Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Languages
Timeline
Generic

VERONICA MENDOZA

GRAND TERRACE

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Principal

Moreno Valley Unified School District
08.2022 - Current
  • Improved school performance by developing and implementing data-driven instructional strategies.
  • Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
  • Collaborated with faculty to create interdisciplinary lesson plans, increasing student engagement across subjects.
  • Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
  • Implemented effective communication channels between administrators, teachers, students, and parents to foster strong relationships within the school community.
  • Developed comprehensive assessment systems to monitor student progress and inform instructional decisions.
  • Established intervention programs for struggling students, improving overall academic achievement levels at the school.
  • Led school-wide initiatives focused on increasing attendance rates and reducing dropout numbers.
  • Coordinated special events such as parent-teacher conferences, open houses, and graduation ceremonies to promote a sense of community within the school.
  • Evaluated teacher performance against established benchmarks, providing actionable feedback for improvement purposes.
  • Fostered a safe learning environment by collaborating with security personnel and implementing safety protocols throughout the campus.
  • Actively participated in district-level meetings to contribute insights on policies affecting schools within the district.

ESY Administrator

Moreno Valley Unified School District
06.2022 - 07.2022
  • Improved school performance by developing and implementing data-driven instructional strategies.
  • Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
  • Mentored new teachers in navigating their roles within the school system effectively.
  • Oversaw curriculum design process to ensure alignment with state standards and best practices in education.

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Moreno Valley Unified School District
08.2009 - 06.2022
  • Enhanced student motivation by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples into lesson plans.
  • Increased parent involvement in the learning process by maintaining open communication and providing regular updates on student progress.
  • Supported inclusion efforts by differentiating instruction to meet the diverse needs of students with special needs.
  • Fostered a positive classroom environment by implementing effective behavior management strategies and promoting respect among students.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, enhancing student understanding of connections between subjects.
  • Implemented data-driven instructional practices, resulting in improved student performance on assessments and increased mastery of key concepts.
  • Mentored new teachers, providing guidance and support to help them succeed in their roles as educators.
  • Assessed student progress regularly through formative and summative assessments, adapting instruction accordingly to meet individual needs.
  • Served as a member of the school improvement team, contributing ideas for program enhancement and increased student achievement.
  • Maintained accurate records of student performance, using data analysis tools to inform ongoing instructional planning and decisionmaking.
  • Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Established safe play environment for students.

ESY Administrator

Moreno Valley Unified School District
06.2021 - 07.2021
  • Improved school performance by developing and implementing data-driven instructional strategies.
  • Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
  • Mentored new teachers in navigating their roles within the school system effectively.
  • Oversaw curriculum design process to ensure alignment with state standards and best practices in education.

Education

Certificate of Eligibility Riverside County - Administrative Service Credential

RCOE
Riverside, CA
2019

Masters of Arts - Education, Special Education Cal State

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA
2012

Education Specialist Instruction Credential -

Level II State University of San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Bachelor of Arts - Human Services Cal

State University of Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA

Skills

  • Staff Management
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Team Collaboration
  • Staff Development
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Parent Rapport-Building
  • Disciplinary Action
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Student and Family Relationships
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Classroom Evaluations
  • At-Risk Student Intervention
  • Mentoring
  • Training

Accomplishments

  • Areas of proficiency include:
  • Bilingual
  • Individualized Education Program
  • Student Assessment
  • Teacher Mentor/Coach
  • Individual Family Service Plan
  • Administrative Experience
  • Behavior Strategies
  • ABA trained

Affiliations

Behavior Management Training ~ Behavior Modification ~ Prevention & Intervention Training (CPI)~Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) ~Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)~Parent training

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Assistant Principal

Moreno Valley Unified School District
08.2022 - Current

ESY Administrator

Moreno Valley Unified School District
06.2022 - 07.2022

ESY Administrator

Moreno Valley Unified School District
06.2021 - 07.2021

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Moreno Valley Unified School District
08.2009 - 06.2022

Certificate of Eligibility Riverside County - Administrative Service Credential

RCOE

Masters of Arts - Education, Special Education Cal State

Azusa Pacific University

Education Specialist Instruction Credential -

Level II State University of San Bernardino

Bachelor of Arts - Human Services Cal

State University of Dominguez Hills

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
VERONICA MENDOZA