Hi, I’m
ANNA MELIKYAN
Chemistry Teacher
Jersey City,USA
Summary
Passionate educator who brings a unique and engaging approach to teaching chemistry. Expert at designing interactive and visually stimulating lessons that make complex scientific concepts accessible and exciting for students. Encourages critical thinking and fosters love for inquiry and exploration in the classroom. Leverages unconventional teaching methods to inspire and motivate students, ensuring a dynamic and inclusive learning environment.
Work History
ESS
Substitute Teacher, K-12
11.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Varsity Tutors
AP Chemistry Tutor
03.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Enhanced student comprehension by simplifying complex chemistry concepts and breaking them down into easily digestible parts.
- Encouraged critical thinking in students through challenging questions that prompted deeper analysis of chemical concepts.
- Increased student retention of complex topics through the use of visual aids and hands-on experiments.
- Fostered a positive atmosphere conducive to productive learning by consistently displaying enthusiasm about the subject matter at hand.
Russian School of Mathematics
Elementary Math Teacher
04.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Created engaging, hands-on activities to reinforce math concepts in a fun, interactive way.
- Incorporated manipulatives into lessons for visual learners.
- Established a classroom culture of respect, collaboration, and problem solving.
IB Berufliche Schulen
High School Chemistry Teacher
09.2010 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Taught 11th, 12th and 13th grade chemistry and served as a homeroom teacher
- Attended workshops and classes to further my professional skills
- Managed and supervised chemistry collection storage in the laboratory
- Assessed students’ understanding of material through formative assessments, such as quizzes and projects.
Department of Chemistry, Humboldt University of Berlin
Science Lab Assistant
02.2005 - 05.2007
Job overview
- Developed methods for the identification and determination of protein modifications
- Supervised students in their practical work at analytical chemistry laboratory
Overview
20
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Education
Humboldt University of BerlinBerlin
Master's degree from Chemistry
05.2005
University Overview
GPA: 3.4
Skills
- Student engagement
- Multi-subject instruction
- Mathematics proficiency
- Teaching methodologies
- Behavior management
- Analytical skills
- Classroom organization
Certification
- NJ DOE Certified Substitute Teacher, ESS: 10/16/25 - 10/15/30
LANGUAGES
English Fluent
German Native
Russian Native
Armenian Native
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
ESS
11.2025 - Current
AP Chemistry Tutor
Varsity Tutors
03.2025 - Current
Elementary Math Teacher
Russian School of Mathematics
04.2024 - Current
High School Chemistry Teacher
IB Berufliche Schulen
09.2010 - 08.2023
Science Lab Assistant
Department of Chemistry, Humboldt University of Berlin
02.2005 - 05.2007
Humboldt University of Berlin
Master's degree from Chemistry
Publications
"Phosphopeptide Screening Using Nanocrystalline Titanium Dioxide Films as Affinity Targets in MALDI Mass Spectrometry", Anal. Chem. May 2010