Veronica Candelaria
El Paso
Summary
To be part of an organization that is innovative, nurturing, student centered and has high expectations. I bring a plethora of experience with my beginnings as a Bilingual teacher along with the many other various administrative positions that I have held. As an accomplished educational leader with twenty-nine years of in-depth experience, I look forward to sharing with others and supporting the success of the organization. My areas of expertise as follows directly and indirectly will help me in the role of Assistant Principal. Having previously been an instructional leader I have helped support teachers in the classroom, evaluated programs, reviewed data and implemented various support systems for Emergent Bilingual students. My experience as a Principal, Assistant Principal and Director of Bilingual has provided a multitude of experience in Leadership, Coaching, Mentoring, Program Implementation, Budgeting, Professional Development, Staffing, Recruitment, State Certifications, Curriculum and Development, High Quality Instructional Material, Emergent Bilingual support (Bilingual District Program), and Community stakeholders. Overall, my well-rounded experience enables me to support any organization in
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
5th Grade Dual Language Teacher
Desert Trail Elementary
NM
07.2025 - Current
Bilingual Director
Clint ISD
TX
07.2018 - 01.2024
- Implement with fidelity the Bilingual and ESL state programs in Clint ISD for students from Pre-K to 12th grade. Throughout the year my team and I ensured all policies and procedures for the district/state are followed. For the last five years, I spearheaded the implementation of the first Dual language 50/50 One-Way English/Spanish program model for Pre-K to 5th grade at all our Elementary campuses. As well as implemented for Secondary campuses the state ESL program with the Sheltered Instruction (SIOP) approach and Summit K12 program to support our Emergent Bilingual students. The focus is on ensuring our students meet or exceed the state and federal standards while increasing language proficiency levels and academic levels of all students. In addition, I led the planning and development of the first Newcomer Center focused on increasing newcomer student support, academic readiness, parent education and engagement. The continued partnerships with Texas English Learner Division from the Texas Education Agency, Region 19, and support from local Professors as well as various national presenters.
Principal
Clint ISD-Horizon Middle School
07.2015 - 06.2018
- Responsibilities-Administrator- As an Assistant Principal I supported the vision of the Principal and supported with the following: facilitated and ensured the goals of the (PLC’s) were met, organized and held ARD’s, led LPAC for English Learners, established the PBIS Program, provided regular instructional feedback from walk-through’s and observations, organized state testing preparation and administration, set up parent attendance meetings, supported with discipline/restorative behavior support, and maintained the Campus Improvement plan. In addition, I ensured a positive learning environment, regularly held data meetings with teams and individual teachers, organized and provided strategic professional development throughout the year, maintained the budget and fiscal responsibilities, as well as keeping our community stakeholders well informed.
Adjunct Professor
Sul Ross State University
07.2015 - 06.2018
Principal
Socorro ISD-John Drugan K-8
07.2014 - 06.2015
Assistant Principal
Socorro ISD-John Drugan K-8
07.2012 - 06.2014
Curriculum Coach
Socorro ISD-Hershel Antwine
07.2011 - 06.2012
Curriculum Coach
Socorro ISD-Dr. Sue Shook
07.2008 - 06.2011
Bilingual Teacher 5th grade
SISD-Dr. Sue Shook
07.2008 - 06.2009
Bilingual Teacher 6th grade, & Kindergarten
SISD-Loma Verde
07.2002 - 06.2008
Dual Language Bilingual Kindergarten
Fabens ISD- Risinger Elementary
07.1996 - 06.2002
Education
Master of Science -
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX05-1996
Master of Criminal Justice -
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM05-2000
Bachelor of Science -
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX05-1996
Skills
- Project management
- Decision-making
- Verbal and written communication
- Strategies and goals
- Organizational development
- Budget management
- Staff development
- Financial reporting
- Leadership development
- Coaching and mentoring
Certification
- [Area of expertise] License - [Timeframe]
Timeline
5th Grade Dual Language Teacher
Desert Trail Elementary
07.2025 - Current
Bilingual Director
Clint ISD
07.2018 - 01.2024
Principal
Clint ISD-Horizon Middle School
07.2015 - 06.2018
Adjunct Professor
Sul Ross State University
07.2015 - 06.2018
Principal
Socorro ISD-John Drugan K-8
07.2014 - 06.2015
Assistant Principal
Socorro ISD-John Drugan K-8
07.2012 - 06.2014
Curriculum Coach
Socorro ISD-Hershel Antwine
07.2011 - 06.2012
Curriculum Coach
Socorro ISD-Dr. Sue Shook
07.2008 - 06.2011
Bilingual Teacher 5th grade
SISD-Dr. Sue Shook
07.2008 - 06.2009
Bilingual Teacher 6th grade, & Kindergarten
SISD-Loma Verde
07.2002 - 06.2008
Dual Language Bilingual Kindergarten
Fabens ISD- Risinger Elementary
07.1996 - 06.2002
Master of Science -
The University of Texas At El Paso
Master of Criminal Justice -
New Mexico State University
Bachelor of Science -
The University of Texas At El Paso
COMMUNICATION
Daily interactions with all departments in the district, campuses, leaders, teachers, parents and community partners. Ongoing communication with Region 19 and TEA-Texas Education Agency/ English Learner Support Division.
LEADERSHIP
Successfully lead the Bilingual Department and campuses while collaborating with all district departments to effectively and strategically support all our stakeholders in the district.