MARJORIE VIXAMA
Bridgeport,CT
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Paraprofessional with extensive experience at Bridgeport Board of Education, adept in Applied Behavior Analysis and behavior management techniques. Proven ability to enhance student learning and social skills through tailored interventions. Collaborative team player committed to fostering a positive educational environment and improving student outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Bridgeport Board Of Education
Bridgeport, CT
05.2023 - Current
- Assisted teachers in creating and implementing Individualized Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to modify educational materials to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Monitored behavior of students in order to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.
- Supported the development of social skills through modeling appropriate behavior and interactions with peers.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHING
Kelly Services
Bridgeport, CT
01.2016 - Current
- Supervise and monitor students
- Review teacher's lesson plan and help students with subject course work
- Experience working with special need behavioral students
- One on One experience with physical disabled student
Behavior Therapist
TheraCare
Norwalk, CT
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Though applied behavior analysis i help children effectively communicate and effectively socially interact
- I help improve social skills, academic, communication, and daily living skills through applied behavior analysis therapy.
- Developed behavioral plans for clients based on assessment results and established goals.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions such as Applied Behavior Analysis in order to modify behaviors.
- Monitored client progress through data collection and analysis.
- Collaborated with other professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, teachers, and parents to ensure effective treatment plans were implemented.
- Educated families about their child's diagnosis and appropriate intervention strategies to use at home.
Assistant Teacher Assistant
Alliance for community empowerment
Bridgeport, CT
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Monitoring and supervising children while teaching children obedience
- Observing children interact with peers and teaching them values and fundamentals
- Such as listening skills, proper way to use a writing utensil, learning alphabet, counting, and math
- In addition I assist with explaining to the parents and guardians about their child's progression, what areas their child need improvement in, and explain how the kids education can continue in the home.
RECEPTIONIST
EAST COAST AIR SYSTEM LLC
Naugatuck, CT
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Customer Service and office administration work
INSTRUCTIONAL AID
PARK CITY PREP CHARTER SCHOOL
Bridgeport, CT
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Review teacher's lesson plan and help students with subject course work
- When teacher is not available become substitute teacher and guide students through course work
- Assist with secretarial duties practically everyday such as answering phone and answering questions
- File paper work
PARAPROFESSIONAL
EASTCONN
Danielson, CT
03.2017 - 05.2017
- Supervise and monitor students with special needs and behavior/aggression issues
- Review teacher's lesson plan and help students with subject course work
- When students misbehave and behavior commence guide student to time aside area/ time out area and leave student in area until calm
- Physically escort students to time out area
HOUSEKEEPER
SOUTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM
Brunswick, GA
04.2015 - 12.2015
- Clean and sanitize patient rooms
- Clean and sanitize various departments in the hospital
INTERNSHIP
CAROLINE HOUSE PRESCHOOL
Bridgeport, CT
09.2013 - 05.2014
- Interact and supervise children
- Help develop reading skills with ABC reading
- Help develop math skills with ABC math
- Supervise, instruct, and work one on one with students
INTERNSHIP
CONGRESSMAN JIM HIMES OFFICE
Bridgeport, CT
09.2012 - 11.2012
- Customer Service
- Office Administration work
RELIGION EDUCATION ASSISTANT TEACHER
SAINT AMBROSE CHURCH
Bridgeport, CT
09.2009 - 05.2012
- Instruct and supervise students attending Sunday School using Sunday School curriculum
- Attend monthly meetings to go over lesson plans with Sunday school director
Education
Bachelor Degree: Arts and Science -
SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY
12.2015
High School Diploma -
WARREN HARDING HIGH SCHOOL
05.2010
Skills
- I am responsible
- I work well with others and I work well alone
- If I have an idea to improve the workplace I am more than willing to share my opinions
- Behavior Management Techniques
- Applied Behavior Analysis
Languages
- I understand and speak polite Spanish
- I understand and speak polite Haitian Creole
References
- TANYA BERNARD, HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATOR, WARREN HARDING HIGH SCHOOL, (203)455-7633
- SISTER THERESA TREMBLAY, DIRECTOR, Daughters of Charity of the most precious blood, (203)334-7000, SrTheresa@DCMPB.org
- SHIRLEY PAVONE PH.D, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY, (203)396-8346, pavones@sacredheart.edu
Languages
Spanish
Professional
haitian creol
Professional
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Bridgeport Board Of Education
05.2023 - Current
Behavior Therapist
TheraCare
04.2022 - 05.2023
Assistant Teacher Assistant
Alliance for community empowerment
08.2019 - 07.2021
RECEPTIONIST
EAST COAST AIR SYSTEM LLC
05.2019 - 03.2020
INSTRUCTIONAL AID
PARK CITY PREP CHARTER SCHOOL
08.2017 - 08.2018
PARAPROFESSIONAL
EASTCONN
03.2017 - 05.2017
SUBSTITUTE TEACHING
Kelly Services
01.2016 - Current
HOUSEKEEPER
SOUTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM
04.2015 - 12.2015
INTERNSHIP
CAROLINE HOUSE PRESCHOOL
09.2013 - 05.2014
INTERNSHIP
CONGRESSMAN JIM HIMES OFFICE
09.2012 - 11.2012
RELIGION EDUCATION ASSISTANT TEACHER
SAINT AMBROSE CHURCH
09.2009 - 05.2012
Bachelor Degree: Arts and Science -
SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY
High School Diploma -
WARREN HARDING HIGH SCHOOL
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