Veronica Fulton
Dallas
Summary
Dynamic bilingual educational leader with a proven track record across K–12 settings, specializing in dual-language program implementation and instructional leadership. Experienced in delivering and supporting English/Spanish instruction, coaching educators, and leading collaborative initiatives that drive student achievement. Skilled in data analysis, MTSS, and policy implementation, with a strong commitment to equity, biliteracy development, and inclusive learning environments for emergent bilingual students.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Principal
Faith Family Academy Of Oak Cliff
Dallas
07.2022 - Current
- Developed and empowered a comprehensive leadership team—including the Academic Dean, the Discipline Dean, and the Dual Language Coordinator—to cultivate a safe, inclusive, and academically rigorous environment for bilingual learners.
- Conducted daily instructional walkthroughs and strategic learning walks using Paul Bambrick-Santoyo’s "Waterfall" method to identify high-leverage teaching practices across one-way dual language, monolingual, and two-way dual language classrooms.
- Led cross-departmental collaborative planning initiatives within the district, fostering alignment of curriculum, bilingual instructional strategies, and shared accountability for student achievement.
- Oversaw campus administrative operations and implemented evidence-based policies that promoted student safety, inclusive practices, and equitable access to academic success.
- Designed and implemented a master and instructional bell schedule that integrated structured word study, small group interventions, writing, and paired literacy components across reading, math, science, and social studies instructional blocks.
High School Assistant Principal
Emmett High School at DISD
Dallas
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Led LPAC collaboration to ensure timely identification, placement, and reclassification of Emergent Bilinguals (EBs) within four weeks, supporting compliance and instructional alignment.
- Evaluated instructional effectiveness across English, LOTE, and ESL departments through formal and informal observations, providing targeted, data-driven feedback to strengthen teacher performance.
- Developed and facilitated weekly PLCs (Look Forward/Look Back) for English and ESOL teams, fostering collaborative planning, and continuous instructional improvement.
- Partnered with counselors to create and implement MTSS intervention plans addressing excessive absences and academic challenges, improving 9th-grade EB student outcomes.
- Built staff capacity through individualized coaching, professional development, and performance management, promoting a positive instructional culture, and high-quality dual-language teaching.
Middle School Assistant Principal
E.D. Walker Middle School at DISD
Dallas
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Improved STAAR outcomes by managing, coaching, and developing teachers to meet 80/60/20 performance benchmarks—80% Approaches, 60% Meets, and 20% Masters—across core content areas.
- Engineered a strategic master schedule in PowerSchool, based on student performance data, to address academic gaps and enhance instructional access for over 700 middle school students.
- Led schoolwide professional development focused on dual-language instruction, differentiation, and positive behavior supports, strengthening teaching quality and student engagement.
Middle School Counselor
E.D. Walker Middle School at DISD
Dallas
05.2017 - 12.2018
- Redesigned student choice sheets for grades 5–7 to align with the school’s STEM, Visual & Performing Arts (VPA), and Dual Language pathways, supporting strategic academic planning.
- Facilitated weekly RTI meetings with educators, families, and administrators to develop targeted interventions addressing students' behavioral and academic needs.
- Delivered campus-wide guidance programming—including classroom lessons and Junior Achievement Day—while fostering strong partnerships with families and community resources to promote student success.
Elementary School Counselor
John F. Peeler Elementary at DISD
Dallas
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Led the implementation of a campus-wide guidance program, delivering individual and group counseling, using a solution-focused approach to support student well-being.
- Organized Parent Nights to strengthen family engagement, teach parenting strategies, and expand community involvement initiatives.
Bilingual Elementary Teacher
Dover Elementary - RISD
Richardson
08.2011 - 05.2016
- Delivered English/Spanish bilingual instruction to over 100 students in grades 3–5, supporting academic growth across content areas.
- Boosted 5th-grade Math STAAR pass rates from 81% to 92% within one year through data-driven instruction and targeted intervention strategies.
Natural Gas Analyst
Shell Exploration & Production
Houston
09.1998 - 12.2006
- Analyzed daily natural gas pricing and production trends in the Gulf of Mexico to inform strategic trading and operational decisions.
- Coordinated with platform production managers and natural gas traders to validate entity-level allocations and ensure accurate reporting.
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX12-2014
Bachelor of Arts - International Business
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05-1997
Skills
- Bilingual instruction
- Data analysis
- Instructional leadership
- Policy implementation
- Teacher coaching
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Principal Certification (EC-12)
- School Counselor (EC-12)
- Bilingual Teacher (EC-6)
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Elementary School Principal
Faith Family Academy Of Oak Cliff
07.2022 - Current
High School Assistant Principal
Emmett High School at DISD
07.2021 - 06.2022
Middle School Assistant Principal
E.D. Walker Middle School at DISD
01.2019 - 06.2021
Middle School Counselor
E.D. Walker Middle School at DISD
05.2017 - 12.2018
Elementary School Counselor
John F. Peeler Elementary at DISD
08.2016 - 05.2017
Bilingual Elementary Teacher
Dover Elementary - RISD
08.2011 - 05.2016
Natural Gas Analyst
Shell Exploration & Production
09.1998 - 12.2006
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Lamar University
Bachelor of Arts - International Business
Texas State University
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