Melissa Young-Lewis
Cedar Vale,QLD
Summary
Enthusiastic and creative individual with solid understanding of student development and learning styles. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with students from diverse backgrounds. Experienced developing highly engaging lesson plans and assessments to measure student progress.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
STEM Program Coordinator
Gizmos & Gadgets Kids Lab
01.2014 - 09.2022
- Planned, implemented, and managed STEM programs for elementary school students, ensuring alignment with curriculum standards and educational objectives.
- Created very successful after school programs that were implemented in primary schools throughout San Diego (and is still running currently). These incorporate various aspects of STEM every day for after school students with minimal material costs to the program.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate STEM concepts into the existing curriculum, fostering a cross-disciplinary approach to learning.
- Developed hands-on activities, experiments, and projects to make STEM subjects accessible and engaging for young learners.
- Conducted regular assessments to evaluate program effectiveness, adjusting content and strategies to meet the evolving needs of students.
- Delivered dynamic and interactive STEM lessons to elementary school students, emphasizing inquiry-based learning and problem-solving skills.
- Created and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans that catered to diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Established a positive and inclusive classroom environment, fostering a love for learning and curiosity among students.
- Organized and facilitated STEM-related events, such as science fairs and robotics competitions, showcasing students' achievements.
- Provided training sessions for teachers on the effective implementation of STEM curriculum, emphasizing active learning and student engagement.
- Created Partnerships with various YMCA's to bring Gizmos & Gadgets Kids Lab to collaborate for Summer Camps - camps included Woodworking, Girls Who Code, Little Engineers, Robotics, Ooey Gooey Science
Education
Bachelors of Psychology -
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLDSkills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Problem-Solving
- MS Office
- Interpersonal Communication
- Recordkeeping
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Networking
- Excellent Communication
- Written Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Relationship Building
Timeline
STEM Program Coordinator
Gizmos & Gadgets Kids Lab
01.2014 - 09.2022
Bachelors of Psychology -
Queensland University of Technology
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