Mariah Quintana
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Emerging speech-language professional with combined experience in school-based support, research, leadership, and caregiving. Works as a Speech-Language Monitor implementing SLP-directed strategies and documenting student progress. Serves as Vice President of NSSLHA, coordinating member engagement, events, and service initiatives. Experienced research coder skilled in video analysis, systematic coding, and data organization. Compassionate caregiver with a strong foundation in communication support and client advocacy.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of NSSLHA UNM Chapter
University of New Mexico, NM
08.2025 - Current
- Facilitated club meetings to ensure effective communication and collaboration among members.
- Provided leadership for committees in developing projects for the organization.
- Organized fundraising campaigns to support club activities and initiatives.
UNM AAC Lab Coder
Dr. Cathy Binger Research Lab
06.2025 - Current
- Ensuring accuracy and reliability in coding, including participating in inter-rater reliability checks, and resolving coding discrepancies.
- Following research protocols to maintain data integrity and support study validity.
- Organizing and maintaining detailed research documentation, including coding records, session logs, and data-tracking sheets.
- Coding behaviors based on a predefined set of operational definitions, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and adherence to the study's coding manual.
Speech-Language Monitor
Albuquerque Public School
Albuquerque, New Mexico
01.2024 - Current
- Managing and supporting student behavior during speech/language exercises.
- Respecting and understanding students’ language backgrounds, communication differences, and needs.
- Strong verbal and written communication — to interact with students, SLPs, and teachers.
- Following a predetermined schedule to “monitor and support” students’ speech/language intervention.
Child Caregiver
Burt Family
Albuquerque, New Mexico
06.2022 - 08.2025
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding child development and behavior.
- Developed positive relationships with children to foster trust and comfort.
- Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods.
Summer Reading Tutor
New Mexico Public Education Department
Albuquerque, New Mexico
05.2025 - 07.2025
- Assessed educational needs and incorporated fun and exciting activities to improve students' reading skills.
- Instructed students on strategies for decoding unfamiliar words using phonics principles.
- Provided feedback and support throughout the learning process.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Speech And Hearing Sciences
Unversity of New Mexico
05-2026
Skills
- Research protocols
- Data management
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Behavior management
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Vice President of NSSLHA UNM Chapter
University of New Mexico, NM
08.2025 - Current
UNM AAC Lab Coder
Dr. Cathy Binger Research Lab
06.2025 - Current
Summer Reading Tutor
New Mexico Public Education Department
05.2025 - 07.2025
Speech-Language Monitor
Albuquerque Public School
01.2024 - Current
Child Caregiver
Burt Family
06.2022 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Speech And Hearing Sciences
Unversity of New Mexico