Josabeth Castro
About Josabeth Castro
Josabeth Castro is a Virtual Guide and Teacher at Codeverse, where she has worked since 2020. She has a diverse background in education and animal care, with experience in various roles including outreach leadership and student volunteering.
Current Role at Codeverse
Josabeth Castro serves as a Virtual Guide/Teacher at Codeverse since 2020. In this role, she conducts one-on-one virtual coding sessions for children aged 6 to 13. Her focus is on building children's confidence to explore and learn independently. She collaborates with parents to tailor the virtual learning experience to meet each child's unique needs. Castro ensures a safe and inspirational virtual environment that encourages children to test their ideas and share their results. She utilizes choreographed movements and rehearsed scripts to enhance the virtual learning experience and align with the Codeverse brand.
Previous Experience in Education and Mentorship
Prior to her current position, Josabeth Castro worked as an Outreach Leader and College-University Mentor at NextGenVest in 2017 for four months in the Greater New York City Area. She also served as a Student Volunteer at Judy B. McDonald Public Library in 2019 for one month in Nacogdoches, Texas. Additionally, she worked as a Virtual Papa Pal at Papa in 2020 for one month in a remote capacity. These roles contributed to her experience in educational support and mentorship.
Educational Background
Josabeth Castro studied at Lone Star College, where she earned an Associate's degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies from 2016 to 2019. She then attended Stephen F. Austin State University, achieving a Bachelor's degree in Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services from 2019 to 2021. Her educational background provides a foundation for her work in virtual teaching and child development.
Early Career and Volunteer Work
Josabeth Castro began her career in the healthcare and animal care fields. She worked as an Animal Care Technician at Aldine Animal Hospital from 2015 to 2016 for eight months in the Houston, Texas area. Additionally, she volunteered for Habitat for Humanity from 2015 to 2016 for one year in Greater Houston. Castro also completed an internship at Lyndon B. Johnson General Hospital from 2014 to 2015 for nine months in the Houston area. These experiences reflect her commitment to community service and care.
Skills in Virtual Learning Environments
In her role at Codeverse, Josabeth Castro has developed skills in creating engaging virtual learning environments. She ensures that the virtual experience is safe and inspirational for children. Her approach includes using choreographed movements and rehearsed scripts, which enhance the learning process and align with the educational goals of Codeverse. Castro's ability to adapt the learning experience to individual needs showcases her expertise in virtual education.