Vanessa Conejo
Director of Programs & Operations
Donna,TX
Summary
Dynamic strategic leader and curriculum designer with over 16 years of experience in bilingual education, K-5 literacy, and educator mentorship. Holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Administration, with expertise in transformational leadership, focusing on the underrepresentation of female superintendents and the systemic barriers they face. As co-founder and volunteer Director of Programs & Operations, initiatives have successfully fostered spiritual growth and increased youth participation by over 75%, driving transformation in underserved communities through faith-based outreach. A tech-savvy collaborator with a strong commitment to literacy equity, innovation, and cross-functional leadership enhances the potential for impactful change within educational environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Life Insurance Agent
Primerica
01.2025 - Current
- Provided personalized life insurance consultations to over 15 families, ensuring their coverage aligned with their personal and financial goals.
- Established trust-based relationships through transparent communication and follow-up, resulting in a 70% client retention rate.
- Assisted families with legacy and estate planning, enabling 40% of clients to implement multi-generational protection strategies.
- Achieved a 35% policy conversion rate by effectively communicating complex financial concepts.
Director of Programs and Operations (Volunteer Role)
01.2023 - Current
- Designed and implemented strategic initiatives that increased event revenue by 45% and improved operational efficiency by 60%, highlighting strong planning and communication skills at an executive level.
- Organized over 25 Christian concerts and outreach events, impacting more than 1,000 lives across Texas and beyond.
- Secured 100% of venue, lodging, and food donations through strategic partnerships, highlighting effective donor stewardship and negotiation skills.
- Developed sponsorship materials that resulted in a 50% increase in donor participation, aligning messaging with mission-driven outcomes.
- Mobilized and retained volunteers, achieving a 65% increase in engagement through data-driven coordination and personalized outreach.
- Led Christ-centered outreach initiatives that fostered spiritual growth and increased youth participation by over 75%, empowering underserved communities.
Elementary Educator & Instructional Coach
PSJA ISD
01.2008 - 01.2024
- Led cross-grade curriculum alignment, improving K–5 literacy proficiency by 75%
- Mentored over 25 educators, resulting in a 60% increase in instructional consistency.
- Designed and facilitated campus-wide professional development on differentiated, leading to an 80% increase in student growth across core subjects and a 40% improvement in instructional quality.
- Collaborated with educators and administrators to tackle instructional challenges, reducing intervention gaps by 45% through data-driven solutions.
- Managed coaching cycles, conducted equity audits, and led student data analysis initiatives, achieving a 90% completion rate on strategic instructional goals.
- Integrated educational technology tools (Google Workspace, Zoom, digital data platforms) into coaching and planning, resulting in a 50% increase in virtual professional development engagement.
Education
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) - Educational Leadership & Administration
Walden University
01.2025
Master of Education - Educational Leadership & Administration
Walden University
05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
The University of Texas – Pan American
01.2006
Skills
- K–5 Literacy Curriculum Development
- Foundational Skills
- Instructional Coaching
- Educator Mentorship
- Differentiated Instruction
- Culturally Responsive Pedagogy
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Equity-Focused Transformational Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Professional Development Facilitation
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Risk Mitigation
- Program Strategic Leadership
- Operational Strategic Leadership
- Educational Technology Integration
- Google Workspace
- Zoom
- LMS tools
- Upselling strategies
- CRM software expertise
- Compliance
- Industry awareness
Certification
- Life Insurance Agent, Texas Department of Insurance, 07/25
- Bilingual Education Supplemental - Spanish, Texas Education Agency, 08/08
- Generalist (EC-4), Texas Educator Certificate, 08/08
- TTESS Framework & Assessment, Previously completed; familiar with protocols and prepared to renew certification for Texas Principal eligibility
- Instructional Leadership Development (ILD) Training, Completed 36 hours of field-based experiences and practicum aligned with the Texas Principal Standards through certified regional entity, 06/14
- Region One ILP Principal Preparation Program, Cohort 18 & 5M; fulfilled 200+ hours toward Texas Principal Certification, 2014-2015
Honors And Awards
- Inducted Member, National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), Recognized for academic excellence, leadership potential, and commitment to personal and professional growth. Completed structured leadership development including orientation, training, speaker broadcasts, and peer accountability.
- Teacher of the Year, PSJA ISD, 2018, Honored for instructional excellence and student achievement in bilingual education.
- Outstanding Community Leadership Award, By Faith ProducZion, 2024, Awarded for leading impactful outreach events and increasing youth engagement through faith-based programming.
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of 1+volunteers in the development of faith-based outreach events, including Christian concerts, resulting in a 75% increase in community engagement.
- Achieved 80% student growth by completing targeted literacy intervention across K-5 classrooms with accuracy and efficiency.
Work Availability
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Quote
Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.
Winston S. Churchill
Software
Office & Productivity Tools
Learning Management System
Assessment & Data Tools
Design & Publishing Tools
Timeline
Licensed Life Insurance Agent
Primerica
01.2025 - Current
Director of Programs and Operations (Volunteer Role)
01.2023 - Current
Elementary Educator & Instructional Coach
PSJA ISD
01.2008 - 01.2024
Master of Education - Educational Leadership & Administration
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
The University of Texas – Pan American
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) - Educational Leadership & Administration
Walden University