Veronica McNeil Filips has over 15 years of experience in education. She holds a state teaching certification in English as a Second Language and has served as a mentor teacher. She has taught 3rd grade and has experience implementing new technology and programs as the technology liaison. Currently she teaches 3rd grade and meets the needs of diverse students through differentiation and inquiry-based learning.

1. Veronica McNeil Filips
19110 Austin Bluff Lane
Tomball, TX 77377
832-563-5158
veronicalmcneil@yahoo.com
• State of Texas Teacher Certification English as a Second Language Generalist
EC-4.
• Mentor Teacher for four years.
2014-2016 Technology Liaison Hancock Elementary
• Leading the implementation of new technology and programs.
• Providing staff development in new technology, software programs, and website
development.
• Supervising iPad and Kindle setup, distribution and use in the classroom.
Professional Background
2015-2016 Third Grade Self Contained Teacher
• Meeting the needs of diverse student populations including, Economically
Disadvantaged, At Risk, Special Education, and Deaf Education Students through
differentiation and inquiry-based learning.
• Creating learning and assessment activities that are aligned with curriculum
standards. Integrates technology into the classroom on a daily basis.
• Providing mentoring to other teachers in the area of curriculum and instruction,
technology integration, creating a positive classroom environment and
professional standards.
2009 – Present: Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
Hancock Elementary School, 2nd
and 4th
Grade Math and Science
• Tutoring At Risk Students.
• Instituted Annual Science Fair.
• 4th
and 2nd Grade Technology Representative, Building Better Relationships
Implementation Team Member and Committee member.
9/2005 – 5/2008: Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
Walker Elementary School, 3rd
Grade Math and Science
• 3rd
Grade Technology Representative, 3rd
Grade Student Council
Representative, and 3rd
Grade Math Liaison.

2. 10/2002 – 5/2005: Texas Department of Family Protective Services
Family Protective Service Specialist III
• Duties included assessing risk to children for abuse and neglect, planning for
child safety, and strengthening families so they can function without FPS
intervention.
• Investigating referrals and complaints relative to alleged child abuse or
neglect and taking the necessary measures to protect children. This could
include removing a child from their family.
• Testifying in Court and preparing comprehensive reports of investigative
findings that support recommendations for appropriate action.
• Training and mentoring new caseworkers in investigation and assessment
techniques.
Education and Training
Region 4 TeacherTrak Summer 2005
The University of Texas at San Antonio - MS Psychology 2000 – 2002
Texas A & M University - BS Psychology 1996 – 2000