PRINCESS CATHERINE BUSTOS
Orlando
Summary
Middle School ELA Teacher with 8+ years of international experience in the Philippines, South Korea, and the U.S. Highly Effective (3.3) under Marzano iObservation and Outstanding (4.5–5.0) under PPST. Skilled in literacy development, differentiated instruction, action research in inclusive education, and data-driven strategies to improve student performance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School ELA Teacher (Grades 6–7)
Lockhart Middle School
Orlando, Florida
06.2024 - Current
- Earned 3.3 – Highly Effective Final Evaluation Rating (Marzano), including 3.3 Instructional Practice and 3.29 Student Growth.
- Deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction using Canvas LMS, including small group rotations and escape rooms aligned with Florida B.E.S.T. Standards.
- Created and implemented a classroom 'Token System' that reduced discipline referrals by 25%.
- Differentiate instruction for ELL and ESE students and use assessment data to drive targeted literacy interventions.
- Collaborate with grade-level teams to strengthen instructional alignment and student engagement.
Public School Teacher (Grades 8 & 10)
Muñoz National High School
Philippines
08.2016 - 05.2024
- Taught 150+ students annually in Asian & World Literature, STE, and Journalism.
- Consistently earned Outstanding performance ratings (4.5–5.00) under PPST across 8 years of service.
- Conducted action research and qualitative studies to improve inclusive education and student performance.
- Strengthened students’ analytical writing and reading comprehension through structured literacy strategies.
- Coached journalism students and supported school publication initiatives.
- Served as classroom adviser, mentoring students and strengthening parent partnerships.
Education
PhD - English Language Education
Philippine Normal University
MA - English, Applied Linguistics
Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology
BS - Secondary Education – English
Central Luzon State University
Skills
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Florida BEST Standards
- Literacy Intervention
- Differentiated Instruction (UDL)
- ELL Support
- Classroom Management
- Canvas LMS
- Curriculum Development
- Student Mentorship
- Qualitative Research
Certification
- Florida Temporary Exchange Teacher Certificate (PK–12, valid through 2027)
- Licensed Professional Teacher – Philippines
- Teacher of the Month – Lockhart Middle School, Orlando, Florida, USA
- Best Teacher in the Division – Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
INTERNATIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE
- Teacher Exchange Delegate – South Korea (2019): Delivered English instruction in multicultural classrooms and integrated Global Citizenship Education.
- Online English Instructor – Korean Learners (2016): Conducted fully English-based virtual instruction to improve fluency and comprehension.
Timeline
Middle School ELA Teacher (Grades 6–7)
Lockhart Middle School
06.2024 - Current
Public School Teacher (Grades 8 & 10)
Muñoz National High School
08.2016 - 05.2024
MA - English, Applied Linguistics
Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology
BS - Secondary Education – English
Central Luzon State University
PhD - English Language Education
Philippine Normal University