Melody Lee
Summary
Science educator with 16 years of experience in lesson planning, curriculum development, and hands-on learning. Develops assessments and lab experiments that integrate STEM concepts to strengthen student engagement and critical thinking.
Overview
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Science Teacher
Perris Union High School District
Perris, California
08.2010 - 06.2024
- Implemented hands-on experiments, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Designed lesson plans that improved student comprehension of scientific concepts through engaging activities.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary projects that integrated science with other subjects, enriching student learning.
- Introduced a marine biology course at school site, establishing it as a core offering.
- Developed the first full PLTW biomedical pathway in the district alongside the teaching team.
- Utilized Schoology and Canvas LMS for effective course management and to increase student engagement.
Science Teacher
Riverside Unified School District
Riverside, California
08.2008 - 06.2010
- Conducted laboratory experiments that enhanced understanding of scientific concepts.
- Developed a classroom environment fostering curiosity and critical thinking skills.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and projects to inform instructional strategies.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
University of California, Irvine
IrvineBachelor of Science - Biological Science
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CASkills
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Learning Management Systems
- Assessment strategies
- STEM integration
- Laboratory management
- Scientific methodology
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Project collaboration
Certification
- Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential - ELA, Biological Sciences, Chemistry
Courses Taught
- Chemistry
- Marine Biology
- Honors PLTW Medical Interventions
- Biology
- Physical Sciences
- Life Sciences
- Freshman Foundations
Timeline
Science Teacher
Perris Union High School District
08.2010 - 06.2024
Science Teacher
Riverside Unified School District
08.2008 - 06.2010
Master of Arts - Education
University of California, Irvine
Bachelor of Science - Biological Science
University of California, Irvine