Melissa Ann Upton
Fort Myers
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at St. Andrews Catholic School, focusing on curriculum development and educational technology.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESOL Teacher
Adult Education, School District of Lee County
09.2015 - Current
Robotics Teacher (K-8)
St. Andrews Catholic School
08.2025 - 08.2025
- Developed and implemented robotics curricula for diverse student skill levels.
- Guided students in designing and programming robotic systems to enhance technical skills.
- Organized competitions to foster teamwork and problem-solving abilities among participants.
- Mentored students in critical thinking and engineering concepts through hands-on projects.
- Utilized industry-standard software for robotics design, enhancing project quality.
- Evaluated student progress with assessments and feedback sessions to track development.
- Collaborated with faculty to integrate technology across disciplines, enriching educational experience.
Science and Technology Teacher
Mariner Middle School
10.2012 - 06.2025
Science Teacher
Immokalee Middle School
08.2011 - 06.2012
Teacher
Bonita Springs Prep and Fitness Academy
08.2010 - 06.2011
Solar Consultant
FAFCO Solar Energy
Cape Coral
10.2009 - 06.2010
Manager/Educator
Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation
Sanibel Island
01.2000 - 05.2009
Public Involvement Specialist
Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program
12.1996 - 12.1999
Public Affairs Assistant
Massachusetts and Cape Cod Bays National Estuary Program
06.1996 - 12.1996
Coastal Zone Management
Executive Office of Environmental Affairs
Boston
06.1996 - 12.1996
Teaching Assistant/Research Assistant
University of Massachusetts
01.1995 - 06.1996
Information and Education Specialist
Division of Fish and Wildlife
06.1992 - 01.1995
Department of Lands and Natural Resources
Saipan
06.1992 - 01.1995
Pacific Island Network Extension Agent
University of Hawaii Sea Grant
Honolulu
06.1992 - 01.1995
Technical Trainer
U.S. Peace Corps
02.1992 - 05.1992
Marine Fisheries Extension Agent
U.S. Peace Corps
Malate, Manila
09.1991 - 01.1992
Editor/Writer
Center for Marine Conservation (now The Ocean Conservancy)
Washington
04.1991 - 09.1991
Intern
U.S. Agency for International Development
04.1991 - 06.1991
Research Assistant
Central Research Institute for Fisheries
Jakarta
09.1989 - 01.1991
Research Assistant
Coastal Resources Center
Kingston
09.1989 - 01.1991
Marine Fisheries Extension Agent
Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
03.1987 - 06.1989
- Province of Sorsogon
Education
170-hour Online TEFL Certification Course -
International TEFL Academy
Chicago, IL07.2022
Teacher Immersion Program -
College of Education, Florida Gulf Coast University
06.2011
Ph.D. student - Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation
University of Massachusetts
06.1996
Master of Arts - Geography and Marine Affairs
University of Rhode Island
01.1991
Bachelor of Arts - Human Ecology/Anthropology
Connecticut College
01.1986
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Language instruction
- Assessment design
- Classroom management
- Educational technology
- Learning strategies
Certification
- TQUK Level 5 Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (RQF)
- State of Florida Professional Educator Certificates in Business Education K-12, General Science 5-9, and Elementary Education K-6 - Taught Coding Fundamentals, Digital Discoveries, Computer Applications in Business, Robotics, 7th and 8th Grade General Science, 3D Printing
- Microsoft Office Specialist Word/ICT Digital Certifications in Database Essentials, Computing, Programming and Logic, Cybersecurity, Communications, Web Design, Gaming, Multimedia, Word Processing
Timeline
Robotics Teacher (K-8)
St. Andrews Catholic School
08.2025 - 08.2025
ESOL Teacher
Adult Education, School District of Lee County
09.2015 - Current
Science and Technology Teacher
Mariner Middle School
10.2012 - 06.2025
Science Teacher
Immokalee Middle School
08.2011 - 06.2012
Teacher
Bonita Springs Prep and Fitness Academy
08.2010 - 06.2011
Solar Consultant
FAFCO Solar Energy
10.2009 - 06.2010
Manager/Educator
Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation
01.2000 - 05.2009
Public Involvement Specialist
Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program
12.1996 - 12.1999
Public Affairs Assistant
Massachusetts and Cape Cod Bays National Estuary Program
06.1996 - 12.1996
Coastal Zone Management
Executive Office of Environmental Affairs
06.1996 - 12.1996
Teaching Assistant/Research Assistant
University of Massachusetts
01.1995 - 06.1996
Information and Education Specialist
Division of Fish and Wildlife
06.1992 - 01.1995
Department of Lands and Natural Resources
06.1992 - 01.1995
Pacific Island Network Extension Agent
University of Hawaii Sea Grant
06.1992 - 01.1995
Technical Trainer
U.S. Peace Corps
02.1992 - 05.1992
Marine Fisheries Extension Agent
U.S. Peace Corps
09.1991 - 01.1992
Editor/Writer
Center for Marine Conservation (now The Ocean Conservancy)
04.1991 - 09.1991
Intern
U.S. Agency for International Development
04.1991 - 06.1991
Research Assistant
Central Research Institute for Fisheries
09.1989 - 01.1991
Research Assistant
Coastal Resources Center
09.1989 - 01.1991
Marine Fisheries Extension Agent
Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
03.1987 - 06.1989
170-hour Online TEFL Certification Course -
International TEFL Academy
Teacher Immersion Program -
College of Education, Florida Gulf Coast University
Ph.D. student - Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation
University of Massachusetts
Master of Arts - Geography and Marine Affairs
University of Rhode Island
Bachelor of Arts - Human Ecology/Anthropology
Connecticut College
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