Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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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
Wharton, TX
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
El Campo, TX
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
El Campo, TX
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