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Melissa
- Rate $25
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$25/h
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- Help for reading
- Special needs - Autism
- Special needs - ADHD
- Special needs - ADD
- Special needs - Dyslexia
- Disability Support
Read With Me! Learn How To Read Faster And Retain More Information!
- Help for reading
- Special needs - Autism
- Special needs - ADHD
- Special needs - ADD
- Special needs - Dyslexia
- Disability Support
Lesson location
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at your home or a public place : will travel up to 10 mi. from Daytona Beach
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About Melissa
Dr. Melissa Williamson
Educational Background
• Des Moines University, B.S. in Medical Science
Born in Orlando, Florida, Melissa grew up on the Space Coast, enjoying the beach and Space Shuttle launches from NASA. Driven, Melissa graduated from medical school in 1996 and practiced as a podiatric surgeon in Illinois. Melissa completed an internship at the Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research in Dallas, Texas, which inspired her to become a personal trainer, exercise physiologist, yoga/Pilates and aerobics instructor, plus educator. Melissa is a certified Biology, Health, PE, ESE and Reading endorsed teacher. Recognized for her passion to teach and tutor, Melissa received the “Teacher of the Year” award for Brevard County (Area IV) and Titusville High School, plus the “Florida Health Teacher of the Year” award in 2005.
Melissa has instructed, conducted research, and served as an author/editor as a university professor both in the USA and South Korea, where she has taught several courses, including her favorite: Anatomy & Physiology. She has also taught Communication Disorders, English, German, Research Writing (graduate level course), Medical Terminology, Introduction to Health Care, Aerobics, and First Aid/Safety. At the secondary level, Melissa has taught a plethora of courses: Intro. to Health Care, Medical Terminology, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biology, Marine Biology, Chemistry, Integrated Science I-III, Health, PE, Career Research & Decision Making, Critical Thinking & Study Skills, Reading, English, Writing, Journalism, ACT/SAT prep, Physical Science, Life Science, and mathematics (Algebra I and II). As a tutor, she has helped students succeed in all of the aforementioned courses as well as College Prep, Economics, American Government, Speech/Public Speaking, Psychology, Sociology, Statistics, World History, and Life Management Skills.
Melissa has volunteered as an American Heart Association plus Red Cross CPR/FA/AED and babysitting instructor for many years. Melissa’s passion for writing is evident in her published works and editing projects for Reebok Instructor, textbook companies, doctors, collegiate researchers, and graduate students. An advocate for world peace, Melissa “goes green”, eats organic food, and thrives on physical and mental fitness: dance, running, swimming (in the ocean), kayaking, white water rafting, water and snow skiing, biking, boxing, weightlifting, “tramping” (trampoline workouts), tennis, Pilates, yoga, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Budokon, meditation, Reiki, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Body Talk, visualization, organic (raw) cooking, and gardening. She possesses the following certifications: FL Professional Educator: Biology, Health, PE, Reading; AHA BLS for Healthcare Workers; Red Cross CPR/FA/AED; Pilates/Yoga/Fitness Instructor; Life Coach; Master Personal Trainer; Herbs/Supplements; Stress Management; Reiki. “Be the change” is her mantra.
About the lesson
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- Sophomore
- +6
levels :
Elementary School
Middle School
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Advanced Technical Certificate
College / University
Adult Education
MBA
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Dr. Melissa Williamson
Educational Background
• Des Moines University, B.S. in Medical Science
Born in Orlando, Florida, Melissa grew up on the Space Coast, enjoying the beach and Space Shuttle launches from NASA. Driven, Melissa graduated from medical school in 1996 and practiced as a podiatric surgeon in Illinois. Melissa completed an internship at the Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research in Dallas, Texas, which inspired her to become a personal trainer, exercise physiologist, yoga/Pilates and aerobics instructor, plus educator. Melissa is a certified Biology, Health, PE, ESE and Reading endorsed teacher. Recognized for her passion to teach and tutor, Melissa received the “Teacher of the Year” award for Brevard County (Area IV) and Titusville High School, plus the “Florida Health Teacher of the Year” award in 2005.
Melissa has instructed, conducted research, and served as an author/editor as a university professor both in the USA and South Korea, where she has taught several courses, including her favorite: Anatomy & Physiology. She has also taught Communication Disorders, English, German, Research Writing (graduate level course), Medical Terminology, Introduction to Health Care, Aerobics, and First Aid/Safety. At the secondary level, Melissa has taught a plethora of courses: Intro. to Health Care, Medical Terminology, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biology, Marine Biology, Chemistry, Integrated Science I-III, Health, PE, Career Research & Decision Making, Critical Thinking & Study Skills, Reading, English, Writing, Journalism, ACT/SAT prep, Physical Science, Life Science, and mathematics (Algebra I and II). As a tutor, she has helped students succeed in all of the aforementioned courses as well as College Prep, Economics, American Government, Speech/Public Speaking, Psychology, Sociology, Statistics, World History, and Life Management Skills.
Melissa has volunteered as an American Heart Association plus Red Cross CPR/FA/AED and babysitting instructor for many years. Melissa’s passion for writing is evident in her published works and editing projects for Reebok Instructor, textbook companies, doctors, collegiate researchers, and graduate students. An advocate for world peace, Melissa “goes green”, eats organic food, and thrives on physical and mental fitness: dance, running, swimming (in the ocean), kayaking, white water rafting, water and snow skiing, biking, boxing, weightlifting, “tramping” (trampoline workouts), tennis, Pilates, yoga, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Budokon, meditation, Reiki, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Body Talk, visualization, organic (raw) cooking, and gardening. She possesses the following certifications: FL Professional Educator: Biology, Health, PE, Reading; AHA BLS for Healthcare Workers; Red Cross CPR/FA/AED; Pilates/Yoga/Fitness Instructor; Life Coach; Master Personal Trainer; Herbs/Supplements; Stress Management; Reiki. “Be the change” is her mantra.
Rates
Rate
- $25
Pack rates
- 5h: $24
- 10h: $23
Details
I will travel within 15 miles of my dwelling place for free. Any location over 15 miles will need to pay for travel. That can be negotiated and determined based on the number of days for tutoring and the number of students.
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