Veronica Zamora
Hemet
Summary
Dedicated early childhood educator with 28 years of experience, specializing in individualized education plans and curriculum development. Proven ability to collaborate with families and implement early intervention strategies, fostering positive developmental outcomes for diverse learners.
Overview
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Certification
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29
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Program Teacher Bilingual
V.I.P. TOTS
Hemet
01.2003 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with families to support children's developmental goals.
- Implemented early intervention strategies in classroom settings.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted teaching methods accordingly.
- Conducted assessments to identify developmental delays and challenges.
- Facilitated training workshops for staff on best practices in early intervention.
- Engaged in multidisciplinary team meetings to coordinate comprehensive care plans.
- Advocated for resources and services that enhance student support programs.
- Coordinated transition planning between school districts when necessary due to changes in residence or age eligibility requirements.
- Provided group instruction to students in the areas of communication, social-emotional development, self-help skills, and gross and fine motor activities.
- Actively sought out resources from community agencies that could benefit families receiving early intervention services.
- Created an inclusive classroom environment by integrating typical peers into the curriculum whenever possible.
- Encouraged parental involvement through outreach activities such as parent education classes or family events.
- Provided training sessions for parents on topics such as behavior management techniques or using appropriate language when talking about disabilities.
- Implemented data collection systems such as running records or anecdotal notes to measure progress towards IEP goals.
- Developed and implemented individualized family service plans for each student based on their unique needs.
- Collaborated with families and other professionals to provide comprehensive services to children enrolled in early intervention programs.
- Conducted home visits to assess parent-child interactions, identify existing strengths and challenges within the home environment, and develop strategies for promoting positive outcomes.
- Created lesson plans that incorporated evidence-based practices while also taking into account the individual learning styles of each student.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss individual student cases and coordinate care across multiple providers.
- Assisted parents in understanding their child's developmental delays and provided guidance on how best to support them at home.
- Maintained detailed records of all assessments, observations, interventions, and progress notes related to each student served.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
- Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence.
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
- Resolved student behavioral challenges to foster a positive learning environment. according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
- Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
- Participated in adapted physical education activities with students to encourage overall health and instill positive routines.
- Observed and evaluated student performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Established and communicated clear objectives for lessons and projects to students, parents, or guardians.
- Administered tests to help determine children's developmental levels or needs.
- Empowered students with lessons on setting realistic goals and advocating for needs.
- Modeled rule-following and kind behavior, employing behavior modification or positive reinforcement.
One On One Special Needs Teacher/Home Program Teacher
V.I.P. TOTS
Hemet
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Worked one-on-one with birth to three-year-old neurodiverse children in Early Intervention
- Identified needs of children and families to tailor support strategies effectively.
- Engaged families in meaningful conversations to foster trust and collaboration.
- Enhanced expertise through ongoing education and advanced training to improve service delivery.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
Assistant Director
KinderCare
Hemet
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Oversaw daily operations ensuring compliance with state regulations and company policies.
- Developed training programs for staff to enhance early childhood education practices.
- Collaborated with educators to create engaging lesson plans for diverse learning needs.
- Managed parent communications, addressing concerns and providing updates on child progress.
- Led staff meetings to discuss curriculum changes and operational improvements.
- Implemented assessment tools to evaluate children's developmental milestones effectively.
- Mentored new staff, guiding them through onboarding and professional growth opportunities.
- Assisted in developing strategic plans to meet organizational goals and objectives.
- Established standards of excellence for customer service delivery throughout the organization.
- Developed and managed a team of 10 employees to ensure efficient operations of the organization.
- Developed protocols for handling confidential information within the organization.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations among all personnel.
- Monitored staff performance, provided feedback and conducted annual reviews.
- Created and enforced processes to boost company productivity.
- Supervised junior staff, providing guidance and professional development opportunities.
One On One Special Needs Tutor
V.I.P. Tots
Hemet
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students with learning disabilities and other special needs.
- Developed individualized lesson plans for children with diverse learning needs.
- Implemented engaging activities to promote cognitive and social skills development.
- Assessed student performance regularly to tailor instructional methods accordingly.
- Utilized adaptive technologies to enhance learning experiences for students.
- Maintained detailed records of student progress and educational milestones.
- Trained new staff on best practices for supporting special needs students.
- Supported classroom teachers by providing assistance to ensure successful integration of students into the mainstream classroom environment.
- Provided support during standardized testing periods by helping facilitate accommodations or modifications that are outlined in each student's IEP.
- Adapted general education curriculum materials for use by individuals with varying levels of abilities or disabilities.
- Observed, assessed, and documented student progress on a regular basis and reported results to parents and guardians, administrators, and other relevant personnel.
- Implemented interventions based on evidence-based practices to increase student success rates.
- Developed effective relationships with families that promote collaboration between home and school environments.
- Collaborated with other professionals including psychologists, speech therapists, physical therapists, counselors. to provide comprehensive services to students with special needs.
- Contributed to IEP development by collaborating with educators and specialists to define student goals and services. and tracked progress towards goals.
- Encouraged positive social interaction among students while reinforcing appropriate behaviors in a variety of educational settings.
- Created and monitored behavior modification plans to help improve student performance.
- Participated in staff meetings and professional development activities related to best teaching practices for students with special needs.
- Facilitated communication between school personnel, parents and guardians, outside agencies, and medical providers regarding individual student progress or concerns.
- Performed home visits to assess family needs and provide resources for children with special needs. to provide additional support for families with children who have special needs.
- Identified areas of improvement through use of various assessment tools such as checklists, rating scales, as well as anecdotal records.
- Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance, and educational assessments.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Reviewed class materials and discussed reading assignments, boosting comprehension.
- Reviewed class materials and discussed reading assignments, boosting comprehension.
Preschool Teacher
KinderCare
Moreno Valley
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Fostered a nurturing and safe learning environment for children.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse preschool age groups.
- Implemented daily activities that promote social and emotional growth.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Led story time sessions designed to promote literacy skills among young learners.
- Facilitated group play activities that encouraged collaboration among students.
- Supported each student with personalized assistance during class time.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Integrated multicultural themes into instruction plans to foster respect for diversity among students.
- Observed and documented children's progress and behavior patterns.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's developmental needs.
- Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
- Trained new staff on classroom management techniques and educational practices.
- Managed classroom atmosphere by establishing clear rules and expectations. with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated creative teaching techniques.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving activities.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers on various projects related to curriculum design and implementation.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices for early childhood education.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Implemented appropriate disciplinary measures when necessary according to school policies.
- Supervised outdoor playtime while ensuring safety regulations were followed.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
Preschool Teacher
Cypress Learning Tree
Cypress
01.1998 - 01.2003
- Fostered a nurturing and safe learning environment for children.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse preschool age groups.
- Implemented daily activities that promote social and emotional growth.
- Promoted understanding and good manners among children, instructing on essential social development behaviors.
- Facilitated interactive classroom activities to encourage student development and collaboration. to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated creative teaching techniques.
- Observed and documented children's progress and behavior patterns.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's developmental needs.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
- Provided individual attention to each student during class time.
- Created an organized system for classroom materials to enhance learning activities. and resources for effective learning experiences.
- Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
- Supervised outdoor playtime while ensuring safety regulations were followed.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving activities.
Education
Training - Meaningful For Desired Results Developmental Prtof
The Center For Child And Family Studies At WestEd
Riverside, CA04-2015
Workshop - Special Needs Including Autism
Hemet Unified School District
Hemet, CA05-2008
Workshop - Professional Assault Crisis Training
San Jacinto School District
Riverside, CA11-2007
Workshop - Introduction To Floortime TM
Child Development Associates
Pasadena, CA06-2007
Certification Preschool Teacher - 36units
Laguna Technical College
Pomona, Ca.10-2004
Skills
- IEP development
- Early intervention
- Curriculum design
- Assessment methods
- Data analysis
- Behavior modification
- Family engagement
Certification
Administration Preschool Management, Laguna Technical College, Pomona, CA
Training
- ROP Travel And Tourism, Southeast Regional Occupation Program, 1998
- ROP Preschool /Child Care, Southeast Regional Occupation Program, 1999
- Professional Development Conference, Long Beach City College, 1999
- Eight Annual Family Child care Conference, Long Beach City College, 1999
- Fourteenth Annual Regional Conference on School Age Child Care C.D.A, Long Beach City College, 1999
- Best In Arts Conference, Long Beach City College, 2000
- Touched By Blindness Training, First 5 Riverside County, 2004
- Professional Growth Certificate, Riverside County Child Care Consortium, 2004
- Professional Development, KinderCare Inc, 2004
- Infant/ Toddler Learning, Development and Care Session 1, West Ed, 2004
- Staff-Basic Childcare Training, KinderCare Inc, 2004
- Infant/ Toddler Learning, Development and Care Session 3, West Ed, 2005
- Infant/Toddler Caregivers Curriculum, West Ed, 2005
- Professional Development, KinderCare Inc, 2005
- First Five Years Steps I’m Taking Look At Me Now, Family Services Riverside County, 2006
- Professional Development, KinderCare Inc, 2006
- Teeth are not for Biting Workshop, First Five Riverside County, 2006
- Back Injury Prevention, VIP TOTS, 2006
- Professional Development, KinderCare Inc, 2007
- Introduction To Floor Time, Pasadena Child Development Assoc, 2007
- Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome Conference, Future Horizons, Las Vegas, NV, 2007
- CARES/AB212 Information Workshop, First 5 Riverside County, 2007
- Recognizing Signs of Autism, Riverside County, 2007
- Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome Conference, Future Horizons, Long Beach, CA, 2007
- Sensory Integration & Impact of Language on Behavior, First 5 Riverside County, 2007
- Professional Assault Crisis Training, Pro-ACT, San Jacinto School District, 2007
- Professional Assault Crisis Training Restraint Certification Workshop, Pro-ACT, San Jacinto School District, 2007
- Challenging Behaviors in Early Childhood Settings & Sensory Processing & Young Children, Division of Children and Family Services Riverside County, 2007
- Working with Children with Special Needs Including Autism, First 5 Hemet School District, 2008
- Healthy Habits For Life, Sesame Street Workshop First 5 Riverside County, 2009
- The Young Child With Special Needs, Contemporary Forums, Las Vegas, NV, 2009
- Positive Solutions For Families Part One, First 5 Riverside County, 2009
- Positive Solutions For Families Part Two, First 5 Riverside County, 2009
- Autism & Asperger’s Syndrome Conference, Future Horizons, Riverside, CA, 2009
- Sensory Activities for the Classroom, First 5 Riverside County, 2010
- Including Children with Autism: Diagnosis, Intervention, Strategies & Support, First 5 Riverside County, 2010
- Writing and Implementing Behavior Plans, First 5 Riverside County, 2010
- Transition Tools, First 5 Riverside County, 2010
- IDA 14th Conference Early Intervention: Practices That Make A Differences, IDA, Riverside, CA, 2010
- School and Home Connection, First 5 Riverside County, 2010
- Controversial Topics in Autism, First 5 Riverside County, 2010
- Brigance Inventory Of Early Development II, 2010
- Sensory Conference, Future Horizons, Pasadena, CA, 2011
- Third Conference Fiesta Educativa Resources for Spanish Speaking Families with Special Needs Children in Riverside County in Spanish, Riverside, CA, 2011
- OT For Children with Special Needs, V.I.P. TOTS, 2011
- Speech Therapy For Children with Special Needs, V.I.P. TOTS, 2011
- Math Activities for Preschoolers, First 5 Riverside County, 2011
- Literacy Activities for School and Home, First 5 Riverside County, 2011
- Music for Preschoolers, First 5 Riverside County, 2011
- Early Start Foundations I, 2012
- Early Foundations II, 2013
- Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder, 2013
- Gross Motor Activities For Preschoolers, 2013
- Science Activities For Preschoolers, 2013
- Early Foundations III, In Progress, 2013
- Down Syndrome Conference (The Autism Community in Action), 2024
Recommendations
- Nikki Georgia, 951-652-7611
- Dr. Eileen Klink, Chair English Dept., California State University Long Beach, 562-985-4223
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
One On One Special Needs Teacher/Home Program Teacher
V.I.P. TOTS
01.2007 - 01.2011
Assistant Director
KinderCare
01.2006 - 01.2007
One On One Special Needs Tutor
V.I.P. Tots
01.2005 - 01.2006
Home Program Teacher Bilingual
V.I.P. TOTS
01.2003 - Current
Preschool Teacher
KinderCare
01.2003 - 01.2005
Preschool Teacher
Cypress Learning Tree
01.1998 - 01.2003
Training - Meaningful For Desired Results Developmental Prtof
The Center For Child And Family Studies At WestEd
Workshop - Special Needs Including Autism
Hemet Unified School District
Workshop - Professional Assault Crisis Training
San Jacinto School District
Workshop - Introduction To Floortime TM
Child Development Associates
Certification Preschool Teacher - 36units
Laguna Technical College