Christine Quinn
Langhorne,PA
Summary
Caring and compassionate special education teacher with 26+ years of experience instructing students, with wide range of learning abilities. Dedicated educator with strong skills in classroom management, behavior modification and individualized support. Comfortable working with students of different skill levels to promote learning and boost educational success. Serves as role model by using growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire love of learning. Committed to creating motivational and collaborative learning environments, that encourage social and emotional growth. Works well with children, parents, colleagues, and supervisor
Experienced with behavior assessment and intervention strategies, enhancing client well-being. Utilizes collaborative approaches to develop individualized behavior plans. Track record of successful application of behavior analysis principles and effective communication skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Cunsultant
Milestone Behavioral Health
04.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to develop comprehensive strategies for addressing challenging behaviors.
- Conducted regular reviews of progress data to make informed decisions about treatment modifications or potential discharge criteria for clients transitioning out of services.
- Reduced instances of maladaptive behaviors in clients by teaching appropriate replacement skills.
- Provided ongoing support to families, helping them understand and manage their child''s behavior more effectively.
21st Century Grant Teacher
YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties
10.2022 - Current
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students
- Provide support, guidance, and accountability to help students benefit from program participation
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development
After-School Teacher
Huntington Kid Time
09.2022 - Current
- Conducted assessments and documented student progress
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Bristol Township School District
08.1998 - Current
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, administrators, and other professionals to develop strategies for meeting the needs of special education students
- Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain a safe and orderly learning environment
- Utilized technology resources to enhance instruction for special education students
- Integrated classroom technologies into lessons when appropriate
- Monitored student performance through observations, assessments and record-keeping
- Facilitated communication between school personnel, families and outside agencies regarding student progress or lack thereof
- Supported regular classroom teachers in developing effective instructional strategies for all learners
- Created lesson plans based on individual student IEPs that focused on academic achievement goals
- Conducted small group interventions with students who require extra support in specific skills areas
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to special education topics
- Established positive relationships with families of special education students
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades and assessment data
- Served as a resource person for colleagues seeking information about teaching methods for special education students
- Attended IEP meetings where appropriate to provide updates on student progress
- Provided guidance and counseling services as needed by individual students
- Advised staff members on implementation of modifications required by IEPs
- Actively participated in team meetings designed to review the progress of special education students
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities
- Increases achievement of high ability, high potential students when the learning tasks are challenging enough
- Reduces the range of student needs that the regular classroom teacher has to meet
- Instructed and monitored students in a variety of academic activities, such as reading, writing, mathematics and social studies
- Assessed student progress to ensure goals were being met on an individual basis
- Developed Individual Education Programs for each student to address educational needs and objectives
- Provided specialized instruction tailored to meet the needs of students with disabilities
Education
No Degree - Additional Master's+ Coursework
Idaho State University
Pocatello, IDMaster's Degree - Curriculum and Instruction ELL
Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA03.2025
Master of Science - Masters of Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01.2015
Associate of Science - General and Special Education
La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA05.1998
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Parental participation
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Data collection and analysis
- Clinical documentation
- Creative lesson plan development
- Parent and staff training
Activities
- Serves as district mentor to incoming teachers. Offers guidance and support to individuals throughout the school year. Offers solutions and problem-solving strategies to guide the teacher through difficult situations that may be encountered.
- Member of Lower Bucks Dog Training Club. Advocate of therapy dogs in a classroom setting. Actively training a puppy to become a Therapy handler with dog in a public-school setting.
Timeline
Behavior Cunsultant
Milestone Behavioral Health
04.2024 - Current
21st Century Grant Teacher
YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties
10.2022 - Current
After-School Teacher
Huntington Kid Time
09.2022 - Current
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Bristol Township School District
08.1998 - Current
Associate of Science - General and Special Education
La Salle University
No Degree - Additional Master's+ Coursework
Idaho State University
Master's Degree - Curriculum and Instruction ELL
Carlow University
Master of Science - Masters of Special Education
Grand Canyon University
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