Melanie Byck
Merrick
Summary
Highly-motivated creator with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills developed in education, community building and nonprofit work. Adept at working effectively and quickly mastering new opportunities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Digital Wellness Creator
Self Employed Web
Merrick
09.2021 - Current
- Grew personal social media presence across Instagram and TikTok by creating lifestyle and wellness content with X followers
- Developed, shot, and edited video and photo content that increased engagement to X views
- Created authentic content aligned with personal transformation and audience interests
- Built a loyal community through storytelling focused on personal health journey, tips, and confidence-building messaging
- Managed all aspects of content planning, analytics tracking, and audience growth strategy
Teacher Assistant – Winthrop Avenue School
Bellmore School District
Bellmore
09.2017 - 09.2020
- Provided teaching support and classroom assistance to two fourth grade classes in an inclusion setting.
- Reviewed IEPs for students with special needs, ensuring implementation of lesson modifications and accommodations.
- Facilitated content creation instructions for Writers Workshop model.
- Created comprehensive math curriculum integrating hands-on activities.
- Developed engaging social studies lessons based on Scott Foresman curriculum.
- Instructed science lessons utilizing Houghton Mifflin Science to promote critical thinking.
- Utilized SMART Board technology to present interactive lesson material.
- Participated in weekly team meetings to assess student progress and refine support strategies.
Student Teacher
Alice Brown Early Learning Center
Garden City
03.2016 - 05.2016
- Developed and implemented daily lesson plans and activities for a class of 19 preschool students, ages 3-4.
Student Teacher – Grade 3 Inclusion – Stratford Elementary School
Garden City School District
Garden City
01.2016 - 03.2016
- Administered Fountas and Pinnell benchmark assessments and measured student progress.
- Integrated Core Knowledge Learning Domains from EngageNY for math and literacy instruction; supplemented curriculum using GoMath! and Stars Reading Program.
- Worked with students in preparation for ELA and math assessments; administered and scored practice exams.
Teacher Assistant – Birch Elementary School
Merrick School District
Merrick
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Delivered individualized instruction for students with Autism
- Taught math and ELA lessons, integrating into mainstream classes.
- Utilized Applied Behavior Analysis principles to enhance skill development
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY05.2014
Skills
- Content creation
- Social media management
- Audience engagement
- Community building
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Creative problem solving
- Storytelling techniques
Volunteer Experience
- Nicole Schiffman Foundation, Event & Raffle Committee Chair, Wantagh, NY, 2007, Present
- Pink Promises, Event & Raffle Committee Chair, 2010, Present
- Robbie Levine, Forever 9, Event & Raffle Committee Chair, 2012, Present, 2017 Event Honoree (2012 – Present)
- Alex’s Run For A Reason, Event & Raffle Committee Chair, 2013, Present
- Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, Event & Raffle Committee Chair, 2016, Present
Timeline
Digital Wellness Creator
Self Employed Web
09.2021 - Current
Teacher Assistant – Winthrop Avenue School
Bellmore School District
09.2017 - 09.2020
Student Teacher
Alice Brown Early Learning Center
03.2016 - 05.2016
Student Teacher – Grade 3 Inclusion – Stratford Elementary School
Garden City School District
01.2016 - 03.2016
Teacher Assistant – Birch Elementary School
Merrick School District
06.2014 - 08.2014
Master of Arts - Education
Adelphi University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Adelphi University
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