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.