Grady Castle
Colorado Springs
Summary
Dynamic educator and coach with a proven track record at Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs, excelling in fostering student motivation and cultural awareness. Leveraging native Spanish proficiency and strong leadership qualities, I enhance learning experiences through innovative teaching methodologies and effective parent-teacher collaboration, resulting in significant student engagement and achievement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Spanish Teacher
Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2010 - Current
- Provided personalized feedback to students, fostering improvement in their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
- Promoted global citizenship by introducing students to various Hispanic cultures, customs, and traditions through engaging lesson content.
- Enhanced cultural understanding among students through the incorporation of authentic materials and real-life scenarios.
- Increased student motivation by incorporating creative elements into traditional lessons, such as storytelling, games, and role-playing activities.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and research related to second-language acquisition. (Accredited programs: Quantum Learning , CHAMPS , TPRS Language Acquisition, and Intricate Roots: Trauma Informed Education)
High School Golf Coach
St. Mary's High School
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2014 - Current
- Modeled good sportsmanship and responsible behavior on greens to students to instill good etiquette and safety practices.
- Established solid relationships with local golf clubs fostering access to practice facilities.
- Assisted players in setting realistic goals, developing action plans to achieve them, resulting in enhanced motivation and commitment.
- Mentored junior coaches on effective coaching strategies encouraging their professional development contribution to the program''s success.
- Coordinated practice schedules to maximize player availability while balancing academic commitments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish And Portuguese Language And Culture
University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO12-2009
Bachelor of Music - Saxophone Performance
University of Colorado At Boulder College of Music
Boulder, CO12-2009
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Native Spanish proficiency/fluency
- Leadership qualities
- Continuous learning mindset
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Cultural awareness
Timeline
High School Golf Coach
St. Mary's High School
08.2014 - Current
High School Spanish Teacher
Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs
08.2010 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish And Portuguese Language And Culture
University of Colorado At Boulder
Bachelor of Music - Saxophone Performance
University of Colorado At Boulder College of Music