Heather Hunt Castanon

About Heather Hunt Castanon

Experienced Business Teacher with a demonstrated history of working in the primary/secondary education industry. Skilled in Microsoft Word, Sales, Communication, Lesson Planning, and Educational Technology. Strong business development professional with a Bachelor\'s degree focused in Secondary Education and Teaching from Arizona State University. In addition to my teaching duties, I hold various leadership positions, sponsor student clubs and I am active in our state DECA association as well as Arizona Marketing educators. Through my involvement in these positions, I have gained a broad based knowledge of the educational system at all levels, gained valuable management and event planning experience and have a wide variety of experiences to draw from. I have participated in, developed and delivered training on topics related to education such as budgeting, state curriculum planning, student engagement and classroom management. I also have experience in blended learning with various online educational platforms, and I have taught adult education computer courses, to community members looking to improve their job prospects and gain citizenship. Before teaching, I worked in sales and marketing. I was an area Sales Manager for Dillard\'s Department Stores and I worked as an outside sales representative for an office supply company managing over 50 accounts on a weekly basis to maintain and build customer relationships and drive business. My range of skills and experience gives me a broad understanding of both industry and education, as well as strong organization, time management and communication skills.

Experience

1. Business Teacher, Staff Development Coordinator & Professional Sales & Marketing Program Lead

   Tempe Union High School District

   Jun 2001 — Present · Marcos de Niza High School Tempe, AZ

   I am currently employed in the Tempe Union High School District in the following positions:Career and Technical Education Business Teacher, Tempe Union High School District Professional Sales and Marketing Lead, DECA Advisor, AZ DECA Executive Board Member Eastern Area Representative, and Past President of the Arizona Marketing Educators Association. In addition to my teaching duties, I hold various leadership positions, sponsor student clubs and I am active in our state DECA association as well as Arizona Marketing educators. Through my involvement in these positions, I have gained a broad based knowledge of the educational system at all levels. I have participated in, developed and delivered training on topics related to education such as budgeting, state curriculum planning, student engagement and classroom management.I also have experience in blended learning with various online educational platforms, and I have taught adult education computer courses, to community members looking to improve their job prospects and gain citizenship. Before teaching, I worked in sales and marketing. I was an area Sales Manager for Dillard\'s Department Stores and I worked as an outside sales representative for an office supply company managing over 50 accounts on a weekly basis to maintain and build customer relationships and drive business. My range of skills and experience gives me a broad understanding of both industry and education, as well as strong organization, time management and communication skills.

Education

• Arizona State University

  Curriculum and Instruction

  2001 — 2004

• Arizona Western College

  Associate's degree

  1995 — 1997

• Arizona State University

  Bachelor's degree

  1998 — 2000