Once a teacher, always a teacher.
Before pursuing her doctoral degree, Melanie taught K-2 science, first grade in an integrated co-teaching (ICT) classroom, and multilingual learners as a literacy interventionist. In leadership roles, Melanie was an IEP coordinator, elementary school assistant principal, and director of a center-based early childhood program that served children ages 2-5.
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Instructor on Record: Undergraduate
Courses in Preparation: Undergraduate
Intro to Public Policy: Northwestern University, scheduled for 2024
Teaching Assistant: Undergraduate
Field Methods: Northwestern University, 2023
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Teaching Assistant: Graduate
Youth, Media, & Health: Northwestern University, 2022
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Certifications
New York State School Building Leader, N-12
New York State Early Childhood Education, Grades 1-6
Mentorship
As a mentor, Melanie has worked with the incredible Northwestern undergraduates: Alaina Parr, Alison Clarke, Anna Chen, Cara Chang, Caroline Labow, Gracie Schecter, Hana-Lei Ji, Kaylie Yim, Olivier Elkan, Roma Hashemi, Spencer Cook, and Sydney Rubin!