Veronica Zikmund

Student-centered educational leader with extensive K–8 experience in instructional coaching, compliance, and special education. Skilled in instructional strategies, data-informed decision-making, and fostering inclusive learning environments. Seeking an Assistant Principal role to enhance instructional quality, support staff growth, and promote a positive, safe, and collaborative school culture.

• Active participant during State Compliance monitoring process during the 2024/2025 school year
• Chosen as Discovery Elementary Teacher of the Year for the 2024 school year

• Certified as a Learning Behavior Specialist I
• Proficient with Reading Mastery, iReady, Language Live, Connecting Math Concepts, Bridges, Fountas & Pinnell & LLI direct instruction and assessment curriculums
• Proficient with various web resources to enhance and support student learning (IXL, RAZ Kids, No Red Ink, Learning Ally, Seesaw, iReady.)
• Trained in utilizing the CHAMPS behavior system
• Proficient with using Aimsweb and FAST progress monitoring
• Trained in proctoring the Alternative ELPa assessment for students identified as ESL
• Proficient with Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Google Classroom, Google Forms, Word, Powerpoint.
• Trained in Crisis Prevention (CPI) (Most recent training was Fall of 2019)
• Trained in CPR/AED (Most recent training, Summer of 2019)

• Plan and implement district curriculum and direct instruction programs based on the needs of individual students
• Modify general education curriculum and provided accommodations to students with learning disabilities in the general education co-taught setting for math and language arts
• Collaborate with all members of the grade level team to advocate for students
• Co-teach and plan with the general education math and language arts teachers
• Instruct a small group of special education students with an alternative curriculum based on their needs
• Progress monitor students weekly/bi-weekly using multiple methods of data collection
• Create and implement Individualized Education Plans using Synergy
• Actively participate in the Student Services Team Meetings to problem solve and evaluate students with learning and behavior needs
• Communicate progress data to parents and students regularly
• Facilitate Individualized Education Plan Annual Reviews, Reevaluations, and Initial evaluations
• Work with Educational Support Personnel to create a schedule that will best support the needs of the students on my caseload
• Collaborate with special education teachers to flex group students to ensure all students are being instructed in their least restrictive environment
• Utilize technology to support and enhance student learning
• Instruct using hands on techniques and visual representations to help students of all learning styles understand mathematical, reading, and writing concepts
• Assess students to create meaningful groupings to best support the needs of all students