Experience

LION Charter School

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Dean Of Students

  • Aug 2021 - Present

• Biology/Living Environment Teacher

  • Jul 2019 - Present

• High School Science Teacher

  • Aug 2019 - Jun 2021



Melissa Powell @InspiredbyMel_

• Public Speaker

  • Jan 2015 - Present

  Speak at various churches and events focusing on biblical topics, women's empowerment, & self-worth Organize events to promote women's empowerment Speak at various churches and events focusing on biblical topics, women's empowerment, & self-worth Organize events to promote women's empowerment



Equality Charter High School

• SPED Living Environment & Earth Science Teacher

  • Aug 2016 - Jun 2019

  Differentiate instruction in order to accommodate different styles of learning, from daily activities to projectsUtilize a variety of teaching strategies to appeal to different learning stylesUse data with co-teacher to effectively plan for student's academic success Plan lessons with co teacher to utilize data and an inquiry based curriculum that is aligned to the common core Differentiate instruction in order to accommodate different styles of learning, from daily activities to projectsUtilize a variety of teaching strategies to appeal to different learning stylesUse data with co-teacher to effectively plan for student's academic success Plan lessons with co teacher to utilize data and an inquiry based curriculum that is aligned to the common core



Thomas C Giordano Middleschool 45

• STEM Instructor

  • Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  Co taught with students from Med school and the Educational Director for Bronx After school programsFacilitated lessons to actively engage middle school students in scientific thinking in the Billion Oysters Program (BOP) through the New York Academy of Sciences Incorporated the 5E Instructional Model of learning in lessons to engage students in science Taught engaging and interactive lessons to 1st through 8th graders to develop scientific inquiry including scientific vocabulary Built a positive relationship with each participant and fostered positive connections between themOversaw students on trips and ensured safety



College of Mount Saint Vincent

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Feb 2016 - May 2016

  Prepare and proctor examinations for undergraduate college freshman and sophmoresPresent subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures and discussionsCollaborate with Biology lab teacher to enhance lessons, provide feedback, and develop examinations Prepare and proctor examinations for undergraduate college freshman and sophmoresPresent subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures and discussionsCollaborate with Biology lab teacher to enhance lessons, provide feedback, and develop examinations



Charter High School of Law and Social Justice

• Assistant Teacher

  • 2015 - 2016



St. Raymond High School for Boys

• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Student Teacher

  • Sep 2015 - Dec 2015

  Assumed teacher's role to create lessons to teach freshmen in an ICT General Science class Planned and executed differentiated instruction for high-need students Assumed teacher's role to create lessons to teach freshmen in an ICT General Science class Planned and executed differentiated instruction for high-need students



Leake and Watts Services, Inc.

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Tutor

  • Jan 2015 - May 2015

  Clarified Living Environment concepts for a group setting of 3 high school students to prepare for the Living Environments RegentsProvided feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, and build confidence in students Clarified Living Environment concepts for a group setting of 3 high school students to prepare for the Living Environments RegentsProvided feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, and build confidence in students