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Vanessa Perez

Pasco

Summary

Certified professional with a background in education, bilingual communication, and administration. Throughout my time as an educator I have been known for building positive relationships, leading teams, and coordinating collaborative efforts to meet both individual and organizational goals. I am experienced in managing sensitive information, tracking performance data, and ensuring timely and accurate documentation. Seeking to transition into Human Resources, I bring transferable skills in onboarding, conflict resolution, enforcing policies, and supporting diverse populations and ensuring inclusive practices.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SECOND GRADE DUAL-LANGUAGE TEACHER

Pasco School District
08.2023 - Current
  • - Served as the lead educator in a bilingual classroom, providing instruction in both English and Spanish while coordinating curriculum development and classroom management.
  • - Acted as a liaison between school staff, students, and parents, ensuring timely communication, conflict resolution, and compliance with academic and behavioral policies.
  • - Led grade-level planning sessions, facilitated professional development, and mentored new teachers in curriculum alignment and instructional best practices.
  • - Maintained accurate records, analyzed student data to inform instruction, and supported continuous improvement through collaborative goal setting and tracking.
  • - Implemented district policies and responded to student and family needs with diplomacy and professionalism, demonstrating a high level of confidentiality and cultural competence.
  • - Played an active role in school safety initiatives and participated in campus-wide planning, communication, and compliance efforts.
  • Developed and implemented engaging bilingual lesson plans tailored to diverse learning needs.
  • Facilitated collaborative learning experiences to enhance language acquisition and cultural awareness.

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

Pasco School District
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • - Worked with grade levels K-12 that vary in class size. Created rapport with unfamiliar classes and a safe learning environment.
  • - Delivered lessons following a common core aligned curriculum.
  • - Maintained a safe learning environment by enforcing school rules and regulations.
  • - Demonstrated strong organizational skills while managing multiple classrooms.
  • - Implemented differentiated instruction strategies based on individual student needs.
  • Managed classroom behavior to create a positive learning environment.

FACILITATOR

21st Century Learning Community
02.2019 - 03.2020
  • - Developed creative activities to engage students in the learning process.
  • - Created engaging and interactive lesson plans.
  • - Managed multiple tasks while maintaining focus on objectives.
  • - Gathered data and created reports to measure event effectiveness.
  • - Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills with colleagues.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Elementary Education

Washington State University
Richland, WA
05.2022

Skills

  • Computer Proficiency
  • Lesson Planning
  • Community Engagement
  • Staff Training
  • Tutoring Expertise
  • Verbal And Written Communication
  • Providing Feedback
  • Skilled In Microsoft Office
  • Collaborative teaching
  • Bilingual instruction

Certification

  • Emergency Teacher Certification
  • English Language Learners Endorsement

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

SECOND GRADE DUAL-LANGUAGE TEACHER

Pasco School District
08.2023 - Current

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

Pasco School District
08.2022 - 08.2023

FACILITATOR

21st Century Learning Community
02.2019 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Elementary Education

Washington State University