Deric Quest
Milton,Massachusetts
Summary
Dedicated Committee Member looking to make an impact on school-wide student behavior through working with any youth focused team. Exceptional communicator, planner and problem-solver with solid interpersonal and project management skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude with a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Climate Committee Member
Boston Public Schools - Sarah Greenwood
09.2022 - Current
- Attended committee meetings to propose, discuss and advance management and investment ideas.
- Spearheaded promotional events to raise awareness and promote initiatives.
- Developed and executed strategic initiatives such as PBIS, positive behavioral interventions and support. Helped to make school more effective place by establishing social culture and behavior support, social, emotional, behavioral, and academic outcomes for all students. more specifically by 50% in 5th grade cohort.
Transformative Mentoring Coordinator
Boston Public Schools - Sarah Greenwood
09.2022 - Current
- Motivate and lead teams in organized efforts to achieve team goals
- Worked with individuals several hours weekly to help them understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems impacting their educational growth.
- Encouraged students to explore age-appropriate and career-related opportunities.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Developed and implemented individualized academic plans for students.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
Paraprofessional
Boston Public Schools - Sarah Greenwood
09.2017 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to increase support and provide best learning environment.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Social Emotional Learning - Developed and delivered presentations on course topics regarding SEL.
Education
Youth Services
Roxbury Community College
Boston, MASkills
- Youth Centered
- Classroom Management
- Strategize Plans
- Mission and Vision
- Event Coordination
- Strategic Planning
Timeline
Climate Committee Member
Boston Public Schools - Sarah Greenwood
09.2022 - Current
Transformative Mentoring Coordinator
Boston Public Schools - Sarah Greenwood
09.2022 - Current
Paraprofessional
Boston Public Schools - Sarah Greenwood
09.2017 - Current
Youth Services
Roxbury Community College