Patricia Quill
Summary
Enthusiastic substitute teacher with excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary for classroom management and delivering lesson plans. Experience working closely with students to maintain academic goals and manage behaviors. Friendly and creative educator who enjoys helping students learn new concepts and subjects and committed to carrying out lesson plans while keeping classrooms fun.
Excited about being engaged in my community and using my teaching skills and my passion for working with children.
Overview
2019
2019
years of professional experience
Work History
Borrower Services Staff
Framingham Public Library
12.2014 - 06.2018
- All borrower service responsibilities at front desk and information desk at main library, focusing on public service and circulation procedures.
- Responsible for reporting monthly statistics for circulation department and monthly book display tables.
- Responsible for rectifying "lost in transit items" between all Minuteman Libraries.
- Respond sensitively and competently to service customers with diverse cultural backgrounds.
Substitute Teacher, Long Term Substitute Teacher
The Public Schools of Northborough + Southborough
09.2011 - 12.2014
- Substitute teacher for grades 4 and 5 at Margaret Neary Elementary School in classrooms, Library and Computer class. Performed essential classroom duties while maintaining district educational and behavioral guidelines. Adhered to lesson plans and kept students on task, motivated, engaged and focused.
- Provided substitute teaching in small group and one-on-one situations for both special education students and IEP students with both educational and behavioral issues.
- Long term substitute for 4th grade class providing instruction in all core subjects, assigning homework, and documented student progress and grades.
- Provided academic records and written evaluations for Parent-Teacher conferences.
- Helped to develop appropriate classroom behavior rules and individualized behavior plans and worked closely with school personnel to monitor several at risk students.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Audiology Consultant
Boston City Hospital
1995 - 1996
- Participated in initiation of hearing screening program for newborn and NICU units.
- Responsible for hearing screening in both NICU and newborn nursery as well as testing of outpatient pediatric clients.
Pediatric Audiologist
Franciscan Children’s Hospital
1989 - 1991
- Provided full diagnostic audiological services for 100 bed pediatric hospital and rehabilitation center specializing in services for children who have special physical, emotional and educational needs.
Clinical Audiologist
South Shore Hearing Center
1987 - 1989
- Provided full diagnostic services to community and local ENT office in a private practice setting.
Education
Master of Arts - Audiology
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI06-1986
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Amherst, MA05-1984
Skills
- Classroom management skills which include creating a safe space for students to learn and grow both emotionally and academically
- Create a positive and creative atmosphere in the classroom focusing on positive reinforcement
- Experience in carrying out curriculum goals, objectives and meaningful instruction as indicated in lesson plans
- Strong time management, organization and preparation skills
- Positive and engaging interpersonal skills to promote collaboration with other staff members Aware of the importance of being part of a team
- Able to be flexible and adaptable to fluid classroom situations as they may arise
- Talent for connecting to children with patience, empathy and compassion
Timeline
Borrower Services Staff
Framingham Public Library
12.2014 - 06.2018
Substitute Teacher, Long Term Substitute Teacher
The Public Schools of Northborough + Southborough
09.2011 - 12.2014
Audiology Consultant
Boston City Hospital
1995 - 1996
Pediatric Audiologist
Franciscan Children’s Hospital
1989 - 1991
Clinical Audiologist
South Shore Hearing Center
1987 - 1989
Master of Arts - Audiology
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
University of Massachusetts, Amherst