Lisa A. Zizzo

• Created a structured yet flexible classroom environment that supported student independence, collaboration, and positive peer interactions.
• Worked collaboratively with teachers and support staff to enhance instructional quality, strengthen school-wide initiatives, and contribute to a supportive, student-centered learning environment.
• Led workshops to support incoming families and foster strong home-school partnerships, covering topics such as literacy, curriculum expectations, and technology tools.
• Provided professional development for teachers on IRLA and ENIL through teacher created presentation and "IRLA Highlights" documents, ensuring teachers were successful implementing the program when first adopted into the district.

Provided additional instruction to strengthen students' literacy skills, focusing on targeted areas such as phonics, comprehension, reading fluency, and writing

• Prepared students for and participated in "Bedtime Stories" events, fostering a love of reading and community engagement.
• Developed and presented parent workshops on topics such as early literacy, technology, and readiness skills to strengthen family engagement and student success.

• Provided extensive support in various areas to individuals who are either new to the profession or new to the school community.
• Familiarizes mentees with school procedures, policies, and culture to facilitate a smooth transition and integration.
• Encouraged mentors and mentees to regularly review lesson plans, classroom management strategies, and topics related to school culture throughout the year.

• Delivered individualized literacy instruction to students of various ages, utilizing targeted strategies to enhance phonics, reading fluency, comprehension, and writing skills.

• Led a six-week summer recreation program for children ages 5–12, providing a safe, engaging, and structured environment.
• Planned, organized, and scheduled daily activities for a Monday–Friday program, ensuring age-appropriate enrichment and fun.
• Managed program logistics, including registration and communication with families, while supervising and supporting a staff of five team members.

• Provided private violin instruction to students of various ages and skill levels, focusing on technique, musicality, and individualized growth.
• Prepared students for NYSSMA (New York State School Music Association) evaluations.