Melanie Leong
Naturalist at Environmental Nature Center- Claim this Profile
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Bio
Credentials
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Adult First Aid/CPR/AED
American Red CrossOct, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
US Lacrosse Level 1 Certification
US Lacrosse
Experience
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Environmental Nature Center
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Naturalist
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Jan 2023 - Present
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Revolution Prep
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Online Professional Tutor
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Aug 2019 - Present
• 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 • 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
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Bionerds
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Orange County, California Area
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Educator Associate
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Aug 2018 - May 2019
• 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 • 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
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Colorado State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Environmental Educator
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Aug 2017 - May 2018
• 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
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High School Science Mentor
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Jan 2018 - Apr 2018
• 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
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Havoc Lacrosse
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Fort Collins, Colorado Area
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U12 Coach
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Jan 2016 - May 2018
• 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 • 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
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Colorado State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Undergraduate Teaching Assistant- Biology of Organisms
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Aug 2015 - May 2017
• 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
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First Year Mentoring Program Peer Mentor
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May 2015 - Nov 2015
• 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
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Irvine Great Park Animal Hospital
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Irvine, CA
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Veterinary Assistant
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May 2013 - Jun 2015
• 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 • 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
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Education
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Colorado State University
Bachelor's degree, Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology -
Massey University