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Melissa has served primarily as a middle school science teacher for the past ten years in both public charter schools and an independent school. She has a great passion for outdoor and environmental education, as well as social and emotional learning. In her spare time she is a fitness and nutrition enthusiast. Please see her philosophy of science education for more information regarding her style of pedagogy.

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Melissa’s Qualifications
Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: Smith College - Bachelor in Arts, Geology

Graduate Degree: University of Massachusetts Amherst - Masters in Education, Earth Science Teacher Education

Hobbies

Fitness and nutrition enthusiast

Tutoring Subjects
Academic Coaching
Earth Science
Ecology
Elementary School Science
Environmental Science
Life Sciences
Middle School Science
Other
Science
Study Skills
Study Skills and Organization