor and outdoor playtime of all toddlers and increased their awareness of safety rules, which led to decreased number of injuries.
- Guided small groups of children in various activities such as family-style meals, monthly themed arts and crafts, which resulted in creating a positive interaction and environment for all involved.
- Evaluated student’s developmental level by analyzing and recording their progress on their DRDPs (Desired Results Developmental Profile) that resulted in all students achieving their individual goals.
- Took lead and directed large group activities during the absence of the master teacher to ensure that students were on task and completing our daily schedule.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child and Adolescent Development
California State University, Fullerton
12.2021
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Santa Ana College
06.2019
Skills
- Proficiency in Spanish/English
- Detail Oriented
- Problem solving
- Organizational skills
- Multi Tasker
- Team Player
- Communication
- Leadership
- Fast learner
- Skill development
- Microsoft Excel
- MS Word
- MS PowerPoint
- Positive attitude with a willingness to learn
- Exceptional editorial individually and in a team environment
Certification
- Early Childhood Assistant Teacher Certificate
- Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certified
Timeline
Private Tutor
06.2021 - 12.2023
Associate Teacher
Orchard Hills Elementary School Catalyst Kids
09.2020 - Current
Childcare Worker
Santa Ana College Early Childhood Education Center
04.2016 - 07.2019
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Santa Ana College
Bachelor of Science - Child and Adolescent Development
California State University, Fullerton
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