1501 Lakeside Drive

Lynchburg VA, 24501

208-914-3656
castle_k@lynchburg.edu

KIRA CASTLE
OBJECTIVE

Obtaining a teaching position in any elementary grade

level that fosters my passion for working with students in
an educational setting and utilizes my experience in using
a variety of effective teaching methods.

CERTIFICATIO
N

Virginia Department of Education Elementary Education

Certification, Expected May 2017

EDUCATION

LYNCHBURG COLLEGE, LYNCHBURG VA

Major: Elementary Education - School of Education and Human
Development
Minor: English
Overall GPA: 3.90 / GPA in Major: 3.95

WORK
EXPERIENCE

APPALACHIA SERVICE PROJECT - CENTER DIRECTOR

Summer 2017 (Expected)

As a Center Director it is the responsibility to manage the budget,

facility, overall construction processes, and the rest of the staff
members.
Requires excellent communication skills, a desire to serve others, and
commitment for a full summer of work.

APPALACHIA SERVICE PROJECT - VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

Summer 2015-2016

As a Volunteer Coordinator it is the responsibility to communicate with

volunteers before their arrival and ensure their needs and happiness
are looked after.
The position requires extreme organization and an ability to manage
various customer service situations.

ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS LACROSSE COACH

JAMES RIVER DAY SCHOOL
Spring 2016-2017 (expected)

Head coach for girls lacrosse grades 5-8.

Lead a group of aspiring athletes for a full season of lacrosse.
Hope to teach values of teamwork and respect.

ASSISTANT COACH FOR JAB LACROSSE PROGRAM

2015 - Present

Assist in coaching girls ages 2-12th grade

Work on creating a fun and exciting environment to teach lacrosse to
aspiring players
Show leadership skills as a role model for young learners.

TEACHING
EXPERIENCE

TEACHERS ASSISTANT COLLEGE LEVEL MATH CLASS

2015-2016

Assisted a previous Professor in her classroom twice a week.

Aid in student understanding by helping to explain the

material being taught in class.

Observe the processes of student understanding, to prepare

for future of teaching in my own class.

VOLUNTEER TUTOR THROUGH BEACON OF HOPE

2015-2016

Beacon of Hope aims to instill in students the aspiration and ability to

achieve post-secondary education.

Tutor High School freshmen in Algebra 1, Geometry, and GeoTrig.

Provide a safe and comfortable environment to work on homework

after school with the help of tutors.

DANIELS HILL AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING PROGRAM

2015-2016

FIELD
EXPERIENCE
S

Tutoring and homework help for students ages Kindergarten-8th grade

Daniels Hill provides a safe place for students to receive homework

help and a meal after the school day

PERRYMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LYNCHBURG, VA,

KINDERGARTEN
Spring 2015

Observations of a Kindergarten classroom environment

Aided the teacher in classroom instruction, small group work,

individual student help, and paperwork organization

ROBERT S. PAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LYNCHBURG, VA, 1ST

GRADE
Spring 2016

Tutored an at-risk student in reading and writing through the Book

Buddies Program

Utilized a variety of instructional methods such as interactive

exercises, guided reading, and use of manipulatives

THOMAS JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, FOREST, VA, 3RD

GRADE
Fall 2016 (Present)

Observations of a well-established 3rd grade classroom

Aid for the teacher with student questions, paperwork, and instruction

AWARDS &
ACTIVITIES

Experience creating and teaching multiple lesson plans on a variety of

subjects to the entire class

COMMUNITY SERVICE EXPERIENCE

2013-Present

Jubilee Family Center Tutor (Fall 2014-Present)

River Clean Up Lynchburg College Outdoor Leadership Program (Fall

2015-Present)

Volunteer Lacrosse Coach (Fall 2013-Fall 2015)

Volunteer Elementary Education Math Teacher Assistant (Fall 2015)

Students Helping Honduras - Fundraiser (Fall 2014)

College Service Project Home Repair Mission (Spring 2016)

Team Impact Team Advocate (2013-2015)

HONORS
2013-Present

Phi Eta Sigma (National Honor Society)

Omicrom Delta Kappa Honor Society (Leadership Honor Society)

Phi Kappa Phi (National Honor Society)

Kappa Delta Pi (Educational Honor Society)

Annual Scholarship Competition Recipient

Hopwood Academic Scholarship Recipient

ODAC All-Academic Award 2013-2016

Lynchburg College Director of Athletics Honor Roll 2013-2016

Deans List 2013-2017