Karla Castillo

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Education
University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA Expected 06.18
Master of Arts, Education
Teacher Education Program; Preliminary Credential, Secondary Social Studies
Bilingual, Cross Cultural, Language and Academic Development (BCLAD)
University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA 12.19.2014
Bachelors of Arts, Political Science
Minor in Educational Studies
Qualifications Profile
n Animated communicator able to interact effectively with students, parents, faculty and
administrators to in order to develop and maintain good rapport
n Responsive to students specialized and individualized needs as a learners
n Ability to differentiate instruction based on students needs
n Effective classroom management skills and methods
n Ability to create a positive and collaborative learning environment in the classroom
n Fluent in Spanish

Experience
Pio Pico Middle School, Los Angeles, CA 09.2016-Present
Student Teacher
n Participated in classroom observation and assisted students in small group and individual
settings
n Co-develop engaging and culturally relevant curriculum based in social justice pedagogy
n Co-teach 8th grade United States history
n Facilitate daily classroom activities and maintain classroom management
n Attend faculty and parent/caretaker meetings

West Adams Preparatory High School, Los Angeles, CA 09.2016-Present

Student Teacher
n Participate in classroom observations and assist students in small group and individual
settings
n Co-teach AP United States Government
n Co-develop engaging and culturally relevant curriculum based in social justice pedagogy
La Concepcion Medical Clinic, West Covina, CA 05.2011Present
Assistant Office M anager
n Provide a welcoming environment for new and returning clients
n Maintain a clean and organized office space and waiting room
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n Assist with administrative duties including balancing the checkbook, managing cash box,
and attending to medical requests

Office of Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), Washington, D.C. 01.201403.2014

Office Intern
n Documented and relayed information from constituents to the Congresswoman
n Processed constituent mail through the Intranet Quorum software
n Assisted legislative staff by assembling materials and binders on bills or areas of interest
for the Congresswoman
n Processed tour requests for constituents who are visiting D.C. and led tours of the U.S.
Capitol
Summer Scholars Transfer Institute, UC Irvine, Irvine, CA 07.201308.2013
Resident Teaching Assistant
n Assisted community college students through an intensive transferable 10 day English
summer course
n Mentored 30 students from Santa Ana and Rio Hondo community colleges
n Edited, graded an offered feedback on various assignments for 15 students on a daily
basis
n Collaborated with host professor and co-resident teaching assistant to offer an interactive
learning environment
UCI Law Schools Saturday Academy of Law, Irvine, CA
Lead Teaching Assistant 08.201301.2014
n Recruited and selected students from the Santa Ana School District
n Developed curriculum materials for Saturday sessions
n Monitored and kept record of student progress for over 50 students
n Collaborated with law school administrators and school site teachers to organize and carry
out weekly activities
Teaching Assistant 09.201203.2013
n Mentored High School Freshman from various high schools in the Santa Ana School
District
n Provided academic support for 100-120 students working with groups of 5-10 at a time
n Assisted in the development of students critical reading and writing skills
n Led and facilitated discussion throughout each session regarding constitutional issues

UCIs Global Connect at Laguna Hills High School, Laguna Hills, CA

Site Supervisor 08.201306.2014
n Prepared group of 4-5 interns and delegate responsibilities for weekly site school visit
n Participated in weekly meetings with fellow site supervisor to plan classroom activities for
the coming weeks
n Reviewed workshop and lectures expectations with site school teacher
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant 09.201206.2013
n Assisted 80 High School Freshman from two different periods once a week
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n Co-Instructed students on contemporary Global Politics issues through workshops and

lectures
n Helped 35-40 immersion students strengthen their formal Spanish speaking, writing and
reading skills
Awards & Achievements
n Global Citizen Award: Global Connect at UCI

n UCDC Participant: University of California, Washington D.C. Program

n Deans Honors List: Spring Quarter 2012, Winter Quarter 2013, Fall Quarter 2013, Spring
Quarter 2014, Fall Quarter 2014
Certifications & Professional Development
n California Basic Educational Skills (CBEST): 03.2015

n California Subject Examinations for Teachers-Social Sciences (CSET):

o Subtest 1: 04.2016
o Subtest 2: 07.2015
o Subtest 3: 09.2015
n Becoming Trauma-Informed: Hope, Healing, and Transformation at Mann Middle
School in Los Angeles: 02.25.17
o From Punk Love to Compa Love: Building Lifelong Companer@s in Urban
Schools
o Healthy School Climate for LGBTQ students
n #J18: From the Frontlines of Justice Teach In at UCLA
n History Day L.A. 2017: Taking A Stand in History Judge

References available upon request