Tim J. Castro
Education
Texas Southern University 2011
One semester of Independent study in Jazz Performance and theory / private drum-set study with Marvin Sparks
GPA: 3.75
M.L.A. in English, 2007
University of St. Thomas, Houston, Texas
M.L.A Capstone: “The Development of the RenaissanceSchool Master”
GPA: 3.308
B.A. in Music and Theology, 2005
University of St. Thomas, Houston, Texas
Professional Performance Certificate Jazz Studies, 2000
HoustonCommunity College, Houston, Texas
Teaching Experience
Adjunct Instructor, Houston Community College 2008-2012
Taught courses in Developmental English
English Comp 1
English Comp 2
Early American Literature
Devised syllabi, lectured, developed meaningful writing assignments, evaluated student writing, and guided students through processes of critical thinking and awareness in order to develop awareness of rhetoric and its devices
Teacher of Record, Spring ISD 2008-2010
Taught Classes in English Comp and Rhetoric:
AP
Dual Credit
Honors
Adjunct Instructor, CY FairCollege, Cypress, Texas 2007 – 2008
Taught courses Rhetoric and Composition 1301
Rhetoric and Composition 1302
Devised syllabus, lectured, developed writing assignments, evaluated students’ writing in order to meet course objectives, and administered grades. Guided students through processes of critical thinking and awareness in order to develop awareness of rhetoric and its devices
Related Experience
Substitute Teacher, Spring Branch ISD, Houston, Texas 2004 – 2008
Maintained and followed lesson plans to meet curriculum objectives in the absence of the full time instructor. Maintained discipline in order to establish a safe learning environment for all students and generated reports to appraise the returning instructor of tasks accomplished.
Substitute Teacher, Houston ISD, Houston, Texas 1999 – 2001
Maintained and followed lesson plans to meet curriculum objectives in the absence of the full time instructor. Maintained discipline in order to establish a safe learning environment for all students and generated reports to appraise the returning instructor of tasks accomplished.
Private Music Instructor, Houston, Texas 1995 – 1999
Developed and maintained a curriculum in order to provide my students with an imaginative and reflective learning process in the field of music with an emphasis in life long learning. I maintained accurate financial records, student logs, as well as student progress sheets. I established a consistent dialogue with parents in order to keep them informed of student progress. Students ranged in age from 7 to 80 years of age.
Languages
Reading and basic speaking competence in English and Spanish
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office and associated software
Certified in Distance Education Level 1 developing on-line courses for English 1301 and 1302
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society
Mu Phi Epsiolon International Music Fraternity
American Federation of Musicians Local 65-699
American Federation of Teachers
The Young Institute for Social Justice University of Saint Thomas