Tonia Vasquez
Canyon Country,CA
Summary
Learning professional with experience in developing and implementing effective educational programs. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving measurable results. Skilled in curriculum development, instructional design, and leveraging technology for enhanced learning. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic environments.
Overview
2014
2014
years of professional experience
Work History
Computer Learning Specialist
Pasadena Unified School District
2014 - 2022
- Collaborated with educators to enhance instructional strategies and materials that supported struggling students with targeted interventions, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Facilitated professional development workshops for staff on best practices using technology in education.
- Developed individualized learning plans for diverse student needs.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and inform teaching methods.Implemented data-driven interventions to improve student engagement and outcomes.
- Led initiatives to integrate technology into classroom instruction, enhancing learning experiences.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through feedback and adjusted strategies accordingly.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
Application Support Specialist
Pasadena Unified School District
01.2002 - 01.2014
- Provided technical support for application issues, ensuring minimal disruption to educational processes.
- Provided networking/ support and performed mainframe and account maintenance tasks.
- Provided assistance, advice, problem-solving, and technical information to school sites regarding the use of software applications.
- Successfully planned and implemented technology training for all PUSD district personnel on new applications, enhancing user proficiency and system adoption across departments.
- Troubleshot and resolved complex application errors, improving system reliability and user satisfaction.
Office Manager
Pasadena Unified School District
1998 - 2002
- Coordinated daily office operations to ensure efficient administrative support for staff and students.
- Developed and implemented office procedures that improved workflow and communication among departments.
- Assisted staff, students, parents, public, and volunteers on a Middle and High school campus.
- Functionally supervised clerical staff. Ensured appropriate quality, quantity, and timeliness of work.
- Registered students and posted data to the Aeries Student Information System.
- Maintained and screened student records.
- Recorded attendance data.
- Prepared and maintained Current Solutions accounts for 80+ staff members, including Leaves, and Worker's Compensation. Completed and submitted all claims for Worker's Comp.
- Prepared payroll, purchase requisitions and posts expenditures to accounts.
- Maintained balances, created, and managed budgets. Regularly identified opportunities for cost savings in budgeted accounts.
- Arranged for and positioned substitute personnel.
Guidance Advisor
Pasadena Unified School District
01.1984 - 01.1998
- Assisted individual students regarding chronic classroom behavior.
- Consulted with the classroom teacher in the development of specific goals and objectives for assigned students.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement behavior plans.
- Monitored and supported student truancy.
- Applied behavior analysis principles to work with assigned students.
- Provided positive behavior incentives to students to encourage self-discipline and encouraged appropriate social skills, interaction with peers, and conversation with partners or small groups.
- Collected and maintained data on student performance necessary to the development of goals and objectives for assigned student.
Education
A.A. - Business
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CAB.A. - Psychology
Paul Quinn College
Dallas, TX01-2024
M.A. - Psychology
William Woods University
Fulton, MO12-2025
Skills
- Proficient in Canvas and Brightspace
- Course content creation
- Curriculum development
- Efficient management of student records
- Comprehensive technical training
- Instructional support
Timeline
Application Support Specialist
Pasadena Unified School District
01.2002 - 01.2014
Guidance Advisor
Pasadena Unified School District
01.1984 - 01.1998
Computer Learning Specialist
Pasadena Unified School District
2014 - 2022
Office Manager
Pasadena Unified School District
1998 - 2002
A.A. - Business
Pasadena City College
B.A. - Psychology
Paul Quinn College
M.A. - Psychology
William Woods University