Maria Parenteau

CEO

San Diego, California, United States28 yrs 4 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Innovative artist blending art with therapy.
  • Experienced in cross-cultural communication.
  • Empowers individuals through creative expression.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a multidisciplinary artist and therapist specializing in creative arts and behavioral therapy.

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Skills

Core Skills

ArtLeadershipApplied Behavior AnalysisWritten CommunicationArt EducationCommunication

Other Skills

Methods EngineeringCommunity OutreachBusiness EnglishContemporary ArtCreative WritingDrawingPaintingPhotographyPublic ArtIllustrationProject ManagementWritingEvent PlanningEvent ManagementEvent Photography

About

As a female artist, I express my passion through vibrant, uplifting paintings where birds become symbols of human emotions, resilience, and connection. My art invites viewers into a world where color and form bring comfort, joy, and reflection. As a Portuguese interpreter, I serve as a bridge between cultures and communities, facilitating clear, meaningful communication and ensuring every voice is heard and understood. As ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy, I bring a deep awareness of human behavior and emotional healing. I am joining the power of these three arts to serve mankind.

Experience

28 yrs 4 mos
Total Experience
7 yrs 10 mos
Average Tenure
25 yrs 5 mos
Current Experience

My colors speak, inc.

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy

Sep 2024Jan 2025 · 4 mos · San Diego Metropolitan Area

  • We use ART as a tool and evidence-based ABA principles to help our learners reach their customized goals. My Colors Speak designs and delivers CREATIVE treatment programs for individuals of ALL ages who are typically developed and individuals with Special needs/Special Abilities, such as Autism, Down Syndrome, and ADHD.
Applied Behavior Analysis

Zerochaos

Ad quality rater for Google

Mar 2014Dec 2015 · 1 yr 9 mos · California

  • As an Ads Quality Rater, I am responsible for reporting and tracking the visual quality and content accuracy of Google advertisements. Ads Quality Raters use an online tool to examine advertising-related data of different kinds and provide feedback and analysis to Google. Projects worked on may involve examining and analyzing text, web pages, images, and other kinds of information. I use an in depth and up-to-date familiarity with Portuguese-speaking web culture and media (specific to Brazil). Additionally I apply this knowledge to a broad range of interests and topics. Ads Quality Raters possess excellent written communication skills and web analytic capabilities.
Business EnglishWritten Communication

Hampshire educational collaborative

Art Teacher

Jan 2006Jan 2009 · 3 yrs · Boston Ma

  • • Taught high school art curriculum to troubled teens in an inner city secured detention facility for the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services
Art Education

Cross cultural communication systems, inc.

Freelance Portuguese/English Interpreter

Jan 2005Jan 2009 · 4 yrs · Quincy MA

  • Worked as medical interpreter for Portuguese/English as well as a legal interpreter for the DMV
Business EnglishCommunication

Birdrockarts studio

Chief Executive Officer

Dec 2000Present · 25 yrs 5 mos · San Diego Metropolitan Area · Remote

  • Life is beautiful like a work of art and art is my lifestyle: Come with me to experience the success of making art in many different mediums and discover creativity as a daily practice.
  • “Bird Rock Arts Studio explores creativity in all its forms, showing that art is not just a hobby — it’s a way of life. Through experimentation with mixed media techniques and careful reflection, we inspire and empower others to see, feel, and create.” Contact us for: Art To Relax - Online sessions
Methods EngineeringArtLeadership

Cambridge health alliance

Medical Interpreter - Portuguese/Spanish

Jan 1998Jan 2003 · 5 yrs · Cambridge MA

  • Provided language interpretation services for medical staff and incoming patients
  • Supervised enrollment for new patients explaining hospital procedures and insurance policies
  • Maintained admissions records, scheduled appointments and managed daily tasks
Communication

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