Abigail Melton
Orange,CA
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Peer Tutor
Center for Excellence in Writing & Communication
Irvine, CA
09.2023 - Current
- Ran over 200 tutoring sessions, where I get to know the student, provide feedback for their concerns, and help brainstorm their next steps
- Collaborating with students of different backgrounds and needs on all forms of written work they may bring
- Improving skills as a tutor through tri-quarterly pro-dev meetings
- Creating handouts as a member of the Resource Development Project Team that teach writing and tutoring strategies
Journal to Wellness Coordinator
UC Irvine
Irvine, CA
11.2023 - Current
- Designing presentations with journaling prompts and mindfulness techniques alongside other coordinators
- Presenting 2-4 times across each quarter as a means of promoting mental health and wellness to the student body
- Coordinating and corresponding with staff members of both the CEWC and SWHP to ensure each presentation follows a unique, yet relevant theme
- Researching paths to wellness (self-care, goal setting, etc.) so presented information is grounded in evidence
Education
B.A. - English For Future Teachers
UC Irvine
Irvine, CA06.2025
Education Minor -
UC Irvine
Irvine, CA06-2025
Creative Writing Minor -
UC Irvine
Irvine, CA06-2025
A.A. - Liberal Arts - Multiple Subjects
Gavilan College
Gilroy, CA05.2021
Skills
- Tutoring Methodologies
- Interpersonal Communication
- Communication with ESL students
- Proficient in Google Suite
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Proficient in Canva
- Prose Writing
- Poetry Writing
- Essay Writing
Certification
Certificate of Clearance
Publications
- Birdiezine's October - December Issues
- Live Poet's Society: My World Anthology
- Eber & Wein Publishing: Turning the Corner: New Horizons Anthology
- Appelley Publishing: 2021 Rising Stars Collection
Leadership Positions
Media Manager & Vice President, 01/2022 - 06/2023
Magic & More at UCI
- Ran workshops teaching magic-related techniques to a wide array of peers
- Managed club's social media and used Canva to create promotion posts for workshops, meetings, & performances
Timeline
Journal to Wellness Coordinator
UC Irvine
11.2023 - Current
Peer Tutor
Center for Excellence in Writing & Communication
09.2023 - Current
B.A. - English For Future Teachers
UC Irvine
Education Minor -
UC Irvine
Creative Writing Minor -
UC Irvine
A.A. - Liberal Arts - Multiple Subjects
Gavilan College