Marisa Manuzza
Davenport,IA
Summary
Qualified special education paraprofessional offers track record of success in helping students with special needs and behavior disorders. Well-trained in academic, behavioral and personal needs of students with developmental delays and behavior disorders and diagnoses such as autism spectrum disorder and ODD. Works with parents and teachers to implement personalized approaches for each student.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Davenport Community School District
09.2022 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
Medical Assistant
ENT Professional Services
06.2019 - 09.2022
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
Medical Assistant
ENT And Allergy Associates
04.2014 - 01.2019
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
Phlebotomist
John T Mather Memorial Hospital
06.2011 - 04.2014
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
Education
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Eastern Iowa Community College District
Davenport, IA12.2022
High School Diploma -
Ward Melville Senior High School
East Setauket, NY06.2010
Skills
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Behavioral Plan Management
- IEP Goals
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Constructive Feedback
- Behavior Redirection
- Cognitive Disabilities Knowledge
- IEP Implementation
- Social Development Support
- Student Supervision
- Behavioral Disorders
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Davenport Community School District
09.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant
ENT Professional Services
06.2019 - 09.2022
Medical Assistant
ENT And Allergy Associates
04.2014 - 01.2019
Phlebotomist
John T Mather Memorial Hospital
06.2011 - 04.2014
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Eastern Iowa Community College District
High School Diploma -
Ward Melville Senior High School
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