Dulce Castillo
Concord
Summary
Dynamic ESL educator with over 35 years of experience in curriculum development and excellence in bilingual communication.
Known for collaborating with all vested stakeholders in school community to create engaging lesson plans for learners to access and comprehend grade level content.
Recognized for inspiring and encouraging students, teachers, and others to build confidence while cultivating an appreciation and respect for others in the multicultural environment.
Skilled in developing and delivering relevant Sunday School presentations to encourage participation and spark congregation participation and interest.
Discreetly provide pastoral care and compassionate support for those experiencing a difficult situation both in and outside of the church setting.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adult ESL Teacher
Rowan Cabarrus Community College
Kannapolis, NC
01.2026 - Current
- Designed engaging lesson plans to enhance English language skills for adult learners.
- Facilitated interactive classroom activities promoting speaking, listening, reading, and writing proficiency.
- Implemented diverse instructional strategies tailored to various learning styles and backgrounds.
- Tailored lesson plans to accommodate differences in learning styles and speeds.
Guest Pastor and Sunday School Teacher
Second Presbyterian Church-Kannapolis and Others in the ECO Presbyterian Denomination
North Carolina
11.2023 - Current
- Met and established rapport with host church staff member in charge of logistics for worship service prior to sermon date.
- Prayerfully prepared and delivered meaningful sermons which encouraged practical application of Scripture to keep congregation engaged.
- Developed positive rapport with congregation to leave a lasting impact.
- Prayerfully prepared, designed, and presented Sunday School lessons appropriate for the participating demographic.
Worship Leader and Church Pianist
Second Presbyterian Church - Kannapolis
Kannapolis, NC
05.2014 - Current
- Designed and managed weekly rehearsal schedules, ensuring efficient preparation for Sunday services and special events.
- Collaborated with church leadership and volunteer choir members to align music with Scripture for a more meaningful worship service.
- Routinely encouraged and ministered to the congregation as vocalist and instrumentalist to provide music for Sunday morning worship.
- Collaborated with church leadership and consulted with family members about appropriate musical selections for funerals and weddings.
ESL Specialist
Cabarrus County Schools
Concord, NC
10.2003 - 07.2025
- Developed and implemented engaging ESL curricula tailored to diverse learner needs by developing lesson plans paralleled regular classroom instruction to support better access and understanding of concepts.
- Collaborated with all vested stakeholders (parents, teachers, administration, and CCS school leadership) to integrate language acquisition techniques across subjects to improve and exceed stated student outcomes.
- Assessed Multilingual student's individual English language proficiency in listening, reading, writing, and speaking on an annual basis to inform parents, teachers, and administration on individual student progress towards fluency in the English language.
- Multilingual student demographic achieved highest annual measurable growth (AMG) over a three-year period based on school standardized test data.
Elementary Music Educator
Palm Beach County Schools
West Palm Beach, FL
08.1986 - 06.2000
- Developed and established an engaging music program aligned with state standards and student interests.
- Created, wrote, produced, and directed monthly musical programs focused on wide array of multicultural themes and topics of interest to encourage and inspire student creativity while building strong school community and morale.
- Collaborated with classroom and special education teachers to integrate music into cross-curricular projects within the school and the community.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment while inspiring students to take responsibility for their learning and personal growth as model citizens.
- Built strong and meaningful relationships with parents, teachers, and the school community
- 1994 Semi-Finalist Teacher of the Year Palm Beach County Schools.
Education
Master of Science - Theology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ08-2022
Add-On Certification Licensure, ESL - English As A Second Language
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC05-2004
Bachelor of Arts - Music
University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL05-1986
Skills
- Over 35 years Elementary Teaching Experience
- Current NC Teacher's License in English as a Second Language and Music (K-12)
- Bilingual and Fluent in Spanish
- Created, developed, and taught Bible Study
- Written and Published Devotionals
- Regular Pulpit Supply for NC ECO Presbyterian Church and Sunday School Teacher
- Professional Musician
- Sermon preparation and presentation
- Motivational and Inspirational Speaker
- Spiritual Leadership
- Pastoral Care
Certification
NC Teacher's Licensure English as a Second Language and Music (K-12).
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Adult ESL Teacher
Rowan Cabarrus Community College
01.2026 - Current
Guest Pastor and Sunday School Teacher
Second Presbyterian Church-Kannapolis and Others in the ECO Presbyterian Denomination
11.2023 - Current
Worship Leader and Church Pianist
Second Presbyterian Church - Kannapolis
05.2014 - Current
ESL Specialist
Cabarrus County Schools
10.2003 - 07.2025
Elementary Music Educator
Palm Beach County Schools
08.1986 - 06.2000
Master of Science - Theology
Grand Canyon University
Add-On Certification Licensure, ESL - English As A Second Language
North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Arts - Music
University of Miami