Marissa Nelson
Fort Collins
Summary
Dedicated and passionate, seeking an opportunity to contribute to an established company committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals. Strong communication skills to effectively engage with parents and maintain open lines of communication. Exceptional written, verbal, and critical thinking skills to effectively convey information and analyze complex situations. Keen sense of time management, consistently meeting deadlines and efficiently handling multiple tasks.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Olander Elementary
08.2024 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
Paraprofessional
Dunn Elementary
09.2022 - Current
- Academic and behavioral support for students in kindergarten through fourth grade
- Providing individual assistance for students with varying degrees of disabilities
- Providing emotional and social support
- Collaborating with teachers on new curriculum ideas and classroom strategies
- Reviewing IEP’s to ensure accommodations and goals are being met
Nanny
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Facilitating learning through play for four children ranging in ages four to seven
- Creating schedules and routines
- Creating curriculum to get all children kindergarten ready
- Working on social and emotional kindergarten readiness
Paraprofessional
Olander Elementary
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Academic support for students in kindergarten through fifth grade
- Providing individual assistance for students with varying degrees of disabilities
- Emotional and social support
- Teaching modified curriculum in small groups
- Behavior management
- One-on-one teaching using standard curriculum for students who were high on the autism spectrum
- Identifying student growth areas
Lead Teacher
Bright Horizons
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Responsible for a class of children ranging in ages 2 to 3 years old, with a class size of 7 to 14
- Provide instructional and physical support for students
- Assist students with personal care, social skills, and self-awareness
- Create and prepare classroom materials and monitor students
- Building long lasting relationships with children and their parents
Lead Teacher/Health and Safety Coordinator
KinderCare
11.2011 - 06.2019
- Responsible for a class of children ranging in ages 2 to 3 years old, with a class size of 7 to 14
- Facilitating learning through play while following an accredited curriculum
- Assisting a Preschool of 30 employees with state rules and regulations
- Making sure our facility is up to code by inspecting the building and filling out work orders to fix broken items or fixtures
- Prepping the facility and the employees for natural disasters and mandatory evacuations
- Building long lasting relationships with children and their parents
Special Needs Life C
The Scheffields
01.2011 - 11.2011
- Successfully mentoring special needs adults
- Defusing situations that elevated emotional situations.
- Transporting adults to and from locations
- Aiding with educational and life skills
Education
High School Diploma -
San Pasqual High School
Escondido, CA01.2003
Child Development 101 -
Palomar College
San Marcos, CABachelor’s - early childhood education
University of Arizona Global Campus
05.2023
25 Units in ECE -
Grossmont College
San Diego, CA01.2010
Skills
- Behavior management
- Effective communication
- Helping students with special needs
- Small group and individual assistance
Certification
- First Aid, CPR Certified, 01/11, Present
- CPI Certified, 09/22, Present
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Olander Elementary
08.2024 - Current
Paraprofessional
Dunn Elementary
09.2022 - Current
Nanny
08.2021 - 05.2022
Paraprofessional
Olander Elementary
08.2019 - 05.2020
Lead Teacher
Bright Horizons
06.2019 - 08.2019
Lead Teacher/Health and Safety Coordinator
KinderCare
11.2011 - 06.2019
Special Needs Life C
The Scheffields
01.2011 - 11.2011
Child Development 101 -
Palomar College
Bachelor’s - early childhood education
University of Arizona Global Campus
25 Units in ECE -
Grossmont College
High School Diploma -
San Pasqual High School
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