Maureen G. Melanson

MHS Science Department

EDUCATION             Bridgewater State College, 1997-2001                                              Framingham State College, 2001-2006

                                    Bachelor of the Science in Biology                                                         Master in the Education of Biology

                                    Mass. Professional Licensure, 8-12 Biology (pending)

                                    University of New England

                                    Post Graduate Courses

Motivating Today’s Learner

Helping Students Become Self-Directed Learners

Integrating Internet into the K-12 Curriculum

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

8/2001-present                      Methuen High School, Methuen, MA

                                                Science Teacher

·          Experience teaching a variety of science classes: Advanced Placement Biology (6 yrs), Honors, College Prep and Basic Macrobiology for Sophomores (2 yrs), Honors, College Prep, and Basic Biology for Sophomores and Freshmen (7 yrs), and College Prep and Basic Physical Science for Freshmen (5 yrs)

·          Coordinating Teacher, Massachusetts Math and Science Initiative Grant

·          Implementing Instructor, MassBioEd BioTeach Grant (in cooperation with Boston University)

·          Lead Teacher, Methuen High School Science Department

·          Member and Coordinator, Advanced Placement Biology, Biology, Microbiology/Macrobiology, Physical Science, Curriculum Revision Teams, MCAS Biology Remediation (Summer 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2008)

·          Member, PIMS (MCAS analysis/school improvement planning) 2008

·          Science Fair Coordinator

·          Member; School Improvement Team, Scheduling Committee, Grading Committee

·          Varsity, Junior Varsity and Freshman, Girl’s Soccer Coach (2001-present)

9/2000-5/2001                        Bridgewater Raynham Regional High School, Bridgewater, MA

                                                Practicum (Spring Semester)

·          Experience with various levels of Biology for Sophomores

6/2002-8/2002                        Merrimack Valley Summer School Instructor, Methuen, MA

                                                Instructor Physical Science, Biology and Chemistry instructor

6/1999-9/1999                        Abbott Laboratories, MediSense Products, Bedford, MA

                                                Research and Development Intern

·          Performed research both independently and with teams of scientists

·          Performed various lab techniques ranging from biosensor formulation to performance testing

Additional Training              

·          Web design (www.methuen.k12.ma.us/mnmelan)

·          Smart Board

·          Microsoft Office

·          Advanced Placement Experienced Teacher Conference 2006

Hobbies:

   Soccer, photography, cooking, reading, crafts

Contact Me!

My School Email: mnmelanson@methuen.k12.ma.us

My Home Email: maureen_melanson@comcast.net