Melanie M.

Melanie M. currently serves as the Academic Process and Curriculum Review Coordinator at IES Abroad, a position held since April 2022, following a role as Academic Process Coordinator. Prior experience includes teaching third grade at Teach For America, where responsibilities included lesson preparation and participation in professional development focused on culturally responsive pedagogy. Melanie M. also worked at City Year Chicago as a Student Success Coach, utilizing trauma-informed and anti-racist education strategies. Additional roles include functioning as an English Language Assistant for France Éducation International and serving in various capacities at the University of Iowa, where efforts included photo coordination and enhancing student engagement in honors programming. Melanie M. holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, French, and Art History from the University of Iowa, complemented by experiences in photography and social media management.