Zachary Melisi

After School Teacher at Belmont Day School
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(386) 825-5501
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Natick, Massachusetts, United States, US

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Credentials

  • Permaculture Design
    Colby-Sawyer College
    May, 2014
    - Oct, 2024
  • Archery Instructor - Level 1
    USA Archery
    Jun, 2018
    - Oct, 2024
  • Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
    American Red Cross
    Feb, 2019
    - Oct, 2024
  • Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid - CPR AED
    American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
    Mar, 2017
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • After School Teacher
      • Mar 2021 - Present

      Part-time after school programming for students in fourth grade. - Assisted students with school work in various class subjects - Promoted healthy diversity of activities - Performed additional necessary tasks including snack preparation, counselor leadership, basic first aid, and coordination with other after school groups - Maintained compliance with state COVID-19 guidelines Part-time after school programming for students in fourth grade. - Assisted students with school work in various class subjects - Promoted healthy diversity of activities - Performed additional necessary tasks including snack preparation, counselor leadership, basic first aid, and coordination with other after school groups - Maintained compliance with state COVID-19 guidelines

    • Educator
      • Jul 2020 - Mar 2021
    • Distance Learning Teacher
      • Sep 2020 - Nov 2020

      Distance learning full-time education position. Supplemented public school material and managed at-home learning of public school subjects. Developed curricula and schedules for learning. Led activities and enrichment projects in subject matter Distance learning full-time education position. Supplemented public school material and managed at-home learning of public school subjects. Developed curricula and schedules for learning. Led activities and enrichment projects in subject matter

    • United States
    • Professional Training and Coaching
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Americorps Member
      • Aug 2019 - Jul 2020

      An 11-month full-time AmeriCorps service as an Urban Agriculture Coordinator for the Natick Community Organic Farm. Position included farm work and education, development of resources for the organization, supervisor and administrative tasks, project management, and professional development opportunities working with a variety of groups within the organizations and in the local community. An 11-month full-time AmeriCorps service as an Urban Agriculture Coordinator for the Natick Community Organic Farm. Position included farm work and education, development of resources for the organization, supervisor and administrative tasks, project management, and professional development opportunities working with a variety of groups within the organizations and in the local community.

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Unit Leader / Teacher Naturalist
      • Jun 2019 - Feb 2020

      A seasonal, full-time work experience managing summer camp counselor groups for campers aged between 5 and 10 years at Drumlin Farm Summer Day Camp, a nature-focused summer camp through Mass Audubon. - Supervised new and returning summer camp counselors - Supervised CITs (Counselors in Training) aged between 14 and 16 years - Provided education in farm workings (Livestock and garden), ecological interactions, various local habitats, species identification, etc. - Performed additional necessary tasks including snack preparation, counselor leadership, basic first aid, and coordination with other groups in camp site area Show less

    • Field Teacher/Naturalist
      • Aug 2018 - Jun 2019

      A residential, full-time work experience educating overnight school field trip groups of students aged mostly between 10 and 14 years at the W. Alton Jones Nature Center, a satellite organization and campus of the university of Rhode Island. - Provided and developed education in ecology, natural history, stewardship, species identification, etc. - Ran group-building and challenge course lessons - Performed additional necessary tasks including paperwork, leading meals, basic first aid, materials development, site maintenance and upkeep, etc. Show less

    • Satellite Camp Coordinator / Teacher Naturalist
      • Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

      A seasonal, full-time work experience coordinating camp operations for camp groups aged between 6 and 10 years at Assabet River Wildlife Refuge, a satellite camp of Mass Audubon's Drumlin Farm.- Provided instruction in archery and other adventure sports, including canoeing and fishing- Provided education in ecology, natural history, stewardship, species identification, etc.- Performed additional necessary tasks including paperwork, counselor leadership, basic first aid, and coordination with the site managers and Drumlin Farm staff Show less

    • Teacher Naturalist
      • Feb 2018 - May 2018

      A part-time work experience leading school groups (K-4th) in educational experiences at Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary, a sanctuary for Mass Audubon.- Supervised students and chaperones on tours of Drumlin Farm- Relayed age-relevant information in the form of lesson curricula designed to STEM guidelines- Engaged with groups in critical thinking, observation, and good stewardship in the natural world

    • Teacher Naturalist
      • Sep 2017 - May 2018

      A part-time work experience leading school groups (K-4th) in educational experiences at Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, a sanctuary for Mass Audubon.- Supervised students and chaperones on tours of Broadmoor- Relayed age-relevant information in the form of lesson curricula designed to STEM guidelines- Engaged with groups in critical thinking, observation, and good stewardship in the natural world

    • 4-H Instructor / Teacher Naturalist
      • Aug 2017 - May 2018

      A part-time work experience leading a local group of 4-H members (3rd-4th) in educational experiences at Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary, a sanctuary for Mass Audubon.- Supervised interactive educational experiences for kids and parents, including tours, crafts, and cooking- Relayed age-relevant information in the form of simple, themed curriculum days- Engaged with groups in critical thinking, observation, and good stewardship in the natural world

    • Teacher Naturalist/ Camp Counselor
      • Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

      A seasonal, full-time work experience caring for and educating campers aged between 5 and 7 years at Drumlin Farm Summer Day Camp, a nature-focused summer camp through MassAudubon.- Supervised CITs (Counselors in Training) aged between 14 and 16 years- Provided education in farm workings (Livestock and garden), ecological interactions, various local habitats, species identification, etc.- Performed additional necessary tasks including snack preparation, counselor leadership, basic first aid, and coordination with other groups in camp site area Show less

    • Environmental Educator / Preschool Intern
      • Nov 2017 - Jun 2018

      A part-time work experience leading various educational programs for the Natick Community Organic Farm, including after-school, home school, and visitor programs. A paid internship assisting with the Forest Gnomes preschool group (Age 3-5). - Supervised students and chaperones on tours of Natick Community Organic Farm - Relayed age-relevant information in line with the theme of the program/day - Engaged with groups in chores and farm projects, critical thinking, observation, and good stewardship practices Show less

    • United States
    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Part-Time Sales
      • Dec 2017 - May 2018

      Part-time retail employee, trained in order processing and general sale activities (Register, store maintenance, truck processing, etc.) Part-time retail employee, trained in order processing and general sale activities (Register, store maintenance, truck processing, etc.)

    • Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Teacher Naturalist
      • Aug 2017 - Nov 2017

      A part-time work experience leading school groups (K-4th) in educational experiences at Garden in the Woods, a facility of the New England Wildflower Society. - Supervised students and chaperones on tours of Garden in the Woods - Relayed age-relevant information in the form of lesson curricula designed to STEM guidelines - Engaged with groups in critical thinking, observation, and good stewardship in the natural world A part-time work experience leading school groups (K-4th) in educational experiences at Garden in the Woods, a facility of the New England Wildflower Society. - Supervised students and chaperones on tours of Garden in the Woods - Relayed age-relevant information in the form of lesson curricula designed to STEM guidelines - Engaged with groups in critical thinking, observation, and good stewardship in the natural world

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Intern - Zero-Sort Ambassador
      • Jan 2017 - May 2017

      An internship experience expanding on a programming focus from the Eco-Rep program, focusing on recycling elements (Signage, receptacle location, awareness, etc.)- Performed a Recycling Signage Audit of the Colby-Sawyer campus- Provided suggestions for maintenance/extension of recycling signage and receptacle placement- Managed other internship/work study individuals in the Sustainability Department- Provided consultation for the ReChargers landfill diversion program for Spring 2017 Show less

    • Public Outreach Eco Representative (Eco Rep)
      • Jan 2014 - May 2017

      A work-study experience during the school year through the Sustainability Department at Colby-Sawyer College focusing on student and community programming regarding environmental and sustainable initiatives on campus.- Designed and implemented public outreach programs and materials- Coordinated with a team of other Eco-Rep work-study members to increase community/student involvement with sustainability initiatives on campus- Engaged in maintenance activities related to recycling on campus Show less

    • Student - Community-Based Research Project
      • Sep 2015 - May 2016

      A class experience for Environmental Science/Environmental Studies undergraduates through the Environmental Studies Department at Colby-Sawyer College. Students engage in a year-long group project to produce a professional final product. This group created a Landscape Management Plan for Colby-Sawyer College.- Participated in research, design, development, etc. of a comprehensive Landscape Management Plan for Colby-Sawyer College- Performed community research through surveys, observations, programming, etc.- Acted as a Unit Leader (Facilitated specific activities in a semi-randomized group)- Wrote, edited, and cited text for final documents Show less

    • Substitute Camp Counselor
      • May 2016 - Aug 2016

      A seasonal, full-time work experience caring for and educating campers aged between 5 and 12 years at Drumlin Farm Summer Day Camp, a nature-focused summer camp through MassAudubon. - Facilitated pre-camp process through various tasks (Filing office materials, sorting, organizing, etc,) - Created, managed, and implemented signage - Acted as a substitute for out-of-commission counselors - Supervised CITs (Counselors in Training) aged between 14 and 16 years A seasonal, full-time work experience caring for and educating campers aged between 5 and 12 years at Drumlin Farm Summer Day Camp, a nature-focused summer camp through MassAudubon. - Facilitated pre-camp process through various tasks (Filing office materials, sorting, organizing, etc,) - Created, managed, and implemented signage - Acted as a substitute for out-of-commission counselors - Supervised CITs (Counselors in Training) aged between 14 and 16 years

    • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
    • Civic and Social Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Intern/Conference Member - One Month Climate Compliance Conference
      • Jul 2016 - Jul 2016

      A one-month volunteering program at Richmond Vale Academy on the island of St. Vincent that was also a summer internship for Colby-Sawyer College. - Facilitated, observed, and participated in climate compliance goals for Richmond Vale Academy and St. Vincent - Developed educational and action-based outreach programming for local communities - Developed and managed promotion of programming and the organization A one-month volunteering program at Richmond Vale Academy on the island of St. Vincent that was also a summer internship for Colby-Sawyer College. - Facilitated, observed, and participated in climate compliance goals for Richmond Vale Academy and St. Vincent - Developed educational and action-based outreach programming for local communities - Developed and managed promotion of programming and the organization

    • Teacher Naturalist/ After Camp Counselor
      • Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

      A seasonal, full-time work experience caring for and educating campers aged between 5 and 12 years at Drumlin Farm Summer Day Camp, a nature-focused summer camp through MassAudubon. - Provided education in farm workings (Livestock and garden), ecological interactions, various local habitats, species identification, etc. - Performed additional necessary tasks including snack preparation, counselor leadership, basic first aid, and coordination with other groups in camp site area - Acted as a substitute for out-of-commission counselors - Supervised CITs (Counselors in Training) aged between 14 and 16 years Show less

    • United States
    • Retail
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Certified Framing Expert (Silver)
      • May 2014 - Aug 2014

      Custom Framing department employee, trained in Michael's-specific software and framing practices. - Worked directly with customers to design/order custom frame that highlights and protects the customer’s artwork and achieves superior aesthetic value - Designed, ordered, and assembled frame elements (Including glass cutting) - Other aspects included phone call interactions, inventory, and general store tasks such as restocking, cashiering, and cleanup Custom Framing department employee, trained in Michael's-specific software and framing practices. - Worked directly with customers to design/order custom frame that highlights and protects the customer’s artwork and achieves superior aesthetic value - Designed, ordered, and assembled frame elements (Including glass cutting) - Other aspects included phone call interactions, inventory, and general store tasks such as restocking, cashiering, and cleanup

    • United States
    • Farming
    • Daily Work Crew Member
      • Jun 2013 - Sep 2013

      A part-time field hand position doing crop work and odd jobs on a commercial farm. - Managed general maintenance including mowing, processing product, stand setup - Drove vehicles including tractor and pickup truck as part of various duties A part-time field hand position doing crop work and odd jobs on a commercial farm. - Managed general maintenance including mowing, processing product, stand setup - Drove vehicles including tractor and pickup truck as part of various duties

Education

  • Colby-Sawyer College
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Environmental Science
    2013 - 2017

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