Melissa Katz, M.S.
Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park, NY 11040
Phone: (718) 312-9635
email: tchr543@aol.com
web: www.Mkeducationaltherapy.com

Education
M.S. Special Education, Southern CT State University, New Haven, CT 1994.
B.A. Psychology, University of Connecticut, 1991. Honors: Cum Laude; Dean’s List

International Dyslexia Assn, Orton-Gillingham supervised practicum in reading, 2005-2007
International Dyslexia Assn, Orton-Gillingham Reading and Math, intensive coursework, NY, 100+ hours
EBL Academy - Multi-sensory Reading, Math, and Writing, 2004-07
Wilson Academy Training - Wilson Reading, 2001-2007
New England Cognitive Institute, techniques for improving: memory, learning, and cognition, Hartford, CT, 1998

Other Training:
Evaluation and Assessment, studied with an Educational Psychologist, CT 1997
Counseling graduate credits, University of Bridgeport. CT

Certifications
Teacher Certification, NY State, Special Education –Permanent.
Teacher Certification, State of CT, Special Ed Pre-k-12 (065).
NYC Special Education license
ESOL License, NY State
ESL Certification, State of CT, Adults (088)

Professional Experience
Educational Therapy
Orton-Gillingham/ Wilson Reading and Math Therapist, in schools and office, individuals and groups, NYC 2004-present
Educational Therapist, Specialized help “beyond tutoring” to address the needs of students with learning disabilities, CT, NYC and LI, in schools and office, individuals and groups, 1992-Present.

Special Education Teaching
Learning Specialist, Nathan Hale Middle School, Norwalk, CT 2001-2003
Learning Specialist, CT and NY. Individuals and small groups, 1992-2007, Used multi-sensory techniques to teach Reading, Writing, and Math to students with learning disabilities.

Other Teaching
Test Prep Specialist. CT and NY. Individuals and small groups. Specialized help in test-prep for students with learning disabilities- including Regents and SATs, 1994-2007
Reading Academy Teacher, Norwalk Public Schools, 2003
Drama Club Director, Norwalk Public Schools, 2003
Educator, Stamford,CT, 1999-2004. Talks to children about animal science and behavior

Professional Organizations
International Dyslexia Association
Reading Reform Foundation
Learning Disabilities Association

References: available upon request