Veronica Higareda-Prez

6314 Rexton Drive

Houston, Texas 77084
832-372-1910
VERONICA.HIGAREDA-PEREZ@cfisd.net

My objective is to help teachers build a strong foundation for English Language Learners by leading, supporting, and
assisting them to ensure students have the necessary tools to be successful.
Our goal must always be to do the best for every student every day!

AWARDS:
2012-2013 Spotlight Teacher of the Year Award Recipient
2006-2007 Bilingual Teacher of the Year Award Recipient

EDUCATION
Region IV St. Thomas University
Certified Texas Bilingual Teacher EC-4
University of Houston, Technology Leadership and Supervision, minor Graphic Communication Technology
Magna Cum Laude, Deans List
Houston Community College, Associates Degree with High Honors in Applied Science
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Deans List

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Cypress Fairbanks I.S.D.- Tipps Elementary, Houston, Texas 2004- current
2nd-5th District Curriculum Bilingual/ESL Coach
Other Leadership roles held: Instructional Specialist, Literacy Coach, Bilingual/ESL Liaison, Technology Liaison, Safe
Schools Campus Representative, Personnel Services Committee Representative, Superintendents Parent Advisory Committee
Representative
Work with Director of Curriculum and Instruction for Special Populations and campuses to successfully transition
Bilingual/ESL students to English
Improve student achievement by monitoring student data and providing instructional support for LEP students
Work with teachers and administration to facilitate implementation of TEKS and ELPS to prepare students for
critical state assessments
Work on Spanish and ESL curriculum development
Model lessons in the classroom and assist teachers in the implementation of instructional strategies
Work with program and curriculum coordinators and building administration to plan staff development
Assist with district staff development days to train teachers
Attend staff development
To assist campuses in increasing/improving parental involvement so that they may work more effectively with
parents of at- risk students
To assist with implementation and supervision of summer school programs

Previous Employment:
Lonestar College Discovery Summer Program 2007-2009
Summer Teacher for math and reading 1st-7th grade
International Liquidators, Houston, Texas 1999-2004
Part-time Business Manager
United Way of the Texas Gulf Coast, Houston, Texas 2002-2003
Management Assistance Program & Volunteer Program Coordinator