Sharlene Quinones
Canton
Summary
Experienced with classroom management and student engagement strategies. Utilizes effective communication to foster productive learning environment. Knowledge of curriculum development and instructional techniques tailored to diverse learning needs.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Kelly Educational Services
08.2024 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
Special Education Paraeducator- ABA Certified
Canton Public Schools
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Assist in implementing plans or interventions/strategies for instruction, monitoring student behavior during the non-instructional time; and providing information to appropriate school personnel
- Adapts classroom activities assignments and/or materials, under the direction of the supervising teacher, for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives
- Communicates with supervising instructional staff, and/or professional support personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IP objectives
- Implements behavioral plans for students, under the supervision of certified staff for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing educational objectives
- Gather and document data for individual program evaluation and effectiveness and revaluation of plan
Multilingual Consumer Services Advisor
The LEGO Group
10.2021 - 02.2024
- Provide personalized customer service and technical support in both verbal and written communication
- Exceeded department NPS goal by 4% in Q1 2023
- Collaboratively helped to identify emerging LATAM specific trends by proactively maintaining spreadsheets with cases and task creation
- Lead team huddles, to keep team members updated on departmental performance, trends and goals
- Attend weekly service meetings to understand department trends and prepare for team huddles
Lead Teacher, Early Childhood
Little Sisters of the Assumption
07.2018 - 03.2020
- Developed strong relationships with families, fostering trust and creating a welcoming atmosphere within the classroom.
- Adapted lessons to accommodate individual needs, supporting diverse learners.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean, organized, and inviting classroom environment that encouraged exploration and learning.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, ensuring a safe, nurturing environment for all children.
- Led enriching outdoor activities that promoted physical fitness, coordination, and exploration of the natural world.
- Supported language acquisition efforts by introducing new vocabulary words during daily conversations, in a bilingual classroom environment.
- Improved fine motor skills among toddlers by designing engaging arts and crafts projects.
- Implemented early literacy strategies through engaging storytimes and interactive reading sessions.
- Administered developmental assessments to evaluate each child's progress and identify areas for targeted intervention.
Sarcoma Coordinator/Surgical Coordinator/Diagnostic Coordinator/Secretary II/Team Trainer
Montefiore Medical Center
08.2015 - 07.2018
- Coordination and processing of physician referrals i
- Follows protocols for proper authorization and processing of all referrals
- Provide clerical support for all physicians in the Orthopedic Oncology/Joint service including office/OR time, meeting and calendar coordination
- Assist in the translation of Orthopedic Oncology Service documents as well as serving as a medical interpreter for our Spanish speaking patients
- Organize and process provider dictation notes to ensure necessary clinical information supports referral
- Maintains referral system (data entry) so that records are accurate and complete and can be used to analyze productivity and referral patterns
- Manage, supervise and train unit secretaries and temporary administrative staff
- Train new staff in departmental operations, customer services and administrative policies and procedures
Administrative Assistant
Fairfax County Government Office of Public Affairs
01.2013 - 06.2014
- Accomplished daily objectives by managing all daily functions of the Government Information Center in order to maximize organizational objectives
- Utilized effective communications answering all 703FAIRFAX calls, media calls, Fairfax County 311 calls, and OPA must- answer line
- Leveraged organizational knowledge by providing assistance to PIO’s in tracking issues and coordinating updating of resources
- Garnered recognition for successfully representing the Office of Public Affairs on all matters brought forth to Information Services
- Charged with providing administrative support, such as purchasing, approving time sheets, and maintaining public calendars
Service Coordinator & Therapy Coordinator
Little Sisters of the Assumption
06.2006 - 06.2008
- Enabled an eligible child (0-3) and the child’s family to receive the services that are authorized under the Early Intervention Program while assisting them in achieving goals set out during Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP)
- Assessed children with developmental delays and at-risk children by selecting assessment instruments; ensuring the evaluation of cognitive, adaptive behavior, social-emotional, self-care, feeding, sensory integration, fine motor, gross motor, and communication development; participating in multidisciplinary assessments
- Held accountable for reports by testing, analyzing, and summarizing data; routing reports
- Achieved maximum results by developing care plans and collaborating with the interdisciplinary assessment team; sharing information, determining roles; advocating consultation with other professionals; determining services required
- Provided individual interventions by scheduling, developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the intervention plan; maintaining referral, advocacy, service planning, and crisis support
- Led efforts in educating families by providing family-focused activities and facilitating small groups; kept parents informed of current child development trends and practices related to the needs of their child
- Fostered and nurtured relationships with families by serving as an advocate for their child while providing supportive assistance; facilitating parent-child interactions; encouraging parents to participate in their desired lifestyle, while monitoring and maintaining the quality of care by conducting home visits
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia07-2021
Master of Arts - Teaching (P-12 Spanish, K-6, Special Ed)
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA08-2025
Bachelor of Science Degree - Speech-Language Pathology, Minor: Journalism
St. John's University
Jamaica, New YorkSkills
- Strong Team Collaboration
- Cultural Competency
- Native Spanish fluency
- Student assessment
- Strong communication skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom instruction
- Individualized learning plans
- Cultural immersion
- Cultural awareness
- Classroom management
- Creative lesson design
Affiliations
- Connecticut Education Association
- National Education Association
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Kelly Educational Services
08.2024 - Current
Special Education Paraeducator- ABA Certified
Canton Public Schools
08.2023 - 08.2024
Multilingual Consumer Services Advisor
The LEGO Group
10.2021 - 02.2024
Lead Teacher, Early Childhood
Little Sisters of the Assumption
07.2018 - 03.2020
Sarcoma Coordinator/Surgical Coordinator/Diagnostic Coordinator/Secretary II/Team Trainer
Montefiore Medical Center
08.2015 - 07.2018
Administrative Assistant
Fairfax County Government Office of Public Affairs
01.2013 - 06.2014
Service Coordinator & Therapy Coordinator
Little Sisters of the Assumption
06.2006 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Science Degree - Speech-Language Pathology, Minor: Journalism
St. John's University
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberty University
Master of Arts - Teaching (P-12 Spanish, K-6, Special Ed)
Liberty University
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