Stephanie Caston
Jacksonville
Summary
Accomplished educator with a proven track record at Onslow County Schools, adept at fostering student engagement through integrated lessons and technology-enhanced education. Excelled in building community relationships and employing data-driven instruction, achieving significant improvements in student performance. Skilled in creative problem-solving and clear public speaking, consistently prioritized safety and learning advancement.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
New Bridge Middle School ELA and SS Teacher
Onslow County Schools
08.2018 - Current
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
- Planned and implemented integrated Language Arts and Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity.
- Researched latest teaching techniques and incorporated into lesson delivery to improve concept acquisition.
- Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate Language Arts and Social Studies topics.
- Led classroom activities for play-based and immersive learning.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Created lesson plans to incorporate STEM initiatives.
- Adjusted lessons based on overall individual and class performance throughout year.
- Gave assignments, graded work and regularly discussed performance with students.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Used computers, audio-visual aids and other equipment to supplement presentations.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
- Completed documentation of attendance, grades, and other required details.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to keep parents informed of student progress.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Proctored quizzes, tests, and standardized examinations.
- Coordinator for the National Junior Honor Society.
Trexler Language Arts, SS and Spanish Teacher
Onslow County Schools
08.2014 - 06.2018
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
- Planned and implemented integrated Language Arts, Spanish and Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity.
- Researched latest teaching techniques and incorporated into lesson delivery to improve concept acquisition.
- Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate Language Arts, Spanish and Social Studies topics.
- Led classroom activities for play-based and immersive learning.
- Adjusted lessons based on overall individual and class performance throughout year.
- Gave assignments, graded work and regularly discussed performance with students.
- Used computers, audio-visual aids and other equipment to supplement presentations.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
- Completed documentation of attendance, grades, and other required details.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to keep parents informed of student progress.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Proctored quizzes, tests, and standardized examinations.
8th Grade Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher
Onslow County Schools
08.2011 - 06.2014
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
- Planned and implemented integrated Language Arts and Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity.
- Researched latest teaching techniques and incorporated into lesson delivery to improve concept acquisition.
- Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate Language Arts and Social Studies topics.
- Led classroom activities for play-based and immersive learning.
- Adjusted lessons based on overall individual and class performance throughout year.
- Gave assignments, graded work and regularly discussed performance with students.
- Used computers, audio-visual aids and other equipment to supplement presentations.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
- Completed documentation of attendance, grades, and other required details.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to keep parents informed of student progress.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Proctored quizzes, tests, and standardized examinations.
- Coached the Academic Derby team, was a PAWS tutor (after school tutoring program).
Swansboro High School Receptionist
Onslow County Schools
08.2009 - 06.2011
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company.
- Organized, maintained and updated information in computer databases.
- Confirmed appointments; communicated with parents and teachers.
- Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
- Assisted internal staff with clerical and administrative needs to maximize efficiency and team productivity.
- Handled assignments independently with good judgement and critical thinking skills.
- Helped office staff prepare reports and presentations for internal or client-related use.
- Routed incoming mail and messages to relevant personnel without delay.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
Middle School Spanish Teacher
Onlsow County Schools
08.2005 - 06.2009
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
- Planned and implemented integrated Spanish lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
- Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity.
- Researched latest teaching techniques and incorporated into lesson delivery to improve concept acquisition.
- Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate Spanish topics.
- Adjusted lessons based on overall individual and class performance throughout year.
- Gave assignments, graded work and regularly discussed performance with students.
- Used computers, audio-visual aids and other equipment to supplement presentations.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
- Completed documentation of attendance, grades, and other required details.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to keep parents informed of student progress.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Proctored quizzes, tests, and standardized examinations.
- Coached the Academic Derby team.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
The University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC12-2003
Skills
- Building Community Relationships
- Parent, Teacher, and School Partnerships
- Safety awareness
- Fundraising
- Data-driven instruction
- Data analysis
- Clear public speaking skills
- Task prioritization
- Analytical skills
- Creative problem solving
- Verbal and written communication
- Video conferencing
Timeline
New Bridge Middle School ELA and SS Teacher
Onslow County Schools
08.2018 - Current
Trexler Language Arts, SS and Spanish Teacher
Onslow County Schools
08.2014 - 06.2018
8th Grade Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher
Onslow County Schools
08.2011 - 06.2014
Swansboro High School Receptionist
Onslow County Schools
08.2009 - 06.2011
Middle School Spanish Teacher
Onlsow County Schools
08.2005 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
The University of North Carolina At Wilmington
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