Veronica Cortes
Waller
Summary
Proactive team player with solid ability in managing administrative responsibilities, maintaining classroom environment, supervising students, and working one-on-one or in small groups. Seeking entry into a highly competent institute offering genuine growth opportunities. Skilled in classroom management, individualized instruction, and behavioral support. Known for reliability, empathy, and effective communication. Experienced paraprofessional fostering academic achievement and promoting inclusive learning environments through collaboration with educators and staff.
Paraprofessional with strong experience in educational support, adept at fostering academic achievement and promoting inclusive learning environments. Skilled in classroom management, individualized instruction, and behavioral support. Focuses on teamwork and adapts to changing needs, ensuring seamless collaboration with educators and staff. Known for reliability, empathy, and effective communication skills.
Experienced with educational support, assisting in development and implementation of classroom activities. Utilizes strong interpersonal skills to foster supportive and engaging learning environment. Knowledge of effective classroom management techniques and instructional support.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Tomball ISD
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Enhanced classroom efficiency through organizing instructional materials, managing daily schedules, and preparing resources for lessons as needed.
- Assisted in the collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.
- Supported school initiatives by participating in professional development opportunities and collaborating with colleagues on best practices for student growth and achievement.
Pre-K Aide
Frazier Elementary
11.2016 - 06.2020
- Conducted special assessments and tutoring sessions to support individual student needs.
- Modeled and taught basic and advanced social skills, conflict management techniques and study approaches to students.
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
- Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials, and supplies for maximum efficiency.
- Supervised students and maintained security throughout school buildings and on field trips.
- Assisted in development screenings to measure students' motor, language, and emotional skills.
- Straightened classroom, placing books back on shelves and materials to keep areas well-maintained and organized.
- Participated in meetings with parents concerning child's progress and areas of concern during parent-teacher conferences.
- Assisted teachers with instruction and provided clerical support for diverse needs.
- Prepared bulletin boards, classroom materials and individual student portfolios to support teacher plans.
- Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
- Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
- Promoted student learning by providing individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics.
- Prepared materials for daily activities, ensuring a smooth transition between lessons and minimizing downtime in the classroom.
- Observed children closely during free play time, identifying potential developmental concerns or areas requiring additional support from teachers or specialists.
- Contributed to the development of students'' fine motor skills through engaging art and craft activities.
- Assisted children during meal times, teaching proper table manners and reinforcing healthy eating habits.
Secretary
Four Way Pallet
10.1998 - 06.2000
- Proficiently reviewed time sheets, work charts, wage computation, and other information to identify and reconcile payroll discrepancies, and also maintained leave time, such as vacation, personal, and sick leave.
- Administered paperwork for new employees and instigate employee information into the payroll system, and more overly distributed employee paychecks and statements of earnings and deduction.
- Verified attendance, hours worked & pay adjustments, and also posted information onto designated records, filled all orders, and promptly answered calls through utilizing communication and problem-solving skills.
Education
GED -
Devry University
2013
Bachelor of Science - Child Studies
Post University
Waterbury, CT03-2026
Skills
- Behavior modeling
- Classroom supply management
- Setting up activities
- Early childhood education
- One-on-one and small group instruction
- Maintaining safe environments
- Administrative support
- MS Office
- Organization
- Invoice generation
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Behavior management
- Effective communication
- Helping students with special needs
- Small group and individual assistance
Accomplishments
- Supported 4 classroom teachers in implementing a developmentally-appropriate curriculum for a group of 6 students.
Additional Information
English and Spanish
Education
HighSchoolGed
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Tomball ISD
08.2020 - 01.2021
Pre-K Aide
Frazier Elementary
11.2016 - 06.2020
Secretary
Four Way Pallet
10.1998 - 06.2000
GED -
Devry University
Bachelor of Science - Child Studies
Post University
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