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Mikail Castro

@mikailcastro

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I teach elementary learners through differentiated, data-informed instruction and positive classroom leadership.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to teach in a collaborative school community where I can deliver engaging, differentiated instruction, partner with families, support diverse learners, and continue growing my instructional practice.

I've led a combined 2nd–3rd grade classroom at Horizon Montessori Public Schools, teaching English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies aligned with Texas standards.

I use differentiated small-group instruction, reading interventions, and formative and summative data to identify learning gaps, monitor progress, and support student growth. I create inclusive, student-centered classrooms where learners build confidence, independence, and academic success.

I've also delivered instruction across grade levels as a substitute teacher with Region One ESC and co-taught a Pre-K 3 classroom at Truman Elementary School. These experiences strengthened my ability to adapt instruction, maintain classroom continuity, and support diverse developmental and academic needs.

I'm committed to partnering with families, collaborating with instructional teams, and using educational technology and hands-on learning to make learning engaging and meaningful.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Teacher

Horizon Montessori Public Schools

Feb 2025 - May 2026 (1 year 3 months)

Lead teacher for a combined 2nd-3rd grade classroom of 30 students, including 13 bilingual learners, delivering rigorous instruction aligned with Texas state standards. Planned and taught engaging lessons in core subjects using research-based practices and differentiated instruction.

Small Group Instruction Data Driven Instruction Classroom Management Lesson Planning Student Assessment Progress Monitoring ClassDojo Google Classroom Google Workspace IXL Renaissance Learning ST Math Summit K12 Savvas EasyBridge Sirius Education Solutions

Substitute Teacher

Region One ESC

Oct 2024 - Feb 2025 (4 months)

Delivered instruction across multiple grade levels while maintaining continuity of learning and implementing teacher lesson plans. Quickly established positive classroom environments and adapted instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles.

Classroom Management Lesson Implementation Student Engagement Organization

Clinical Teacher

Truman Elementary School

Jan 2024 - May 2024 (4 months)

Served as a co-teacher in a Pre-K 3 classroom, collaborating with the mentor teacher to design and deliver developmentally appropriate instruction. Assisted with lesson planning, classroom management, student assessment, and implementation of daily routines.

Lesson Planning Classroom Management Student Assessment Early Literacy Social Emotional Learning Individualized Support