Melanie Leong Email & Phone Number

• Tutor middle and high school students in test prep, English, writing, math, biology, and chemistry by focusing on critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Support students’ success by maintaining ongoing communication among students, parents, and sales team
• Develop appropriate lesson plans based on data from score reports and class syllabi

Newport Beach, California, United States

• Taught groups of 10-20 Pre-K to 5th grade students environmental and indigenous education topics according to state standards
• Created age-appropriate theme-based curricula for day camps
• Employed positive behavior intervention and support to keep students focused and engaged

Orange County, California Area

• Taught biology classes for K-8th grade public and home-schooled students around Orange County with emphasis on hands-on activities to facilitate learning
• Developed curricula and lesson plans with biology themes to use in the classroom
• Organized marketing campaigns to engage students and the public in biology

Fort Collins, Colorado Area

• Led hiking field trips for classes of 4th graders at Bobcat Ridge Natural Area, focusing on experiential learning
• Manged and taught groups of 4th graders the Colorado State Science Standard 2.3 in an outdoor setting

Fort Collins, Colorado Area

• Facilitated the creation and completion of an environmental science project among a group of local high school students
• Managed group dynamics for data collection and analysis to ensure fair group effort

Fort Collins, Colorado Area

• Planned engaging practices for beginner to intermediate lacrosse players focusing on skills that needed improvement
• Managed group dynamics between younger children to foster teamwork and provided them with a positive lacrosse experience

Fort Collins, Colorado Area

• Developed lesson plans and taught effectively by using inquiry-based learning teaching methods
• Independently set up materials and engaged students in the learning process through hands-on activities

Fort Collins, Colorado Area

• Collaborated with faculty staff mentor to create the schedule of events and activities for my group
• Engaged with twenty first year students on a large and small scale by holding weekly meetings and one-on-ones to check in and help them adapt to college life
• Shared and connected with other Peer Mentors’ experiences and viewpoints on self-developmental topics

Irvine, CA

• Executed doctors' orders calmly and swiftly during emergency situations
• Interacted with clients in a professional and courteous manner by informing them about hospital practices and procedures
• Enacted numerous veterinary procedures as the doctor saw fit to keep our clients’ pets healthy

Bachelor'S Degree, Fish, Wildlife, And Conservation Biology

Activities and Societies: University Honors Program, Colorado State University Field Ornithologists Graduated cum laude with Honors.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Massey University Sustainability Club, Massey University Alpine Club Learned about New Zealand and Maori culture.