Dalilah Quinones
Newburgh,NY
Summary
Committed Assistant Principal at the Enlarged City School District of Middletown, with a background in educational leadership and staff development. Managed academic programs, facilitated school-wide initiatives, and fostered positive learning environments. Strengths include strategic planning, team collaboration, and communication skills. Significant contributions to previous work include enhancing student performance and improving teacher effectiveness through innovative strategies and leadership.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Enlarged City School District of Middletown
Middletown , NY
01.2025 - Current
- Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.
- Investigated incidents involving disciplinary action against students or faculty members.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed by staff members during school events.
- Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations, reviews of lesson plans and feedback from parents and students.
- Developed and implemented school policies, procedures and programs for student achievement.
- Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.
- Developed positive school climate by building effective communication within school.
- Presented resources and opportunities to teaching staff for further professional development and curriculum training courses.
- Facilitated communication between teachers, administrators and parents regarding student performance issues.
Administrative Intern
The Family School 443
Bronx, NY
09.2024 - 12.2025
- Coordinated morning staff coverage and absence scheduling, ensuring smooth daily operations and minimal disruption to instruction.
- Conducted classroom observations and walk-throughs to gather instructional data and monitor learning environments.
- Facilitated equity-focused professional development, supporting staff in implementing culturally responsive and inclusive practices.
- Participated in the ENL committee, identifying supports for multilingual learners, and providing teachers with strategies to effectively serve ELL students.
- Completed NEST NYU autism training, strengthening the ability to support students with ASD through evidence-based practices.
- Engaged in ELA curriculum planning alongside the ELA coach, aligning lessons to standards and schoolwide goals.
- Supported teachers in integrating LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) strategies to enhance literacy instruction.
- Co-led the school’s Food Grants initiative in collaboration with the Principal and Parent Coordinator, increasing access to resources for families.
- Facilitated School Leadership Team (SLT) meetings, organizing agendas, guiding discussions, and ensuring shared decision-making aligned with CEP goals.
Art Liaison and Cluster Teacher
The Family School 443
Bronx, USA
09.2014 - 01.2025
- Designed and implemented a culturally responsive, equitable K–5 visual arts unit of study, integrating diverse artistic traditions, and inclusive instructional strategies.
- Developed art projects that encouraged students to explore multiple mediums (painting, sculpture, collage, digital art), promoting creative expression and identity development.
- Hosted the End-of-Year Art Showcase.
- Led district-wide principal meetings focused on the importance of arts education, advocating for equitable access, inclusive practices, and cross-curricular integration.
- Designed and facilitated parent workshops on integrating art education at home, providing low-cost, culturally inclusive activities to strengthen home–school partnerships.
- Provided coaching on modifying art materials, scaffolds, and instructional approaches to promote the full participation of all students.
Third Grade Lead Teacher
Public School 58
Bronx, USA
09.2008 - 06.2014
- Scored statewide ELA assessments during the 2012–2013 and 2013–2014 school years, ensuring accurate and consistent evaluation of student performance.
- Collaborated with third-grade teachers to create data-tracking spreadsheets for reading and mathematics assessments, improving progress monitoring, and instructional planning.
- Developed standards-aligned instructional lessons for ReadyGen, GoMath, Social Studies, and Science, ensuring rigor, differentiation, and curriculum coherence across content areas.
- Served as a mentor in the MATH-UP program, modeling best practices, coaching colleagues, and supporting schoolwide mathematics initiatives.
- Implemented Math Challenges and KLT (Knowledge for Learning and Teaching) models to strengthen student problem-solving and deepen conceptual understanding.
- Designed and conducted professional development sessions focused on mathematics instruction, assessment strategies, and classroom implementation of math routines.
Third Grade Lead Teacher
Public School 230
Bronx, USA
09.2005 - 06.2008
- Designed and implemented standards-aligned lessons in Balanced Literacy, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science, supporting student mastery across core content areas.
- Planned and sequenced unit calendars to ensure coherent instruction, consistent pacing, and cross-curricular integration.
- Coordinated Math and Science Fair events support students in developing inquiry-based projects and presenting their findings to the school community.
- Collaborated with colleagues to strengthen curriculum planning, share instructional resources, and support data-driven decision-making.
Substitute Teacher
Community Elementary School 132
Bronx, USA
03.2005 - 06.2005
me Experience Bullet Suggestions
Instruction & Classroom Support
- Provided classroom instruction to students in the absence of their assigned teacher, maintaining continuity of learning, and a positive classroom environment.
- Facilitated daily classroom activities, adapting lesson plans and instructional strategies to accommodate diverse learning needs and levels.
- Ensured smooth daily operations by performing general classroom duties, including preparing materials, supervising students, and supporting transitions throughout the school day.
- Communicated effectively with students to foster understanding, independence, and confidence in the classroom.
Education
Masters of Science in Education - School Building Leadership
College of Saint Rose
Albany10.2019
Masters of Science - Special Education
Touro College
New York06.2009
Bachelor of Art - Education and English Language Arts
Hunter College
New York01.2005
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Policy development
- Teacher evaluation
- Classroom management
- Curriculum design
- Professional development
- Collaboration strategies
- Communication skills
- Conflict resolution
- Team building
- Stakeholder engagement
Experience
Administrative Intern, Morning scheduling of staff coverages and absences., Observation/Walk-Throughs of teacher observations., Worked with the assistant principal on providing effective feedback., Facilitated Equity professional development., Curriculum planning in ELA along with ELA coach., Spearheaded our Food Grants initiative along with Principal and Parent Coordinator., Facilitated our School Leadership Team meetings., ENL committee to identify supports for ELL students and provide teacher with strategies to implement in their classrooms., Letrs training., NEST NYU training for students with Autism., UFT Chapter Leader, Worked alongside the Principal and Staff to ensure the contract was being followed., Safety Committee discuss and maintain the school, staff, and students safe., Mediate teacher concerns and present them to the Administration so that we can work together to ensure that their needs are discussed during consultation., Art Liaison and Cluster Teacher, The Family School 443, Bronx, NY, 09/14, Present, Create a unit of study for students in 3K through Fifth Grade ensuring they were culturally responsiveness and equitable., Art projects are structured around ways for students to explore art mediums., End of year art showcase., District Wide Principal Meetings working on the importance of art in the schools., Parent workshops on integrating art education at home., Professional Development for teachers on the arts for ELL’s and Students with Disabilities to support the language and needs of students., Third Grade Lead Teacher, Public School 58, Bronx, NY, 09/08, 06/14, Scored during the day ELA state exams 2012-2013 school years., Scored ELA state exams 2013-2014 school years., Collaborated with third grade teachers creating various spreadsheets to track reading and mathematics assessments., Develop educational lessons for ReadyGen, GoMath, social studies, and science., Plan calendars for units of study., Phonics and robust vocabulary instruction., Joined the MATH-UP program as a mentor, implemented Math Challenges, and KLT models and techniques., Conducted professional development with an emphasis in Mathematics., Third Grade Lead Teacher, Public School 230, Bronx, NY, 09/05, 06/08, Develop educational lessons for balanced literacy, mathematics, social studies, and science., Plan calendars for units of study., Phonics and robust vocabulary instruction., Organizing and developing group presentations., Math and Science fair., Projects in Social Studies and Science., Conducted professional development with an emphasis in Mathematics., Substitute Teacher, Community Elementary School 132, Bronx, NY, 03/05, 06/05, Provided classroom lessons to students when their assigned teacher was absent., Performed general daily duties as needed., Assisted teachers with the students.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Enlarged City School District of Middletown
01.2025 - Current
Administrative Intern
The Family School 443
09.2024 - 12.2025
Art Liaison and Cluster Teacher
The Family School 443
09.2014 - 01.2025
Third Grade Lead Teacher
Public School 58
09.2008 - 06.2014
Third Grade Lead Teacher
Public School 230
09.2005 - 06.2008
Substitute Teacher
Community Elementary School 132
03.2005 - 06.2005
Masters of Science in Education - School Building Leadership
College of Saint Rose
Masters of Science - Special Education
Touro College
Bachelor of Art - Education and English Language Arts
Hunter College