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Marc Isaia

La Jolla,USA

Summary

I graduated from UCSD in June of 2021 where I studied Cognitive Science with a Specialization in Neuroscience (B.S.) and Psychology (B.A.) Outside of the classroom I captained the UCSD's NCAA Men's Tennis Team, was a member of the Athletics Council, and worked as a home care aide in a senior memory care facility. I currently work as an Assistant Director of Memory Care with the intention of starting a Masters Degree in Health Administration in the Fall of 2025.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Director of Memory Care

Belmont Village Senior Living
La Jolla, CA
03.2024 - Current
  • As the community's dementia care expert, I oversee memory care services for approximately 60 residents, providing both program leadership and personalized case management.
  • I directly manage a secured memory care floor with 17 residents and a team of 15 staff, conducting hiring, onboarding, and ongoing training-including both group sessions and individualized coaching.
  • My role bridges clinical insight and compassionate care, ensuring regulatory compliance, implementing best-in-class dementia programs, and ensuring I maintain proactive relationships with residents' families.

Enrichment Leader

Belmont Village Senior Living
La Jolla, CA
02.2023 - 03.2024
  • I led a wide range of therapeutic activities for seniors with Dementia.
  • These included current events discussions, creative writing classes, art instruction, sensory activities, and daily fitness programs tailored to residents' cognitive and physical needs.
  • I also served as the Enrichment Leader trainer, supervising and mentoring new team members to deliver consistent, engaging, and person-centered programming.

Volunteer Assistant Tennis Coach

UCSD Tennis
La Jolla, CA
12.2022 - 05.2023
  • I played a key role in mentoring student-athletes on and off the court-ensuring academic accountability, promoting personal growth, and fostering a competitive yet supportive team culture.
  • My responsibilities extended to practice planning, travel logistics, compliance, and communications.

Program Therapist

Eating Recovery Center
Bellevue, WA
03.2022 - 09.2022
  • In this promoted role I still provided meal coaching for kids and adolescents that have eating disorders.
  • In addition, I also lead group therapy sessions teaching CBT, DBT, recovery skills, and mindfulness.

Behavioral Health Counselor

Eating Recovery Center
Bellevue, WA
10.2021 - 03.2022
  • I lead kids (ages 11-17) and adults (ages 18+) through daily goals & daily reflection groups, facilitated luggage & room searches, provided check-ins, managed milieu conflict, and tracked behavioral data.

Home Care Aide

White Sands
La Jolla, CA
01.2021 - 09.2021
  • I provided caregiving services to senior citizens who were physically disabled and/or cognitively impaired.

Memory Care Volunteer

White Sands
La Jolla, CA
09.2019 - 03.2020
  • I helped lead group activities amongst senior residents in memory care.
  • I also provided one-on-one companionship with them in which I provided social and emotional support.

Tennis Instructor

UCSD Tennis
La Jolla, CA
06.2018 - 08.2019
  • I coached high performance summer tennis camps to kids aged 6-18.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Cognitive Science & B.A. Psychology

University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA
06-2021

Skills

  • Employee Training
  • Staff Coordination
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Community Outreach
  • Public Speaking
  • Case Management
  • Financial Administration
  • Financial Management

References

  • Timmer Willing, UCSD Tennis, (760) 492-8498, twilling@ucsd.edu
  • Nicole Scribner, White Sands La Jolla, (619) 876-0129, Nicole.Scribner@humangood.org
  • Michelle Meyer, Belmont Village Senior Living, (720) 280-7740, mtmeyer@belmontvillage.com

Timeline

Assistant Director of Memory Care

Belmont Village Senior Living
03.2024 - Current

Enrichment Leader

Belmont Village Senior Living
02.2023 - 03.2024

Volunteer Assistant Tennis Coach

UCSD Tennis
12.2022 - 05.2023

Program Therapist

Eating Recovery Center
03.2022 - 09.2022

Behavioral Health Counselor

Eating Recovery Center
10.2021 - 03.2022

Home Care Aide

White Sands
01.2021 - 09.2021

Memory Care Volunteer

White Sands
09.2019 - 03.2020

Tennis Instructor

UCSD Tennis
06.2018 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Science - Cognitive Science & B.A. Psychology

University of California, San Diego