Marisa Estrada
Madison
Summary
Passionate inclusion consultant dedicated to promoting social impact and equity. Holds a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Capella University, combining strong communication and leadership skills with a creative, innovative mindset. Thrives in collaborative environments and values flexibility to successfully balance professional journey with the role of a devoted mother. Committed to making a positive difference in the lives of others, constantly seeking new avenues for personal and professional growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Inclusion Consultant
UCP OF HUNTSVILLE & TENN VALLEY, INC
01.2024 - Current
- Identify best practices, trends and topics related to inclusion of children with disabilities in the early childhood classroom and share information with the inclusion coach team and other quality contractors
- Assist educators in identifying their strengths, skills, and interests to develop effective inclusive teaching strategies
- Develop workshops and training sessions on topics involving inclusion in early childhood education and working with children and families with disabilities
- Help individuals overcome barriers of inclusion in education by offering resources for further education or skill development
- Speak at State-Wide conferences to set the standard of inclusive practices for the State of AL
Inclusion Coach
Signal Centers-CCR&R
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Identify best practices, trends and topics related to inclusion of children with disabilities in the early childhood classroom and share information with the inclusion coach team and other network coaches and coordinators
- Train CCR&R Network in quality practices related to inclusion of children with disabilities
- Attend all meetings, conference calls and on-site visits for Inclusion Coaches
- Develop an Inclusion Coaching Plan to be used in their work with child care educators
Developmental Therapist
First Steps
02.2021 - 04.2022
- Provide developmental therapy and on-going developmental assessments in accordance with the child's Individualized Family Support Plan (IFSP) through parent/caregiver education, modeling, and supports
- Manage caseload of Full Time Equivalency children to ensure the successful, consistent delivery of services as specified by the child's IFSP
- Maintain timely and professional regular consistent verbal and written communication with parents, caregivers and other professionals
- Acquire and demonstrate an on-going functional knowledge of each child's diagnosis, medications, best practice intervention techniques and adaptive equipment
- Conduct AEPS evaluations, assessments
Preschool Teacher
Gordon Jewish Community Center
10.2019 - 02.2021
- Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
- Arrange indoor or outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, or safety
- Communicate nonverbally with children to provide them with comfort, encouragement, or positive reinforcement
- Establish and communicate clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to students, parents, or guardians
Director
Music City Kids Club
05.2019 - 10.2019
- Oversee teachers and center activities
- Hire and train staff
- Developing policies and procedures that meet state requirements and communicating them to staff
- Working with staff to communicate with parents and children
Early Preschool Teacher
Primrose School of Nashville Midtown
10.2016 - 02.2019
- Encourage students to explore learning opportunities or persevere with challenging tasks to prepare them for elementary education
- Communicate nonverbally with children to provide them with comfort, encouragement, or positive reinforcement
- Confer with parents, guardians, teachers, counselors, or administrators to resolve students' behavioral or academic problems
- Attend to children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them or changing their diapers
Education
Bachelor's - Psychology
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN05.2020
Skills
- Reporting writing
- Business presentation
- Technical review
- Assessments
- Multitasking and organization
- Training and development
- Best practices implementation
- Client relationships
- Management coaching
- Reports and documentation
Military Service
Reserves, United States, E-4, 09/01/13, 09/30/21
Timeline
Inclusion Consultant
UCP OF HUNTSVILLE & TENN VALLEY, INC
01.2024 - Current
Inclusion Coach
Signal Centers-CCR&R
04.2022 - 12.2022
Developmental Therapist
First Steps
02.2021 - 04.2022
Preschool Teacher
Gordon Jewish Community Center
10.2019 - 02.2021
Director
Music City Kids Club
05.2019 - 10.2019
Early Preschool Teacher
Primrose School of Nashville Midtown
10.2016 - 02.2019
Bachelor's - Psychology
Capella University
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