melissa rizzitano

Work one-on-one and or in small group setting assisting high school students with study skills, time management, completing homework, review and repetition of content, and work on Executive Function skills.

Generate Learning Plans based upon evaluations, ensure classroom and testing accommodations are implemented.

Consultation with teachers, administration, and parents focusing on academics and social emotional issues/concerns.

• Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Assisted in crisis response efforts, ensuring timely interventions for at-risk students while maintaining a safe learning environment.
• Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
• Enhanced student-teacher relationships through consultation services aimed at fostering empathetic understanding of individual student needs and experiences.
• Improved student well-being by conducting comprehensive psychological assessments and creating tailored intervention plans.