Kimberly Castro
Malvern
Summary
Engaging and patient professional committed to promoting safe learning environment for all. Detail-oriented and compassionate with extensive knowledge in various subjects.
Dedicated Educator with extensive experience partnering with parents and ensuring success of students. Skilled at providing feedback on individual progress of students and discussing specific needs.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Ducklings Early Learning Center
Malvern
03.2025 - Current
- Assisted lead teacher with daily classroom activities and lesson planning.
- Organized classroom materials and resources for effective teaching.
- Supervised students during recreational activities and lunchtime.
- Maintained a positive and inclusive classroom environment for all students.
- Helped maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
- Interacted positively with children to encourage development and involvement in activities, treating each child with dignity and respect.
- Assisted children at mealtime to teach social and self-help skills and sound nutritional practices.
- Prepared instructional materials to enhance student engagement and understanding.
Babysitter
The Shevchenko
Philadelphia
09.2022 - Current
- Supervised children's activities and ensured a safe environment.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks for children.
- Organized educational games to promote learning and development.
- Managed daily schedules, including playtime and nap time routines.
- Developed creative crafts to stimulate children's imagination.
- Maintained cleanliness in play areas and children's living spaces.
- Responsibly watched children while parents were out.
- Assisting with meals, snacks, and bedtime routines for the children.
- Maintaining a positive attitude while being patient and understanding with the children.
- Completing light housekeeping tasks such as tidying up toys and books.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
- Monitored children's safety and well-being to prevent accidents and falls.
- Remaining alert at all times while caring for multiple children simultaneously.
- Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
- Engaging in age-appropriate activities like reading stories or playing games.
- Greeting parents upon arrival home from work and providing updates on the day's events.
Housekeeper
West Chester justice
West Chester
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Cleaned and maintained guest rooms to ensure high cleanliness standards.
- Replenished supplies, including toiletries and linens, in assigned areas.
- Reported maintenance issues to management for prompt resolution.
Education
Yes - Cosmetology
High School Technical College
02.2022 - 06.2024
Great Valley
Malvern, PASkills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Educational game development
- Material organization
- Behavior modeling
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Ducklings Early Learning Center
03.2025 - Current
Housekeeper
West Chester justice
09.2024 - 02.2025
Babysitter
The Shevchenko
09.2022 - Current
Yes - Cosmetology
High School Technical College
02.2022 - 06.2024
Great Valley