Christina M. Quintana
Azusa
Summary
Enthusiastic Student Teacher with excellent leadership and interpersonal skills. Talented in providing strong quality instruction and creating positive learning environments. Dedicated to helping creative supportive, stimulating, and developmentally appropriate classroom environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Teacher
Mt. Sac Child Development Center
02.2024 - Current
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and developmentally appropriate practices.
- Facilitated large and small group activities as well as one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Implemented assessment tools to monitor student progress, adjusting lesson plans as needed to address areas of struggle or mastery.
Therapeutic Behavioral Specialist (TBS)
Hillsides
02.2007 - 07.2016
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals, educators, and families to develop individualized behavioral treatment plans.
- Provide individualized, one-to-one behavioral coaching to diverse populations of children, adolescents, and families with serious emotional disturbance (SED) and/or mental illness.
- Document behavior, goals, and treatment of clients in accordance with Department of Mental Health (DMH) quality standards.
Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist (MHRS)
Hillsides Education Center (HEC)
01.2007 - 02.2007
- Responded to crisis and emergency situations in a non-public school (NPS) setting with residentially-based and community-based children, and adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED) and/or mental illness.
- Provided coaching, guidance, and support in classrooms as well as tutored students of all ages in various academic subjects.
- Arranged transportation for community-based HEC students.
Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist (MHRS)
Hillsides
11.2006 - 12.2006
- Employed crisis communication and de-escalation techniques with children and adolescents within a residential setting and in the community.
- Facilitated individual and group anger management and social skills-building activities.
- Supervised high-risk clients who displayed signs of self-injurious behavior, depression, and suicide.
Therapeutic Recreational Assistant
Hillsides
02.2006 - 10.2006
- Coached clients in a variety of therapeutic recreational activities designed to increase appropriate social skills, teamwork-building, and self-esteem.
- Observed, engaged, and participated with clients in various therapeutic expressive therapy exercises such as art, music, and creative dance.
- Organized special outings for clients that encouraged independent living skills, prosocial behavior, and self-awareness.
Children’s Program Advocate
YWCA WINGS (Young Women’s Christian Association – Women In Need Growing–Domestic Violence Program)
08.2003 - 05.2005
- Developed and led therapeutic play activities for groups of children and adolescents affected by domestic violence.
- Educated and counseled teens on dating violence, sex education, and drug and alcohol abuse through workshops and individual counseling sessions.
- Conducted presentations to approximately 50 incoming interns and volunteers about YWCA WINGS mission and purpose as well as participated in community outreach events promoting domestic violence awareness.
Camp Counselor
Rowdy Ridge Gang Camp
06.2004 - 08.2004
- Led camp-related activities such as nature hikes, arts and crafts, and music and theater productions for families affected by domestic violence and addictions.
Intern
YWCA WINGS
06.2003 - 08.2003
- Co-facilitated support groups for women and children affected by domestic violence within the Emergency and Transitional Shelter, and Outreach Center.
- Worked on fundraising projects as well as received and cataloged donations.
- Answered in-coming crisis calls and gathered intake information.
Education
Child Development I, II, And III Certificates - Child Development
Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, CA06.2025
Associate Degree For Transfer (ADT) - Early Childhood Education
Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, CA06.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
California State University
Fullerton, CA08.2003
Skills
- Mt San Antonio College
- GPA 40
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Certification
• Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporter Training (January 2025)
• Mindfulness, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), and Yoga Teacher Training (June 2025)
• First Aid and CPR Training (June 2025)
• Physical Therapy Aide (2023)
Professional Development
Domestic Violence, A Window Between Worlds AWBW), Pro-ACT (Professional Assault Crisis Training) Crisis Communication, Evidenced-based Practices—Seeking Safety, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-informed Care Practices, A Thousand Joys Wellness Care, Breath for Change
Timeline
Student Teacher
Mt. Sac Child Development Center
02.2024 - Current
Therapeutic Behavioral Specialist (TBS)
Hillsides
02.2007 - 07.2016
Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist (MHRS)
Hillsides Education Center (HEC)
01.2007 - 02.2007
Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist (MHRS)
Hillsides
11.2006 - 12.2006
Therapeutic Recreational Assistant
Hillsides
02.2006 - 10.2006
Camp Counselor
Rowdy Ridge Gang Camp
06.2004 - 08.2004
Children’s Program Advocate
YWCA WINGS (Young Women’s Christian Association – Women In Need Growing–Domestic Violence Program)
08.2003 - 05.2005
Intern
YWCA WINGS
06.2003 - 08.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
California State University
Child Development I, II, And III Certificates - Child Development
Mt. San Antonio College
Associate Degree For Transfer (ADT) - Early Childhood Education
Mt. San Antonio College
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