VERONICA ESCALANTE
MCKINNEY,TX
Summary
Highly motivated educator with a passion for impacting student learning and driving professional development. Seeking administrative position to enhance student engagement and foster strong parent and community relationships. Resourceful professional in management operations known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in strategic planning, team leadership, and operational improvement. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring seamless execution of business strategies and enhancement of team performance.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, ESL Program Services
Multilingual Education Team, Richardson ISD
Richardson, TX
07.2017 - Current
- Directed operations to improve safety and security.
- Promoted a culture of innovation and encouraged staff to contribute ideas.
- Cultivated relationships with stakeholders to secure support for key initiatives.
- Managed annual budgeting process, including forecasting and financial planning.
- Negotiated agreements with external partners such as contractors or consultants.
- Monitored educational trends and surrounding districts' activities to inform decisions.
- Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with district/state standards.
- Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve student performance and teacher efficacy.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to set long-term objectives for our campus.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
- Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
- Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.
- Coordinated and directed activities of businesses or departments concerning production, pricing and sales.
- Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
- Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
- Implemented campaigns and promotions to help with developing goods and services.
- Forecasted customer demand to set prices or credit terms for goods or services.
- Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
- Structured HR consulting services to support clients during organizational developments and changes.
- Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Negotiated high-value contracts with vendors and partners to optimize resource allocation.
- Managed crisis situations to minimize impact on operations and reputation.
- Implemented new technologies to streamline processes and enhance productivity.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through the development of service improvement initiatives.
- Led change management efforts to adapt to market shifts and organizational needs.
- Represented the organization at industry events, conferences, and public meetings.
- Coordinated with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with laws and standards.
- Monitored industry trends to identify opportunities for expansion and innovation.
- Directed operations to improve efficiency and increase profit margins.
- Developed and executed marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and market share.
- Spearheaded the development and launch of new products or services.
- Streamlined supply chain management to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
- Partnered with staff to create professional development plans to support personal and business growth.
- Cultivated strong relationships with customers by responding promptly to inquiries or complaints.
- Implemented systems for tracking progress on key initiatives or projects.
Administrator - Principal, Assistant Principal
Lake Highlands Jr. High, RISD
Dallas, TX
07.2003 - 06.2017
- Facilitate student learning through PLCs with a focus on data analysis and results, implementation of best practices through various curricula, and disseminating a culture of high standards and expectations
- Establish and reach goals for continued student performance progress and earning performance distinctions based on federal and state accountability standards
- Provide job-embedded professional development to staff and faculty members to meet a spectrum of high needs student demographics including ESL, economically disadvantaged and GT
- Collaborate with district personnel to problem-solve and generate a means of reaching a common goal and vision
- Establish and monitor academic interventions to diverse student populations
- Oversee local operating budget and Title I funding
- Observe and evaluate campus personnel using PDAS and T-TESS tools
- Recruit and hire highly qualified staff
- Establish a strong connection between community and school where all stakeholders are actively involved
- Answered incoming calls and responded to customer inquiries.
- Assisted in the development of new administrative systems, procedures and policies.
- Managed office supplies inventory and placed orders when necessary.
- Prepared drafts of course schedules and descriptions to estimate staffing and facility requirements.
- Developed instructional methods and content for educational or student activity programs.
- Observed teachers under classroom conditions to track professional abilities and identify areas in need of improvement.
- Directed school human resources including hiring, training, policy enforcement, and legal compliance.
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
- Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for students.
- Created and implemented special education programs which provided support to teachers and staff while giving special needs and at-risk youth tools necessary to succeed.
- Presented resources and opportunities to teaching staff for further professional development and curriculum training courses.
- Evaluated student behavior issues by reviewing established discipline standards and noting trends in infractions.
- Assessed teaching and support staff and delivered exemplary development and instructional leadership strategies improving capabilities and testing outcomes.
- Assessed student performance, behavior and social development and devised improvement strategies for struggling children.
- Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.
- Developed and implemented standards for student academic achievement aligned with district, state and local initiatives.
- Facilitated staff meetings to convey policy changes and hear employee input.
- Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
- Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.
- Enforced disciplinary policies and procedures.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of school employees.
- Displayed strong decision making abilities and confidence to staff and students.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current trends in education technology.
- Participated in committees responsible for evaluating proposed changes to curricula or assessment systems.
- Attended conferences related to educational leadership or policy making.
- Served as a liaison between the school administration and community groups or organizations.
- Investigated incidents involving disciplinary action against students or faculty members.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed by staff members during school events.
- Intervened when necessary to ensure compliance with state laws concerning education.
- Reviewed textbooks, library resources and other instructional materials for appropriateness in meeting educational standards.
- Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations, reviews of lesson plans and feedback from parents and students.
- Facilitated communication between teachers, administrators and parents regarding student performance issues.
- Assisted in developing budgets for various departments within the school system.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as sports teams, clubs and field trips.
- Coordinated professional development activities for faculty members to enhance instructional practices.
- Conducted regular meetings with parents to discuss their children's academic progress.
- Resolved conflicts between faculty members and students.
- Monitored student behavior and discipline in accordance with district regulations.
- Collaborated with district administrators on curriculum development initiatives.
- Developed and implemented school policies, procedures and programs for student achievement.
- Provided guidance and support to teachers, staff and students in the school.
- Wrote and submitted reports on industry trends, prompting managers to develop business plans.
- Audited company's legal documents to verify compliant policies and procedures.
- Determined consumer needs to provide products and services appealing to larger market.
- Analyzed company's expenditures and developed financial models.
- Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.
- Created plans to propose solutions to problems related to efficiency, costs or profits.
- Implemented strategies to take advantage of new opportunities.
- Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.
- Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards.
- Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
- Organized client meetings to provide project updates.
- Monitored operations and reviewed records and metrics to understand company performance.
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
- Managed day-to-day office operations, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to policies.
- Handled correspondence, including drafting emails, memos, and reports for senior management.
- Coordinated with IT department to resolve technical issues and maintain computer systems.
- Coordinated scheduling and logistics for staff meetings and corporate events.
- Processed payroll and managed employee records, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
- Analyzed operational processes and recommended improvements to enhance efficiency.
- Managed travel arrangements and accommodations for executive staff and visiting clients.
- Administered benefits programs, including health insurance and retirement plans.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and service providers to optimize costs and efficiency.
- Oversaw inventory management, including ordering office supplies and equipment maintenance.
- Served as the primary point of contact for external stakeholders, including clients and partners.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations within the office environment.
- Developed and maintained databases for tracking projects, clients, and financial records.
- Implemented new software and technology solutions to enhance office productivity.
- Monitored budget expenditures and prepared financial reports for review by management.
- Conducted performance evaluations and recommended training programs for staff development.
- Assisted in the recruitment process, from posting job ads to organizing interviews and onboarding new hires.
- Implemented filing systems to improve document organization and retrieval.
- Facilitated communication between departments to support project completion and goal achievement.
- Monitored payroll, credit card purchases and invoicing to prevent financial errors.
- Checked office stock to determine supply levels and maintain inventory.
- Followed up with customer accounts to resolve unpaid or past due accounts.
- Improved office organization by developing filing system and customer database protocols.
- Answered telephones to take messages or redirect calls to appropriate colleagues.
- Responded promptly to customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Assisted with budget preparation by collecting financial data from departments heads.
- Designed forms and templates to streamline workflow processes within the organization.
- Ensured that all paperwork was completed accurately before submission deadlines.
- Supported departmental activities by providing clerical assistance as needed.
- Compiled statistical data from a variety of sources for analysis purposes.
- Conducted research on requested topics using reliable sources.
- Monitored emails, sorted mail and distributed correspondence accordingly.
- Processed payroll information according to established guidelines.
- Developed spreadsheets to track project progress, budgets and other related data.
- Performed data entry tasks into computer databases from paper documents.
- Created presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint for senior management team members.
- Updated databases with new employee information, job changes and terminations.
- Prepared reports on various projects for management review.
- Organized special events such as company parties or trips for employees.
- Provided general administrative support to staff members.
- Coordinated meetings, conferences, travel arrangements.
- Maintained filing system for important documents such as contracts and invoices.
Language Arts/English I Teacher
Westwood Jr. High, RISD
Dallas, TX
01.1997 - 01.2003
- Facilitated student learning, increasing TAAS/TAKS reading and writing scores through specialized tutoring programs and use of various evaluation/assessment tools
- Served and collaborated on Campus Intervention Team
- Mentored first-year teachers and student teachers
- Facilitated 7th grade team meetings and actively participated in vertical teaming opportunities
- Developed RISD 7th grade End-of-Course Exam for Pre-AP students
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
Education
Master of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX01.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Literature and Secondary Education
University of North Texas
Denton, TX01.1997
Skills
- Presenter of PLC philosophy
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Principal Leadership Academy
- UCEL Administrative Intern
- Member of the RISD Strategic Task Force Committee for Equality in Education
- Member of the RISD Career and College Readiness Committee
- Member of the RISD Superintendent's Advisory Council
- Member of the RISD Graduation Task Force
- PTA Honorary Lifetime Member
- Contract Negotiation
Trainingskillsaffiliations
- Lead4Ward workshop series participant
- Participant in Professional Learning Communities Summer Institute
- Presenter of PLC philosophy and successful implementation at RISD Summer Leadership Conference
- Participant in PBIS Region X workshop series
- Trained in various writing rubrics including STAAR, AP and TELPAS writing rubrics
- Trained in the ELPS and Sheltered Instruction
- Trained in the implementation of AVID curriculum & strategies
- Participant in Stephen Covey's The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Principal Leadership Academy 2008-2009
- Assistant Principal Leadership Academy 2005-06
- UCEL Administrative Intern 2003-04 and presenter of 'Rabid for AVID' at AVID Summer Institute
- Member of RISD Strategic Task Force Committee for Equality in Education, RISD Career and College Readiness Committee, RISD Superintendent's Advisory Council, RISD Graduation Task Force, NASP, PTA Honorary Lifetime Member
Certification
- ESL Supplemental Certificate
- ▪ Standard Principal Certification (Grades EC-12)
- Provisional Secondary English Certification (Grades
Languages
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director, ESL Program Services
Multilingual Education Team, Richardson ISD
07.2017 - Current
Administrator - Principal, Assistant Principal
Lake Highlands Jr. High, RISD
07.2003 - 06.2017
Language Arts/English I Teacher
Westwood Jr. High, RISD
01.1997 - 01.2003
Master of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Texas at Dallas
Bachelor of Arts - Literature and Secondary Education
University of North Texas
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