Caston Binger's Work Experience

2022 - Present

Vice Principal

Syracuse City School District | Porter Elementary School

• Collaborate with the leadership team on instructional priorities and support with implementation of Project Based Learning (PBL)

• Supervise and support classroom teachers and staff.

• Community partnership liaison.

• Manage Title 1 School Parent and Family Improvement Plan (SPFI).

• Testing coordinator.

• Manage and report weekly on attendance for students.

2021 - 2022

Assistant Principal

Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School | Elementary School Leadership Team

• Supervise and support classroom teachers, social workers, SPED teachers, and paraprofessionals in grades 4-6

• Collaborate with coordinator of Special Education for all students with disabilities

• Manage all behavior and academic needs for student in grades 4-6.

• Manage and report weekly on attendance for students grade 4-6.

• Collaborate with the leadership team on instructional priorities and support with implementation and roll-out to staff.

2020 - 2021

Teacher on Special Assignment

Rochester City School District | School No. 52

• Collaborated and communicated with parents, teachers, and other staff to promote student achievement and support all students in an equitable manner.

• Provided guidance and input on our school's Instructional Leadership Team.

• Facilitated the gathering and organization of student data pertinent to academic growth and achievement gaps.

• Partnered with teachers to ensure implementation of culturally responsive teaching practices in classroom setting.

2019-2020

Response to Intervention Teacher

Rochester City School District | School No. 52

• Facilitated small group intervention and enrichment based instruction to meet the academic needs of all students.

• Led efforts to review student data for progress monitoring.

• Co-planned and co-facilitated lessons with colleagues.

• Worked collaboratively with Attendance Team to monitor data trends to reduce chronic absenteeism.

2007-2019

Classroom Teacher (grade 5)

Rochester City School District | School No. 52

• Created culturally responsive lessons & activities to engage students and foster an optimal learning environment.

• Planned and implemented lessons in accordance with NY State teaching standards and Common Core curriculum.

• Delivered equitable instruction to all students while supporting their social-emotional learning needs.

2006-2007

Classroom Teacher (grade 4)

Rochester City School District | School No. 16

• Utilized differentiated instruction and research based strategies to meet the academic needs of all students.

• Structured whole group, small group, and individual instruction to accommodate different learning styles.

• Created and maintained positive rapport with students/ families from a range of cultural and diverse backgrounds.

2005-2006

Classroom Teacher (grade 6)

Rochester City School District | School No. 33

• Collaborated with special education consultant teacher to plan and modify lessons to meet the learning needs of students with IEPs.

• Utilized various curriculum resources and technologies to enhance student learning.

• Incorporated teaching and learning strategies for students with learning disabilities in all areas of the curriculum.

2002-2004

Classroom Teacher (grade 6)

Niagara Falls City School District, Maple Avenue Elementary

• Compiled reports, memos, agendas, and meeting notes at the building level.

• Responsible for mailing due process forms and annual review meeting information to parents prior to CSE meetings.

• Maintained and stored all legal documents such as IEP's and confidential files on all special education students.