Maura Quinn
Flourtown,PA
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record in public school education, pioneering staff well-being initiatives and enhancing school counseling services. Highly adept in Positive Psychology and Motivational Interviewing, skilled at fostering resilience among youth and promoting effective communication among stakeholders. Achieved significant staff engagement in wellness programs, demonstrating exceptional leadership and collaborative skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Co-Founder of Staff Well-Being Committee
Lower Moreland Township School District
Huntingdon Valley, PA
08.2024 - Current
- Worked with 3 colleagues to start a well-being initiative for staff to promote self-care and address burnout
- Led professional development for 40+ administrators and staff on the VIA Character Strengths Assessment
- Led follow-up professional development for 30+ administrators and staff on applying strengths to our work
- Led a small group winter wellness series to help participants identify and work toward their wellness goals
- Collaborated with outside professionals to bring new opportunities to staff, with emphasis on self-care
High School Counselor
Lower Moreland Township School District
Huntingdon Valley, PA
11.2011 - Current
- K-12 Department Chairperson from 2011 to 2023.
- AP Exam Coordinator from 2011-2022
- Coordinator of Senior Mentor Interviews
- Liaison for NCAA Eligibility Center
- Active participant on Child Study Team
- Active participant on Student Assistance Team
- Representative on Safe Schools Committee
- Serve on Montgomery County Crisis Response Team
- Advise students on course selection, graduation requirements and post-secondary opportunities
- Provide crisis intervention, including risk screenings
- Collaborate with parents, teachers, school nurse, school psychologist and administrators
Middle and High School Counselor
Lower Merion School District
Ardmore, PA
11.2007 - 11.2011
- Performed all duties as guided by ASCA in school counselor positions at both Bala Cynwyd Middle School (2007-2010) and Harriton High School (2010-2011)
High School Counselor
Melrose Public Schools
Melrose , MA
08.1999 - 08.2007
- Performed all duties related to school counselor positions at Melrose High School. Also served as Director of Guidance (2006-2007), Director of Student Activities (2004-2006) and Class Advisor (1999-2003)
Education
Certification As Principal PK-12
Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA08-2022
Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach
Functional Medicine Coaching Academy
Chicago08-2021
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Boston College
Chestnut Hill05-1999
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Providence College
Providence, RI 05-1997
Skills
- Positive Psychology
- Motivational Interviewing
- Active Listening
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Creative Collaborator
- Systems Thinker
Affiliations
- High Intensity Interval Training
- Running
- Reading
- Listening to Health and Wellness Podcasts
Certification
- National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (March, 2024)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Co-Founder of Staff Well-Being Committee
Lower Moreland Township School District
08.2024 - Current
High School Counselor
Lower Moreland Township School District
11.2011 - Current
Middle and High School Counselor
Lower Merion School District
11.2007 - 11.2011
High School Counselor
Melrose Public Schools
08.1999 - 08.2007
- National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (March, 2024)
Certification As Principal PK-12
Point Park University
Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach
Functional Medicine Coaching Academy
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Boston College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Providence College
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