KAREN QUINTAL
Pomona,CA
Summary
Honors Graduate of Imperial Valley College and incoming Studio Arts transfer student at California State University, Fullerton with experience in tutoring, student outreach, administrative support, and social media marketing. Seeking opportunity to apply skills in offering position. Offering excellent relationship building with approachable and collaborative skills. Handles wide-ranging administrative assignments independently and with good judgment. Excited to commit and use administrative abilities to help the team thrive. An organized multitasker independently manages routine needs and special projects. Excellent at communicating, writing and editing. Keen attention to detail and focused on meeting deadlines.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
4
4
Awards and Honors
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Professional Expert
Upward Bound Program
Imperial, CA
01.2026 - 06.2026
- Coordinated student recruitment efforts by contacting prospective participants across seven schools and maintaining outreach records through spreadsheets and databases.
- Scheduled interviews and appointments for students and parents, supporting the application and enrollment process for TRIO programs.
- Collaborated with outreach staff to guide prospective students through program requirements and enrollment procedures.
- Planned and facilitated weekly educational and enrichment activities to support student engagement and academic success.
- Provided front desk and receptionist support for Student Support Services (SSS), assisting students and visitors while maintaining a welcoming environment.
- Created social media content, promotional materials, and videos to increase student awareness and engagement with TRIO programs.
- Supported multiple TRIO programs by assisting with events, outreach initiatives, office operations, and student services as needed.
- Collaborated with staff across departments to ensure smooth program operations and successful student support services.
Behavioral Technician
Positive Behavior Supports
Heber, CA
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Provided high-quality behavioral support services to clients by implementing individualized treatment plans under BCBA supervision.
- Supported skill development through structured activities targeting communication, social skills, daily living routines, and emotional regulation.
- Collected accurate session data and documented client progress using digital tracking systems.
Maintained strong communication with supervisors, BCBAs, and caregivers to ensure consistent follow-through on treatment goals. - Utilized positive reinforcement strategies to improve client engagement, independence, and adaptive behaviors.
- Assisted clients in completing daily routines such as reading, cleaning, following schedules, and play-based learning activities.
- Implemented prompting, modeling, and behavior-management strategies to reduce challenging behaviors.
Promoted a safe and supportive environment by monitoring behavior patterns and identifying potential triggers. - Followed ethical and professional standards across all client interactions and ensured confidentiality of all client information.
- Demonstrated flexibility and problem-solving when adapting session plans to meet client needs or unique challenges.
- Collaborated with caregivers to model strategies and support generalization of skills across settings.
Kept organized records of session notes, attendance, and required documentation for agency compliance
Upward Bound Lead Tutor
TRIO Upward Bound
Imperial, CA
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Assisted students in developing their writing skills by providing constructive feedback on essays, research papers, and other written assignments.
- Participated in ongoing professional development workshops to stay current with best practices in tutoring and education as a whole.
- Assisted students in improving their academic performance by providing personalized feedback on assignments and tests.
- Collaborated with fellow tutors and teachers to develop strategies for addressing common student challenges and improving overall program effectiveness.
- Developed time management strategies for students struggling with balancing schoolwork and extracurricular activities, promoting better study habits.
- Served as a mentor for Upward Bound participants, offering support and encouragement throughout their educational journey.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments, providing timely feedback on strengths and areas for improvement.
Artist
Karen Quintal
El Centro, CA
11.2021 - 04.2025
- Articulated original design ideas to clients and translated concepts into artwork.
- Produced plans, templates and patterns to lead creative process.
- Leveraged knowledge of color theory, light sources and perspective to generate specific works.
- Chose elements to work with by appearance, composition and strength.
- Maintained workspace organization and replenished supplies to reduce downtime.
- Presented work at sales, exhibits, museums and online websites.
- Developed original concepts and new techniques for creating art.
- Discussed commissions with clients to determine color story and inspiration.
- Delivered accurate timeframes for completion and delivery of finished works.
- Continuously studied techniques to improve diversity and quality of work.
- Shared knowledge of discipline with students to help improve technique and creative abilities.
- Exhibited artwork in galleries and institutions across [Imperial Valley College].
Upward Bound Office Assistant
Upward Bound
Imperial, CA
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided exceptional service, welcoming guests, managing mail and working with management to address challenges.
- Took accountability for completing required administrative paperwork and business administration duties.
- Maintained organized internal filing systems for digital and hardcopy documentation.
- Responded to customer inquiries via email and telephone.
- Maintained consistent communication with supervisory staff and contributed to organizational goals.
- Supported skills development by assessing learning styles and providing diversified instructional techniques.
- Submitted timesheets, lesson plans and reports in alignment with established standards.
- Worked with students to increase knowledge retention and improve study skills.
- Worked closely with parents, teachers and counselors to offer each student personalized support.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central Union High School
El Centro, CA06.2023
Associate of Arts - Studio Arts
Imperial Valley College
Imperial, CA 08.2023 - 12.2025
Skills
- Spreadsheet development
- Office management software
- STEM
- Update records
- Public speaking
- Multitasking
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Creativity
- Adaptability
- Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Printing
- Marketing
- Serve customer needs
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- 2D design
- Artistic collaboration
- Sketching and brainstorming
Accomplishments
- Tutor of the Year, Upward Bound Program (2026)
- Received Career Day Appreciation Certificate (2025)
- CPR Certified (2025-2027)
- Tutor Appreciation Award, Upward Bound Program (2025)
- Participated in a public art gallery exhibition (2024)
- Led an art workshop for High School students in Imperial Valley College, fostering creativity and self-expression Spring (2024)
Certification
Certified Standard - CPR/AED (Adult / child / infant)
National CPR Foundation - Aug 7, 2025-Aug 7, 2027
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Professional Expert
Upward Bound Program
01.2026 - 06.2026
Behavioral Technician
Positive Behavior Supports
09.2025 - 12.2025
Upward Bound Lead Tutor
TRIO Upward Bound
08.2024 - 05.2025
Associate of Arts - Studio Arts
Imperial Valley College
08.2023 - 12.2025
Upward Bound Office Assistant
Upward Bound
08.2023 - 05.2024
Artist
Karen Quintal
11.2021 - 04.2025
High School Diploma -
Central Union High School