Alma Casta eda

Mobile Phone: 972-***-****

abofnm@r.postjobfree.com Home Phone: 214-***-****

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Accountable for ensuring children that speak Spanish as a first language

learn to Speak, Read and Write English. Developed and mentored new teachers

in order to guarantee children's education needs were met. Ensured client's

reputations remained intact with the general public. Coordinated the

develop logistics, public relations, branding, fund raising events for both

Business and Non-Profits Organizations.

Core Competencies

. Self-Driven

. Positive and reliable.

. Strong presentation, planning, organization and follow-up skills.

. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

. Strong team-building skills.

. Familiar with Marketing and Public Relations & Affairs of Latin

America and the United States.

. Understanding of Latin American, and Western Business Cultures and

Ethics.

. Fluent in English and Spanish.

PUBLIC RELATIONS & AFFAIRS EXPERIENCE

In charge of developing and manage press kits. Successfully organized and

held several press conferences for a variety of clients. Represented

companies as the Public Relations Spokesperson. Recognized for maintaining

the integrity and reputation of my clients. Developed and cultivated long-

term business relationships to ensure growth and customer retention. Worked

as Media Buyer for Spina Bifida & Hidrocephalus Association of Puerto Rico.

Directed and oversaw several successful fund raising events in Puerto Rico.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Worked as an elementary school teacher in the bilingual program for

kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grades. Responsible for promoting intercultural

activities school wide. In charge of training my team and implement 'Leer

Mas', "Daily Five" and Bilingual reading and writing strategies school

wide. Successfully coached Bilingual Teachers for the MLEP Department in

Dallas ISD, assisting a group of schools to increase student's achievement

and ensuring that teachers were implementing best and proved strategies in

their lesson cycle. I proudly serve the District by mentoring new teachers

from the Alternative Certification Program.

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

. Helped bilingual teachers to increase their student achievement.

. Recognized for accommodate myself to the school needs and make sure of

the students success.

. Renowned for building community relationship amongst students, parents

and school faculty and staff.

. Successfully serve as a mentor teacher.

PROFESSIONAL WORK HISTORY

June 2006 - Present Bilingual Certified Teacher, Dallas Independent

School District -

Dallas, TX

June 2004 - May 2006 Marketing Coordinator, Hotel Gran Melia - San Juan,

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EDUCATION

B.A., Communications with Concentration in Public Relations and

Advertising, May 2004, University of Puerto Rico. Rio Piedras, PR.

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