Emily Quintana

320 P Street ▪ Rock Springs, WY 82901 ▪ 307-354-7904 ▪ equint1@wgu.edu
 

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Enthusiastic educator with more than 5 years of classroom experience dedicated to creating a learning environment that leads to the success, intellectual development and achievement of academic goals of each individual learner.

CERTIFICATION

            Wyoming Initial Secondary Certificate in Mathematics 6-12 anticipated May 2014.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics (5-12)                                                                                  April 2014
Western Governors University | Salt Lake City, UT   

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher - Rock Springs High School | Rock Springs, WY                                                Jan-March 2014

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  Created and implemented lesson plans for high school Pre-Algebra Geometry and Algebra II classes
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  Created mid-unit and end of unit assessments
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  Used a variety of research-based instructional strategies, including direct instruction, discovery tasks and technology.


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  Participated in Parent/Teacher conferences discussing student learning and behavior with parents and guardians.

Tutor/Music Teacher – Independent/Contract | Rock Springs, WY; New York, NY; Las Vegas, NV           2005-Present

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  Tutored kindergarten-middle school students in math, reading and writing with various agencies and independently


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  Teach private voice and piano lessons to students age 6-adult both independently and in conservatorie

Accompanist - Western Wyoming Community College | Rock Springs, WY                                             Nov 2011 – Dec 2013

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  Provide piano accompaniment for lessons, rehearsals and performances for musicals, vocal students, instrumentalists and ensembles. 


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  Help students prepare for performances by assisting with rhythms, melodies and technique.

Paraprofessional/Accompanist - Rock Springs Junior High | Rock Springs, WY                                  Jan 2012 – Dec 2013

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  Provided piano accompaniment for three 7-8 grade choirs. 
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  Provided support to teacher by working with students on seatwork. 


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  Ran sectionals with small groups of students. 


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  Assisted teacher in classroom preparation.

Music Director (K-8) - SAR Academy | Riverdale, NY                                                                   Sept. 2008 – June 2011

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  Worked with the director of after-school musical theatre classes to rehearse and mount two productions each year. 
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  Taught students warm-ups, music and performance techniques in small groups and full ensemble. 


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  Managed student behavior at rehearsals and performances. 


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  Accompanied musical rehearsals and performances. 


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  Accompanied choir rehearsals and performances. 


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  Substitute taught in music and other classrooms as needed.

Music Specialist – PreK-5 - Challenger School | Las Vegas, NV                                                               Nov 2007-Jan 2008
 

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  Designed and implemented a curriculum for prek-5^th grade music classes that complemented and enhanced each class’ academic curriculum. 


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  Collaborated with classroom teachers to present biannual programs for each class. 


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  Accompanied students on piano, taught students songs, vocal technique and music theory. 


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  Substituted in classrooms and supervised recess, after-school activities.

Musical Theatre Instructor - University of Nevada | Las Vegas, NV                                                                    2003-20

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  Provided support to the acting instructor by teaching music to students. 


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  Accompanied students on piano in class and performances.