MARCO VIEIRA
Brentwood,CA
Summary
Dynamic educational professional with notable achievements in tutoring and executive function coaching, notably with Sos4students. Expertise in curriculum development and special education, complemented by strong mentoring and presentation skills. Proven track record in fostering student progress through innovative strategies and materials.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher at a Private Academy (Guide)
Livewell Learning Center
07.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to enhance student participation and morale.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student development and address individual needs.
- Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods, ensuring accurate reporting of outcomes.
- Design and deliver project-based, interdisciplinary lessons for mixed-grade students (2nd–7th)
- Provide executive function coaching (organization, time management, goal-setting, independence)
- Differentiate instruction to support diverse learning needs and academic levels
- Monitor progress using standards-based assessment and tools like IXL
- Build a structured, respectful classroom culture and support student behavior and social growth
- Develop and lead multi-week projects with clear milestones and public presentations
- Communicate regularly with families, including progress updates and goal-setting meetings
- Collaborate with staff to support student success and program development
Executive Function Coach/Content Creation
Sos4students
07.2022 - 07.2025
- 1-1 student support
- Developing new strategies and materials around executive function support
- Developing/Delivering staff training presentations
- Content Creation (Blogs, Video, Audio)
- Leading workshops, trainings, presentations
- Hiring Coordinator.
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance student engagement and retention programs.
- Streamlined operational processes, resulting in improved efficiency across departments.
- Analyzed data trends to inform strategic decision-making and resource allocation.
Instructional Assistant
Antioch Unified School District
07.2021 - 09.2022
- Perform routine tasks in monitoring and assisting student progress within a variety of subject areas
- Provide assistance to substitute teachers
- Work with work-based learning and supported employment services
- Assist with the administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments
- Collaborate with teachers to provide assistance with instruction one-on-one and in small groups
- Work with individual students or small groups to conduct instructional exercises
- Repair and upgrade the building computers and provides troubleshooting for hardware and software problems.
Private English Tutor
Club Z! In-Home Tutoring Services
11.2020 - 07.2022
- K-12+ non-stem, tutoring
- K-8th stem tutoring.
CPI Trainer/Program Trainer
Northern California Schools
03.2014 - 08.2019
- Certified CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) trainer
- Trained staff to use established protocol methods for working with students with behavior challenges in the classroom, which includes: verbal de-escalation techniques, redirection, positive reinforcement, proper methods of debriefing, and non-violent physical control restraint positions
- Provided on-going training on positive behavior program to teachers and classroom staff at 5 school sites
- Addressed specific concerns of staff regarding students and behavior interventions
- Consulted with school administrators on appropriate behavioral interventions for students
- Facilitated staff training on the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA)
- Coordinated special activities, field trips, and contracts as part of the positive behavior program
- Assisted and supported classroom teachers and staff in the implementation of students’ Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
Associate Director
NPS Antioch CA
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Selling educational program to Parents
- Served on the administrative team for an eight classroom multi-site Non-Public School serving children with emotional and behavioral disabilities
- Managed a staff of eight teachers, four site administrators, and up to 22 classroom aides
- Responsible for the hiring of new staff, including teachers and administrative staff
- Consulted and assisted with employee discipline and termination
- Collaborated with Antioch Unified School District (AUSD) in order to comply with state and federal special education laws and regulations
- Oversaw the implementation of the school-wide positive behavior program, including conducting behavior program training to new classroom aides; both in a group setting and individually
- Oversaw students’ Individual Education Plans (IEPs) within the Special Education Information System (SEIS)
- Collaborated with Program Director in the assignment of staff
- This included where to place new staff along with rearranging current staff to better serve our students
- Communicated with AUSD employees about student issues and progress
- Conducted site tours, both with school districts from around the U.S., along with individual parent tours
- Acted as school administrator during IEP meetings
- Oversaw completion of CDE required testing, filing, and licensing.
Site Administrator
NPS Antioch CA
08.2016 - 10.2018
- Selling educational program to Parents
- Responsible for a two-class Non-Public School serving children with emotional and behavioral disabilities
- Managed a staff of two teachers and three classroom staff
- Collaborated with Antioch Unified School District in order to comply with state and federal special education laws and regulations
- Planned and coordinated special activities and programs for the students as a part of the school’s positive behavior program
- Addressed parent concerns and work with families/guardians to ensure that their child’s needs are being met
- Oversaw students’ Individual Education Plans (IEPs) within the Special Education Information System (SEIS)
- Ensured the daily functions of a school are completed, e.g., attendance, obtaining school breakfast and lunch, basic maintenance, etc.
Instructional Assistant
NPS Antioch CA
01.2009 - 06.2016
- Consulted frequently with teacher regarding needs, problems, and progress of students.
- Discussed assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
- Assisted teacher in working with students to complete assignments.
Education
Associate in Arts degree - English
Los Medanos Community College
CA01-2001
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Behavior management
- Experience Working With Students
- Writing Skills
- Special Education
- Special Needs
- Classroom Management
- Tutoring
- Teaching
- Research
- Proofreading
- Creative Writing
- Mentoring
- Blogging
- Photography
- Autism Experience
- Management
- Presentation Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
Certification
CPR Certification
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Teacher at a Private Academy (Guide)
Livewell Learning Center
07.2025 - Current
Executive Function Coach/Content Creation
Sos4students
07.2022 - 07.2025
Instructional Assistant
Antioch Unified School District
07.2021 - 09.2022
Private English Tutor
Club Z! In-Home Tutoring Services
11.2020 - 07.2022
Associate Director
NPS Antioch CA
10.2018 - 05.2019
Site Administrator
NPS Antioch CA
08.2016 - 10.2018
CPI Trainer/Program Trainer
Northern California Schools
03.2014 - 08.2019
Instructional Assistant
NPS Antioch CA
01.2009 - 06.2016
Associate in Arts degree - English
Los Medanos Community College
Personal Information
Title: EXECUTIVE FUNCTION COACH/WRITER/CONTENT CREATOR
Publications
- Https://sos4students.com/helping-your-neurodiverse-student-get-a-job-a-guide-for-parents/
- Https://sos4students.com/helping-your-neurodiverse-student-apply-to-college/