Jessica Maruso

Jessica Maruso

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Instructional Content Designer | Interactive Learning Development | Neurodivergent | Women in STEM | Professional Speaker | wlw
Ontario, Canada

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Starting at CAD45/hour ~USD31.6/hour
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Starting at CAD55/hour ~USD38.7/hour

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  • iDesign
    Educational Programs Manager
    iDesign
    Aug 2025 - Jan 2026 (6 months)
  • NELSON
    Freelance Educator
    NELSON
    Jul 2024 - Current (2 years 4 months)
  • iDesign
    Learning Success Manager, Classroom & Competition
    iDesign
    Jul 2024 - Aug 2025 (1 year 2 months)
  • Forward Education
    Instructional content designer
    Forward Education
    Jun 2023 - Jul 2024 (1 year 2 months)
    Curriculum Design: Develop innovative lesson content that seamlessly integrates STEM with Climate Action, ensuring it aligns with various educational standards.
    Interactive Learning Development: Create engaging and informative interactives within lessons to enhance learning experiences.
    Collaboration: Work closely with a diverse team to develop comprehensive educational projects, including models, code, tutorials, and more.
    Learning Management System (LMS) Oversight: Utilize expert knowledge in managing Learning Management Systems to streamline content delivery and enhance user engagement.
    STEM Content Creation: Generate compelling STEM educational content, utilizing JavaScript to create block coding projects that inspir
  • Canada Learning Code
    Teen Ambasador Program
    Canada Learning Code
    Mar 2021 - Jun 2023 (2 years 4 months)
    Support Program Lead in meeting with note-taking, data collection, and more. Connection with outside organizations to build partnerships and events. Tracking event numbers, learner information, and emails using salesforce. Producing virtual events on a variety of platforms. Moderating and hosting a variety of panels. Mentoring and supporting learners in the program.
  • Canada Learning Code
    Learning Facilitator
    Canada Learning Code
    Mar 2021 - Jun 2023 (2 years 4 months)
  • Upwork
    Freelance
    Upwork
    Jul 2020 - Jun 2023 (3 years)
  • I
    Writer and Editor
    Incomeca
    Jan 2020 - Jan 2021 (1 year 1 month)
  • LEARNstyle Ltd
    SEA Tech Coach
    LEARNstyle Ltd
    Sep 2018 - Dec 2021 (3 years 4 months)
  • M
    Lead Behavioural Therapist
    My Place Learning Centre
    Sep 2017 - Jan 2018 (5 months)
    Lead Behavioral Therapist with a new IBI center, working closely under the supervision of the BCBA. Working with staff and training them on the IBI model and how to delivery effective therapy to children with autism. Ordering and making all materials required for therapy session, such as flash cards, visual schedules, and token boards. Meeting with new families to discus their goals for their children, setting up their therapy schedule. Conducting assessments on students as well as performance assessments on staff.
  • Halton District School Board
    Teaching Assistant
    Halton District School Board
    May 2016 - Aug 2018 (2 years 4 months)
    Halton District School Board
    -Aiding students in integrating into the classroom
    -Adapting classroom materials to suit different learners.
    -Developing and following behaviour protocols.
    -Working with a multidisciplinary team of Principals, Vice Principals, Classroom teachers, Special Education Resource Teachers and others.
  • Step By Step Inc
    IBI Therapist
    Step By Step Inc
    Sep 2014 - Feb 2016 (1 year 6 months)
    -Teaching children and youth with ASD using Direct instruction, adaptive technology, IBI and the principles of ABA.
    -Assessing skills using assessments like ABLLS, VB-MAPP
    -Taking and keeping detailed data on skills being taught, as well as behavioral data.
    -Planning and writing programs, making changes based on data.
    -Discussing students programming with senior therapist, collaborating on changes to be implemented.
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    instructional therapist
    TeachLearn
    Jan 2012 - Sep 2014 (2 years 9 months)
    Teach ABA and IBI therapy to children diagnosed with autism septum disorders
    -Work in-home and in-centre environment teaching skills that range from colors, letters and numbers, all the way to critical thinking skills, as well as social skills
  • Oxford Learning Center
    Customer Service Representative
    Oxford Learning Center
    Oct 2010 - Feb 2012 (1 year 5 months)
    Performed administrative duties such as answering phones, booking appointments, confirming appointments, photo copying, faxing, and invoicing
    -Greeted customers upon their arrival and answered their questions about the company and services offered
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  • Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology
    Autism and Behavioral Science, Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism
    Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology
    Jan 2013 - Dec 2014 (2 years)
  • York University
    Bachelor of Arts - BA
    York University
    Jan 2008 - Dec 2013 (6 years)
  • York University
    Bachelor's degree
    York University
    Jan 2007 - Dec 2013 (7 years)
  • York University
    York University
    York University
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