Candace Marzec
OAKLAND,CA
Summary
Paraprofessional versed in planning and setting up classrooms conducive to the learning process, as well as individual and social development. Offers over 5 years in both a classroom and home environment working with children with special needs to help children learn and flourish both social-emotionally and academically. Team-minded when collaborating with teachers and fellow paraeducators to implement set lesson plans and classroom activities. Dedicated to continuing professional development in order to facilitate the best support possible for students in the classroom.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraeducator
Chabot Elementary School
01.2020 - Current
- Assists teachers with classroom management to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Instructs small groups of students using modified classroom curriculum as needed
- Instructs small groups of students using the SPIRE reading curriculum
- Uses behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Prepares classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Maintains inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Monitors student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Keeps classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
After School Kindergarten Instructor
Safe Passages
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Developed and implemented various thematic lesson plans, utilizing age-appropriate material and focusing on relevant topics.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Guided students to develop and hone creative processes and problem-solving skills.
- Lead activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
Clinical Massage Therapist
Self- Employed
08.2016 - 12.2020
- Treated pediatric clients with autism and special health care needs.
- Provided safe, effective and appropriate massage therapy techniques during client appointments.
- Collaborated with medical specialists to customize client treatment.
- Spoke with clients and caregivers regarding health history, expectations, services and procedures for safety and customer satisfaction.
- Maintained client treatment records and designed long-term care programs for return clients.
Education
Certificate - Software Engineering
Actualize Coding Bootcamp
Online 04.2019
Associate of General Studies - Child Development
City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College
Chicago, IL12.2014
Master of Clinical Massage Therapy - Clinical Massage Therapy
The Soma Institute, The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy
Chicago, IL01.2010
Skills
- Special Needs Support
- Lesson Planning and Preparation
- Classroom Management
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Facilitating Reading Groups Using SPIRE Curriculum
- Proficient with Zoom and Google Workspace
- Classroom Maintenance and Inventory
- School Policy and Rule Enforcement
Certification
- Crisis Prevention Intervention Certified as of 10/2023
- Basic Certificate, Child Development Preschool Education
Timeline
After School Kindergarten Instructor
Safe Passages
08.2022 - 05.2023
Paraeducator
Chabot Elementary School
01.2020 - Current
Clinical Massage Therapist
Self- Employed
08.2016 - 12.2020
Certificate - Software Engineering
Actualize Coding Bootcamp
Associate of General Studies - Child Development
City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College
Master of Clinical Massage Therapy - Clinical Massage Therapy
The Soma Institute, The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy
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