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ANNA MELIKYAN

Chemistry Teacher
Jersey City,USA

Summary

Passionate educator who brings 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 classroom. Leverages unconventional teaching methods to inspire and motivate students, ensuring dynamic and inclusive learning environment.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

AP Chemistry Tutor

Varsity Tutors
03.2025 - Current
  • 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.

Elementary Math Teacher

Russian School of Mathematics
04.2024 - Current
  • 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.

High School Chemistry Teacher

IB Berufliche Schulen
09.2010 - 08.2023
  • 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.

Science Lab Assistant

Department of Chemistry, Humboldt University of Berlin
02.2005 - 05.2007
  • Developed methods for the identification and determination of protein modifications
  • Supervised students in their practical work at analytical chemistry laboratory

Education

Master's degree - Chemistry

Humboldt University of Berlin
05.2005

Skills

  • Patience and empathy
  • Collaborative learning
  • Laboratory skills
  • Teaching strategies
  • Chemical safety
  • Online tutoring
  • Lab safety
  • Virtual learning system proficiency
  • Excellent communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Organizational skills
  • Student engagement
  • Lesson planning
  • Adaptability
  • Computer proficiency and Microsoft office

LANGUAGES

English Fluent
German Native
Russian Native
Armenian Native

Publications

"Phosphopeptide Screening Using Nanocrystalline Titanium Dioxide Films as Affinity Targets in MALDI Mass Spectrometry", Anal. Chem. May 2010

Timeline

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

Master's degree - Chemistry

Humboldt University of Berlin

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