Marissa Self
Ramona,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate educator seeking an Extensive Support Needs (ESN) teaching position. Brings a solid foundation in special education, behavior management, and inclusive instructional strategies. Passionate about creating structured, supportive learning environments that foster both academic progress and emotional well-being for students with diverse and complex learning needs. Committed to collaboration with families, staff, and support teams to ensure student success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraeducator II
Ramona Unified School District
Ramona, CA
03.2024 - Current
- Support students with extensive supported needs in academic, social, and behavioral domains.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers and support staff to implement IEP accommodations.
- Monitor and redirect student behavior using positive reinforcement techniques.
- Foster a calm, inclusive learning environment responsive to individual student needs.
Childcare Supervisor
Delta Life Fitness
Pensacola, Florida
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Supervised daily activities to ensure children's safety during programs.
- Developed behavior management strategies to sustain structured environments.
- Implemented health and safety policies for a secure program setting.
Assistant Teacher
Yoiko Child Development Center
Misawa, Japan
03.2012 - 03.2014
- Documented student growth by implementing developmentally appropriate practices.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to provide consistent support across home and school.
- Employed differentiated instruction and cross-curricular strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
- Engaged in professional development to enhance instructional methodologies.
- Facilitated children's social and emotional development through structured interactions.
Lead Teacher
Discovery Isle
Poway, CA
03.2009 - 12.2011
- Developed and executed engaging, student-centered lesson plans to enhance learning outcomes.
- Facilitated family communication through regular newsletters and parent conferences.
- Promoted social-emotional development via structured play and collaborative activities.
- Utilized data-driven strategies to assess student progress and tailor instruction.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special And Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01.2025
Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Sciences
Coastline College
Fountain Valley, CA12.2014
High School Diploma -
Ramona High School
Ramona, CA01-2008
Skills
- Individualized Education Program (IEP) Support
- Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
- Crisis Management & De-escalation
- Child Development & Differentiated Instruction
- Cultural Competency & Inclusion
- Section 504 / ADA / IDEA Compliance
- Classroom & Behavior Management
- Parent & Team Collaboration
- Student Progress Monitoring
- Schedule & Program Coordination
Timeline
Paraeducator II
Ramona Unified School District
03.2024 - Current
Childcare Supervisor
Delta Life Fitness
05.2016 - 05.2017
Assistant Teacher
Yoiko Child Development Center
03.2012 - 03.2014
Lead Teacher
Discovery Isle
03.2009 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Special And Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Sciences
Coastline College
High School Diploma -
Ramona High School