Principal, Lothrop Elementary School Renee Castillo................................................................................................................................................1 Cover Letter.........................................................................................................................................1 Résumé...............................................................................................................................................2

Renee Castillo Cover Letter It is with great enthusiasm that I write to submit my name for the position of Principal at Lothrop Elementary School. I have earned a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and currently hold a Vermont teaching credential and an administrative credential in California. With two years experience as an assistant principal, one year experience as a district-level administrator, and more than 13 years experience as an elementary teacher, I am confident that I possess the qualifications required to promote Lothrop Elementary's vision. As the attached resume will detail, I am currently serving as an assistant principal at Rio Vista School of Applied Learning, where I am the co-administrator in charge of various programs and initiatives. I work collaboratively with staff to ensure lessons are rigorous and aligned to Common Core Standards, and student learning outcomes are continuously monitored through the analysis of data. As an assistant principal, I supervise a diverse staff and more than 900 students. I currently serve as co-administrator implementing the AVID program and assisting with the technology roll out at our site, an experience that has magnified my site planning and instructional leadership abilities. As a district level administrator, I was responsible for programs such as foster youth, homeless, discipline, and attendance. I was the chairperson of the SARB (Student Attendance Review Board) committee and my duties involved adherence to timelines and maintaining compliance with school law & the California education code. This position allowed me to make valuable contacts in the community to support our students and their families. As a teacher, I have worked with area colleges as a mentor teacher for students in their credentialing programs. I have served as a BTSA (Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment Induction) support provider, assisting new teachers by providing support and professional development in accordance with Standards of Quality and Effectiveness for Professional Teacher Induction Programs and aligned to the California Standards for the Teaching Profession. I served 6 years as a curriculum council member, working to develop curriculum and assessments that align with state standards and improve effectiveness of instruction. I also provided technology based professional development for teachers within our district. My strengths include: collaborative leadership, strong/effective communication and interpersonal skills, staff capacity building, academic program development in technology and AVID, and coordination and leadership in pedagogical programs and best practices. As Assistant Principal, I aspire to a school culture and educational program with high expectations for all students, encouraging them to be responsible, life-long learners. I seek to foster positive behavior and home-school relationships. I initiate and lead programs to provide clear, concise information both internally to professional staff and externally to students and parents. I would appreciate the opportunity to meet you personally to discuss, in detail, how my diverse skills and experience will allow me to make a valuable contribution to your school district. Thank you for your time and consideration.

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Résumé Renee Mechelle Castillo Education Chapman University Victorville, California Master of Education Major: Educational Leadership GPA: 3.900 Attended January 2005 to June 2007 Degree conferred June 2007 California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, California Teacher Certification Program Major: Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Program GPA: 3.800 Attended September 1999 to June 2002 Degree conferred June 2002 State University of New York at New Paltz New Paltz, New York Bachelor of Arts Major: Psychology, Minor: Sociology GPA: 2.860 Attended August 1992 to May 1994 Degree conferred May 1994 Dutchess Community College Poughkeepsie, New York Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies Major: Liberal Arts GPA: 2.800 Attended June 1990 to May 1992 Degree conferred May 1992

Experience Apple Valley Unified School District Jan 1999 - Present Assistant Principal Apple Valley, CA I am currently working as an Assistant Principal of a K-8 school, with over 900 students. This is my second year in this position. Many of our students attend our school beginning in kindergarten. We have the privilege of watching them grow before leaving for high school. Throughout this time, our students become our kids and their parents are often like family. I have gained experience as an instructional leader, working with our staff as a facilitator of our professional learning community, with a focus on a growth mindset and preparing our students to be 21st century learners. I am also involved with the implementation of the AVID program at our site this year. Throughout my three years as an administrator, including one year spent at the district office, and 13 years as a teacher, I have gained many valuable experiences. Renee Castillo

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My key job functions and responsibilities over the past 16 years include: Instructional leader; PLC facilitator; personnel supervision & evaluation; discipline; attendance monitoring; student safety coordinator; IEP team member; schedule & manage electives; website maintenance; expulsion board member; community partnership contact; Saturday school administrator; AVID assistant; BTSA Support Provider; mentor for student teachers; Student Study Team coordinator; grade level leader; Principal’s Designee; curriculum council member; standards-based lesson planning; data analysis; whole/small group instruction; intervention/enrichment through differentiated instruction, IEP writing/implementation; knowledgeable of state law, education codes and timelines involving student discipline, attendance, foster youth, and homeless services; consultant to site administrators; Chairperson of SARB (Student Attendance Review Board); conducting investigations and follow-up with school sites when parent complaints were issued or there were reports of bullying.

Reason for leaving: While it will be difficult to leave the only district that I have ever worked for, it is time for me to relocate back to the East Coast where my family is. I love the California sunshine, but my heart is in New York and Vermont. I am extremely interested in acquiring a position as a Principal or Assistant Principal for the 2015-16 school year. I have been approved for a Level II Elementary Educator License in Vermont and I am undergoing a transcript review for my Principal endorsement. Supervisor: Theda Smith (760-247-8001) Experience Type: Public School, Full-time It is OK to contact this employer

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