About Marissa

My passion for children has always been immense, but my niche for aiding kiddos with developmental delays wasn't sparked until I was 10 years old and my little brother was born! Being inspired by him has led me to seek various careers helping kids in any way I can! Over the past 14 years, I gained job experience as: a babysitter/nanny, tutor, paraprofessional, substitute teacher/Kindergarten & 2nd grade teacher, and a Registered Behavior Technician of 5 years. Regardless of the environment, fostering a childs' growth and development in a fun, engaging way is something I have always been truly dedicated to! I obtained my Undergraduate degree in Psychology and Sociology from U. S. F. I also received my Masters in Applied Behavior Analysis from F. I. T. I believe my significant hands on experience with neurotypical and neurodivergent children paired with a diverse educational background allows me to bring both a professional expertise and a calm, creative energy to the role!