GLORIA RAMIREZ ESCOBEDO
Mission,TX
Summary
Parent and Community Liaison supporting family engagement, Title I and McKinney-Vento compliance, and community partnerships. Coordinates home visits, parent workshops, student outreach, and front office service while communicating clearly with families and staff, including Spanish interpretation. Recognized as Staff Member of the Year in the first year of district service.
Overview
1
1
Certification
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Parent & Community Liaison
Mission Collegiate High School, Mission CISD
Mission, Texas
03.2025 - 09.2026
- Served as main contact between school leaders, families, and community groups.
- Supported compliance tracking for Title I, McKinney-Vento, and additional state and federal grants.
- Completed home visits to support attendance and family engagement efforts.
- Planned and led parent workshops on health, finances, parenting, and quality of life.
- Coordinated health fairs and built partnerships with community agencies.
- Supported student recruitment and outreach efforts.
- Managed front office duties and delivered high-level customer service.
- Recognized as Staff Member of Year during first year of service.
- Coordinated family communication for Mission Collegiate High School students and guardians.
- Interpreted information for Spanish-speaking families and school staff.
- Resolved parent questions with clear guidance and respectful service.
- Developed and implemented plans for outreach initiatives to engage community members.
Manager
Fiesta Piñatas
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Managed daily business operations including staff supervision and financial reconciliation.
- Managed Fiesta Piñatas store operations and daily team assignments.
- Trained staff on sales floor tasks and store policies.
- Scheduled team coverage for busy Fiesta Piñatas shifts.
- Handled inventory management, deposits, and cash audits.
- Oversaw piñata inventory, stock replenishment, and product displays.
- Monitored order processing, shipping, and pickup preparations.
- Coordinated customer service for party supply orders and questions.
- Delivered exceptional customer service and resolved client concerns.
- Resolved customer concerns with clear communication and store support.
- Maintained clean, organized sales areas and backroom storage.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Coordinated community event participation and promotional activities.
Substitute Teacher
La Joya ISD
01.1996 - 01.2000
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
- Implemented lesson plans and maintained classroom management.
- Delivered assigned lessons across reading, math, science, and social studies.
- Followed La Joya ISD lesson plans and campus routines for daily instruction.
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in the teacher's lesson plans.
- Maintained classroom order using district behavior expectations and teacher guidelines.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at a consistent level.
- Assisted students with tutoring and monitored assessments.
- Monitored student safety and engagement during class, transitions, lunch, and recess.
- Fostered positive behavior among students using effective communication techniques.
- Promoted a safe and secure atmosphere within the classroom setting.
- Applied school policies and procedures to maintain a structured classroom environment.
Education
49 College Credit Hours - Substitute Teacher Certification
South Texas College
01-2018
High School Diploma -
La Joya High School
Skills
- Family & Community Engagement
- Title I & McKinney-Vento Compliance
- State & Federal Grant Oversight
- Public Speaking & Workshop Facilitation
- Event Planning & Coordination
- Student Recruitment & Outreach
- Administrative & Front Office Support
- Conflict Resolution & Relationship Building
- Spanish interpretation
- Grant tracking
- Family outreach
- Community engagement
- Parent workshops
- Event coordination
- Customer service
- Student recruitment
- Conflict resolution
- Relationship building
- Problem solving
- Policy advocacy
- Fundraising
- Public speaking events
- Community networking
- CPR certified
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
Languages
Bilingual: English & Spanish
Accomplishments
- Mission Collegiate High School Staff member of the Year 2026
Certification
- CPR and first aid certified
Timeline
Parent & Community Liaison
Mission Collegiate High School, Mission CISD
03.2025 - 09.2026
Manager
Fiesta Piñatas
01.2015 - 01.2020
Substitute Teacher
La Joya ISD
01.1996 - 01.2000
49 College Credit Hours - Substitute Teacher Certification
South Texas College
High School Diploma -
La Joya High School