Assunta (Tina) De Castro

• Enhanced student comprehension by employing diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
• Developed a positive classroom environment, fostering collaboration and respect among students.
• Implemented effective behavior management strategies, resulting in improved student focus and participation.
• Assessed student progress regularly, providing timely feedback for both academic growth and personal development.

• Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
• Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, increasing students'' understanding of how subjects interconnect.
• Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
• Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to learn from mistakes and improve their performance.
• Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
• Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
• Assessed student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
• Mentored new teachers entering the profession and provided constructive feedback on their teaching methods, promoting growth within the school community.
• Served as a team leader for grade-level initiatives, coordinating efforts among faculty members to achieve shared goals related to curriculum and instruction improvement.
• Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
• Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
• Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
• Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
• Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
• Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
• Collaborated with parents, administrators and counsellors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
• Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
• Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
• Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
• Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
• Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
• Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
• Graded and evaluated student assessment tasks and created

child friendly criteria sheets and task sheets.

• Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
• Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
• Advised and counselled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
• Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
• Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
• Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
• Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
• Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
• Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
• Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
• Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
• Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
• Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on tests , anecdotal records and observations.
• Planned and implemented integrated lessons aligned with Australian Curriculum Standards.
• Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
• Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
• Completed student progress reports to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.

• Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
• Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
• Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
• Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with snapshots, exit tickets, pre-tests , assessments and standardized examinations.
• Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
• Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
• Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
• Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
• Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
• Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
• Collaborated with Behaviour Support Engage Team, Lead Learner of Diversity on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
• Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills through Project Resilience, Program Achieve as well as the URSTRONG Well being program.
• Helped with Staff Well Being and ran SEL as a Social and Emotional School Leader/Co-ordinator.
• Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
• Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
• Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
• Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
• Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
• Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
• Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
• Addressed consistent behavior problems with students, parents and senior staff.
• Assessed and improved lesson plans through implementation and experimentation.
• Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
• Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
• Coached students on physical and emotional safety as part of health curriculum.
• Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
• Delivered audio-visual presentations on various platforms to cater to different learning styles.
• Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
• Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
• Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
• Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
• Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
• Developed positive rapport with students of various and diverse backgrounds.
• Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
• Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
• Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
• Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
• Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
• Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
• Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices and providing support throughout their first year.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively, promoting a safe and respectful atmosphere conducive to learning.
• Assessed student progress regularly through formative and summative assessments, adjusting instruction as needed for improvement.
• Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to address individual student needs and learning styles.
• Established positive relationships with students and parents, fostering an effective learning environment.