GEORGINA CASTILLEJA GCASTILLEJA.WEEBLY.

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GOAL
Acquire a position in which I can positively influence and empower students and teachers. Help students,
teachers, and families feel capable, connected and cared for in the school community.

SKILLS
Bilingual, competent communicator/presenter, organized, adept at building rapport/relationship with stakeholders,
receives and provides feedback effectively, collaborates with key partners (Curriculum, Multilingual, Special
Education, Leadership Development, TDS, SSO, Parents, teachers, coaches, etc), flexible and adaptive to changing
needs and requests, knowledgeable of child and adult learning needs, and proficient in school technology platforms
such as the HUB, Chancery, Gradespeed, and learning applications like Blendspace, EdPuzzle, etc.

EXPERIENCE
2015-Present Dean of Instruction, Sharpstown High School, Houston ISD
Developed and delivered professional development for entire staff for the school year.
Analyzed data and coached teachers to reflect and adjust instruction based on data.
Facilitated PLCs and provided job-embedded coaching.
Managed the implementation of district-based initiatives and compliance requirements.
Conducted administrator duties such as supervision and coordinating school events.
Took key role in coordinating progress monitoring activities such as online assessments, benchmark testing,
data analysis, EOC testing, etc.
Collaborated with instructional coaches and facilitated planning and reflection relating to campus
instructional practices.
Created rigorous interview and teacher selection process
Implemented Literacy Plans including SDR, school-wide Article of the Week, personalized digital
instruction, birthday books give-away, required summer reading
Coordinated and participated in intervention plans including weekly tutorials, strategic pull-outs, Winter
and Spring-break sessions

2011-2015 Manager of Teacher Development, Secondary ELA/ESL, Curriculum and Development, Houston ISD
Created, managed, and presented, professional development for district-wide conferences, trainings, and
institutes (such as early dismissals, yearly Excellence 4-day institute, Winter Adolescent Literacy
Conference)
Managed and coached ELAR and ESL Instructional coaches serving secondary schools
Coached teachers, campus instructional coaches, and administrators on effective practices and literacy
strategies
Conducted/facilitated learning walks with campus administrators to consult on and assess effective literacy
and ESL instruction
Conducted appraisals of ELA/ESL TDS
Collaborated with the Curriculum Department to vet and provide feedback on curricular documents
Co-wrote and co-starred in Curriculum Preview Series videos modeling effective literacy practices
available district-wide at houstonisdpsd.org/video-exemplar
Co-wrote Everyday Excellence Literacy Routines Coaching Guides and Institutes
Managed creation of materials for Everyday Excellence Website including coaching guides and videos
available at houstonisdpsd.org/literacy-routines
Supported and trained on district initiatives (help with creation and/or implementation of initiatives such as
Power Up, HUB, Excellence, RTI, Instructional Practice Rubrics/Appraisal )
2010-2011 ELAR Content Area Specialist, Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, Houston ISD
Provided support and training to multiple campuses English and Reading departments. Collaborated
with teachers and school and district administrators to implement effective instruction and create
intervention plans to promote student growth and achievement.
2009-2010 ESL Content-Area Specialist, Multilingual Departments, Houston ISD
Offered training and coaching to teachers and administrators of all content areas of best practices and
research-based approaches for instructing English Language Learners.
2004-2009 English Language Arts and Reading Teacher, Pershing Middle School
Created and implemented a rigorous curriculum through the use of engaging and varied strategies.
Taught diverse population with varied achievement levels.
2004-2009 ESL Teacher, Newcomer (Liberty) High School
Instructed newcomer immigrant students of various proficiency levels. Taught speech, English, language
development and reading courses using differentiation and multiple pedagogical strategies to promote
language/content acquisition.

EDUCATION
2008-2010 Master in Curriculum and Instruction, Special focus in Reading, University of Houston

2000-2003 Bachelor of Arts in English, Magna Cum-Laude, University of Houston-Downtown

DISTRICT PRESENTATIONS
2014 Everyday Excellence Routines Pencil to Paper and Lets Talk. Incorporating Informal Writing and Structured
Conversations. HISD Summer Leadership Institute
Everyday Excellence Routines Pump Up the Vocab and Be the Lead Reader. Incorporating Systematic Vocabulary
Instruction and Scaffolded Reading Experiences. HISD Summer Leadership Institute
Everyday Excellence Routines Do I really get it? and Turn the Light On. Checking for Understanding and
Providing Comprehensible Input. HISD Summer Leadership Institute
Effective Practices in ESL Instruction. HISD New and Emerging Leaders Institute
Effectively Implementing the Everyday Excellence Routines. Ongoing series, Special Education Manager monthly
Just Do It! Active Reading Strategies. HISD AP Cohort Meeting
Effective ESL Strategies. HISD AP Cohort Meeting
Sign Posts Reading Strategies Based on Notice and Note. HISD Early Dismissal
Independent Reading in Secondary ELA. HISD Early Dismissal
Text Study Design in Secondary ELA. HISD Early Dismissal
Conducting Socratic Seminars. HISD Early Dismissal

OUTSIDE PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS

2016 Reshape Reading 2.0 2016 Texas Council of Teachers of English Language Arts, Austin, TX.
2015 Breaking Bad Habits: Transforming Teaching and Learning for English Language Learners 2015 ASCD Annual
Conference, Houston, TX.

2015 Castilleja, G. (2015). Tuned In Teaching: Using Music to Teach Language Arts. English In Texas Journal, 45, 41.
2012 Castilleja, G. (2012). Is That Your Final Answer? Before, During, and After Reading Strategies to Improve
Comprehension and Master Standardized Tests. Illinois Reading Council Journal,40, 23-26.
2008 Using Music to Teach Reading. Texas Middle School Association, Galveston, TX.
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