Alissa Roberts

Contract employee hired to perform psychological and achievement test on students referred for disability and gifted services.

• Determine students cognitive and achievement accuracy by administering and scoring psychological and standardize tests.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized treatment plans for students based on psychometric data.
• Improved student outcomes by providing comprehensive reports of testing results to parents and other stake holders.
• Increased accessibility of psychological services by adapting testing materials for diverse populations, such as non-English speakers or individuals with disabilities.
• Supported clinical decision-making with accurate interpretation of psychometric data gathered from students.
• Maintained ethical standards in psychological testing, safeguarding student privacy and confidentiality throughout the process.
• Established strong rapport with students, fostering a comfortable environment conducive to accurate test performance.
• Facilitated timely completion of assessments by managing schedules effectively and prioritizing urgent cases when necessary.
• Actively participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to maintain and enhance psychometric expertise.
• Assisted in training junior psychometrist in proper test administration techniques, contributing to a high-performing team dynamic.

• Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
• Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
• Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
• Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
• Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments to inform instructional decisions.
• Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
• Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.