Melanie Russell, M.A. Email & Phone Number

Yonkers, NY, US

www.coachmtr.com

Academic Coaching (AC) includes (but is not limited to) the following support services: (1) Establishing reliable systems for completing coursework, (2) learning effective study skills and testing-taking strategies, (3) managing distractions and getting started on your work, (4) learning how to balance academic responsibilities with work, extracurriculars.

Remote

- Provided executive function skills training to registered students to support them in managing their academic responsibilities, developing good self-care practices, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance - Helped students identify the most effective approach to note-taking, planning out their work, completing coursework, and preparing for exams.

New York City Metropolitan Area

- Assisted students, faculty, and administrators in the implementation of services, programs, policies, and procedures related to the provision of reasonable accommodations and auxiliary aids- Evaluated neuropsychological reports, IEPs, and 504s to determine eligibility and reasonable accommodations for students registering with the office- Trained.

Poughkeepsie, New York, United States

- Taught students with disabilities executive functioning skills and learning strategies to achieve academic success and general wellness- Assisted in the coordination of accommodations and services while providing support to students and faculty related to learning skills and strategies and the use of technology- Provided students with ongoing training on.

Kingston, NY

- Ensured the health and safety of 14 adults with mental health disabilities in a group residence by creating and implementing individual service plans (ISP) based on their needs, strengths, and challenges- Ordered and administered medications- Assisted residents in the medication management program to work towards administering their medication.

New Paltz, NY

- Obtained alternate text for students by making requests for electronic files directly through the publishers, Bookshare, Learning Ally, or chopping and scanning text not available electronically- Trained and supervised graduate assistants to expedite requests for alternative print- Recruited, hired, and trained note-takers and exam proctors- Provided.

New Paltz, NY

Taught courses in Introductory Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, and the Psychology of Learning

New Paltz, NY

- Acquired and edited alternate text for students with print disabilities- Trained students on the use of Kurzweil, JAWS, and TextHelp Read & Write Gold- Supervised mentors enrolled in the Peer Mentoring Program to ensure that they were serving as positive role models for their mentees - Trained peer mentors on strategies to help them support their mentees.

Brewster, NY

As a crisis counselor at the acute facility: - Served as a crisis counselor for the acute residential care facility at SLS Health by conducting psycho-educational groups instrumental to the treatment of individuals with a wide range of different psychological disorders- Provided crisis counseling, administered medications, and coded patients’ behavior.As.

Master'S Degree, Psychology

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology, Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Psi Chi, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society