Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Veronica Tijerina

Wharton,TX

Summary

I’m a people-focused and compassionate professional with a passion for supporting students and building strong relationships with families and school staff. I’m organized, dependable, and a clear communicator who values flexibility, problem-solving, and continuous learning, with a goal of helping others grow and succeed.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nursery Director/ Janitorial Manager

Rescue Church of Wharton
01.2025 - Current

Nursery Director

  • Recruit, train, and schedule nursery volunteers
  • Design age-appropriate lessons and activities
  • Ensure a safe, clean, and nurturing environment
  • Communicate regularly with parents and caregivers
  • Maintain compliance with childcare and safety policies

Janitorial Manager

  • Independently manage daily cleaning and facility operations
  • Ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards
  • Identify and report facility maintenance needs
  • Set up and break down spaces for events

Special Education Behavior Intervention Teacher

El Campo ISD
08.2016 - 05.2024


  • Built positive, trusting relationships with students through daily check-ins and ongoing support.
  • Provided individualized behavior support throughout the school day.
  • Developed behavior plans and instructional supports aligned with students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
  • Led weekly social skills groups to support emotional growth and positive peer interactions.
  • Collaborated with administrators, teachers, service providers, and families to monitor progress and adjust supports.
  • Coordinated ordering and distribution of weekend meals through the Food Bank of the Golden Crescent to support students in need.

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

El Campo ISD
08.2024 - 2025
  • Monitored student growth through observation and classroom assessments.
  • Adapted instruction to meet individual learning needs.
  • Maintained organized records to guide instruction and planning.
  • Communicated regularly with parents about student progress.
  • Collaborated with therapists and support staff to support student success.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Exercise And Sports Science

Texas State University
San Marcos, Texas, TX
05-2005

Skills

  • Student Support Services
  • At-Risk Youth Engagement
  • Family & Parent Involvement
  • Case Management & Documentation
  • Program Coordination
  • Written Communication
  • Oral Communication
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Organization & Time Management
  • Microsoft Word & Excel

Certification

Texas Educator Certificates:

All-Level Physical Education Grades (PK-12) 07/01/2021 - 06/30/2027

Special Education Grades (EC-12) 07/01/2021 - 06/30/2027

Secondary Physical Education Grades (6-12) 07/01/2021 - 06/30/2027

Timeline

Nursery Director/ Janitorial Manager

Rescue Church of Wharton
01.2025 - Current

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

El Campo ISD
08.2024 - 2025

Special Education Behavior Intervention Teacher

El Campo ISD
08.2016 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Exercise And Sports Science

Texas State University

References

Paul Stieb, Current Employer

Pastor, Rescue Church of Wharton

979-943-2529


Marisol Figirova, Former Colleague

Elementary Teacher, El Campo ISD

979-481-9337


Emily Bush, Former Supervisor

Assistant Principal, El Campo ISD

979-578-3616