Melissa Quitadamo
Newton,NC
Summary
Experienced professional writer and teacher, passionate about creating compelling content and driving engagement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Writer
Self-employeed
06.2019 - Current
- Designed, maintained and wrote content for websites (flight1aviation.com; macleodnc.com; dayspringtechnology.com)
- Optimized web content for SEO purposes and designed custom websites using HTML, CSS, and Javascript.
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks. Translated technical terminology and jargon into plain, clear language. Created content for websites and online publications.
- Designed and wrote monthly newsletters and other communications (at Lake Forest Church Westlake)
- Wrote and published two works of fiction (see publication history). Conducted thorough research on diverse topics, producing well-informed pieces that resonated with readers. Utilizing writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content. Edited manuscripts prior to publication, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistency throughout the text.
Adjunct Professor
Belmont Abbey College
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Taught Composition/Rhetoric and Literature courses, providing instruction to up to 90+ undergraduate students.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and essays to provide students with timely feedback and assess student comprehension..
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, asking open-ended questions and tracking student participation.
- Empowered students to take ownership of their education through independent research projects within specific areas of interest.
- Optimized assessment processes by designing rubrics that clearly communicated expectations for assignments.
Adjunct Professor
Wingate University
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Taught Composition and Research courses, providing instruction to up to 90+ undergraduate students.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and essays to provide students with timely feedback and assess student comprehension..
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, asking open-ended questions and tracking student participation.
- Empowered students to take ownership of their education through independent research projects within specific areas of interest.
- Optimized assessment processes by designing rubrics that clearly communicated expectations for assignments.
Teaching/Research Assistant
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Tutored college students in University Writing Center; taught Freshman Composition, Rhetoric and Research courses; assisted the department head with program research.
- Taught Composition/Rhetoric and Literature courses, providing instruction to up to 60+ undergraduate students.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and essays to provide students with timely feedback and assess student comprehension.
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis. Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace. Gathered research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
English Teacher
North Mecklenburg High School
11.2011 - 12.2014
- Taught English to both advanced and remedial students, providing instruction to up to 120+ high school students per year.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and essays to provide students with timely feedback and assess student comprehension.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, asking open-ended questions and tracking student participation.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by modeling respect, empathy, and active listening skills during all interactions with students.
- Assisted struggling students through targeted interventions, leading to increased academic success. Providing one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to remain current on educational trends.
- Served as an advisor for extracurricular clubs and the international baccalaureate projects. Served as a tennis coach for the girl's team.
- Mentored new teachers within the department, sharing best practices and offering guidance on effective teaching methods.
Education
MA in English (Writing) -
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC05.2017
BA in English (Literature) -
Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC12.2011
Skills
- Writing
- Research
- Creative Writing
- Editing
- Web design/ Web content
- Programming Languages (HTML and CSS)
- Creative-thinking
- Organization
- Communication
Accomplishments
- Sigma Tau Delta
- Magna Cum Laude
Publications
- Fiction, 03/2024, If Our Bones Could Talk, www.goodreads.com/author/show/20727566.MelissaQuitadamo
- Fiction, 09/2020, Jackson's Machine, Lumberloft Press. The Holes In Everything and Other Stories
- Master's Thesis, 06/2017, J. Murrey Atikins Library, James No. 764
- Non-Fiction, 01/2013, Grammar, the Gateway to Language Manipulation, Charlotte Teachers Institute
Timeline
Writer
Self-employeed
06.2019 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Belmont Abbey College
01.2019 - 06.2019
Adjunct Professor
Wingate University
08.2018 - 06.2019
Teaching/Research Assistant
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
08.2015 - 05.2017
English Teacher
North Mecklenburg High School
11.2011 - 12.2014
MA in English (Writing) -
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
BA in English (Literature) -
Queens University of Charlotte