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Melanie Wasurick

@melaniewasurick

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Educator and curriculum specialist at YOLA who created curriculum reviews and mentored teachers across EFL programs.

United States

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After 7 years working as a teacher in Vietnam, I am ready to expand my impact in education. I am eager to take on new roles in the field of education and am flexible in my areas of strength. I have experience in curriuclum development and design, student mentoring, and program and project management.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

ESL Teacher and Teacher Trainer

YOLA

Jan 2024 - Jan 2026 (2 years)

Planned and taught Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary, and Adult EFL classes. Mentored and trained teachers, created curriculum reviews, and hosted educational events.

Lesson Planning EFL Teaching Curriculum Development Teacher Training Mentorship LMS Event Management

Primary Teacher and Head of House

US Vietnam Talent International School

Jan 2022 - Jan 2024 (2 years)

Planned and taught Primary English, Math, and Science, and managed online classes. Co-founded the House System, organized school events, and created curriculum for extracurricular clubs.

Lesson Planning Primary Education Curriculum Development Event Organization Project Management Cambridge Exam Preparation

Primary Teacher

EMG Education

Jan 2019 - Jan 2021 (2 years)

Planned and taught Primary English, Math, and Science at various public schools across Ho Chi Minh City. Created assessments, worksheets, and digital resources.

Lesson Planning Primary Education Assessment Design Worksheet Creation Digital Resources

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Liverpool John Moores University

MA in Education, Education

2024 -

Pursuing an MA in Education with research focuses on culturally responsive teaching, experiential learning, inclusive education, educational marketing, and educational philosophies. Thesis examines representations of experiential learning in Vietnamese private English language centers on YouTube.

University of Hawaii at Manoa

BA, History and Asian Studies

2016 - 2019

Grade: cum laude

Activities and societies: Exchange program at University of the Philippines Diliman (Fall 2018)

Earned a BA in History and Asian Studies cum laude, with research focuses on modern Chinese history, Southeast Asian revolutionary history, and East Asian film and literature. Participated in an exchange program at the University of the Philippines Diliman in Fall 2018.