Marisa Ravelle Morales
San Marcos
Summary
Experienced with assisting in development and implementation of individualized education plans. Uses effective communication to support students and staff. Knowledge of adaptive teaching methods and classroom management techniques.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Aide (PT)
Vista, CA
11.2025 - Current
- Supported students with diverse learning, behavioral, and developmental needs in classroom settings
- Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) and classroom accommodations
- Provided one-on-one and small group academic support to students with special needs
- Helped maintain a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment
- Assisted students with behavioral regulation, social skills, and daily classroom routines
- Collaborated with teachers and staff to support student progress and classroom management
- Monitored student behavior and reinforced positive behavioral interventions
- Adapted instructional materials and activities to meet individual student needs
Ground Control – Harm Reduction Team Member
Insomniac Events
01.2022 - Current
- Delivered compassionate, peer-to-peer support to festival attendees, ensuring safety, comfort, and well-being in high-energy environments across multiple large-scale events.
- Conducted proactive patrols to identify and assist individuals in distress, providing water, emotional support, and coordination with medical and security teams.
- Promoted harm reduction practices and mental health awareness through positive engagement and resource distribution.
- Utilized two-way radios to maintain real-time communication with Ground Control, medical, and security personnel.
- Supported crowd management, evacuation protocols, and directional guidance using megaphones and signage.
- Represented Insomniac’s commitment to care, inclusion, and community, enhancing the overall Headliner experience.
- Various Festival Locations
Senior Instructor/Lifeguard (PT)
Carlsbad, CA
03.2022 - 11.2025
- Supervision and Safety: Overseeing the safety of patrons in the pool and surrounding areas, enforcing facility rules, and promptly responding to emergencies.
- Training and Leadership: Training and mentoring lifeguards, ensuring they adhere to safety protocols and perform their duties effectively.
- Emergency Response: Performing rescues and administering first aid when necessary, following established procedures and protocols.
- Customer Service: Interacting with guests, providing information about programs and facility policies, and ensuring a positive experience for all patrons.
- Maintenance and Inspections: Conducting routine inspections of the pool and equipment, identifying hazards, and reporting maintenance issues promptly.
- Administrative Tasks: Completing incident reports, maintaining accurate records of pool usage, and participating in regular staff meetings and training sessions.
- Risk Management: Assessing risks associated with pool activities and implementing strategies to mitigate them, ensuring a safe environment for all users.
Head Lifeguard, Swim instructor, Swim Coach
YMCA of San Diego County
02.2016 - 04.2022
- Responsible for coordinating and leading in-service training, giving work tasks and directions to lifeguards, modeling standards and expectations throughout the shift, and providing quality customer service to members.
- Leading group swim lessons from preschool to school age and adults, as well as working one-on-one in private lessons.
- Implementing swim sets as well as coaching swimmers by helping them improve their strokes, dives, and turns.
- Traveling to swim meets and assisting swimmers in finding events/ heats.
- Rancho Y / Ecke Y
Lifeguard, Swim Instructor, Pre-Comp coach, and Head Swim Coach
Sacramento YMCA
06.2013 - 08.2015
- Responsible for maintaining constant surveillance of patrons in and around the pool as well as responding to emergencies.
- Instructing group lessons for children and adults by using teaching techniques and tools to effectively help swimmers develop their swimming strokes
- . coached and recruited swimmers for our summer swim team, the Manta Rays
- . Created swim sets as well coaching swimmers by helping them improve their strokes, dives, and turns.
- Traveled to swim meets and assisted swimmers with finding events/heats.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychological Science
California State University San Marcos
San Marcos, CA12-2026
AA - Psychology
Palomar College
05-2021
Skills
- Behavior intervention
- Classroom management
- Emotional disorders
- Teacher support
- Data collection
- Behavior redirection
- Nonverbal communication
- Speech therapy assistance
- Inclusion strategies
- Faculty collaboration
- Transition planning
Student needs assessment
Timeline
Special Education Aide (PT)
11.2025 - Current
Senior Instructor/Lifeguard (PT)
03.2022 - 11.2025
Ground Control – Harm Reduction Team Member
Insomniac Events
01.2022 - Current
Head Lifeguard, Swim instructor, Swim Coach
YMCA of San Diego County
02.2016 - 04.2022
Lifeguard, Swim Instructor, Pre-Comp coach, and Head Swim Coach
Sacramento YMCA
06.2013 - 08.2015
AA - Psychology
Palomar College
Bachelor of Science - Psychological Science
California State University San Marcos