Melissa Martucci
Oceanside,CA
Summary
I am a veteran teacher with 11 years of experience teaching in the inner city of Los Angeles, California. I have developed a socioemotional and culturally relevant curriculum to serve a diverse range of students. My values are centered around equity and cultural relevance, and the idea that every learner can succeed provided the necessary tools and care from their educators. After accumulating experience as a high school chemistry teacher, grade level lead, and science department chair, my goals are to continue to learn and grow as a teacher, in a new city with a new group of students and co-workers.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Chemistry Teacher
Green Dot Public Schools, Animo Pat Brown Charter
08.2014 - 06.2025
- At Animo Pat Brown Charter High School, I developed a chemistry curriculum that aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards for 11th grade students. I worked with the South Los Angeles community of Florence Firestone and was involved with all stakeholders including parents, administrators, and counselors to ensure the success of each student in my classroom.
- Key Responsibilities
- Teach the General Chemistry and AP chemistry curriculum across a class of 11th and 12th grade students
- Use inquiry-based and project-based curriculums to engage students in content
- Monitor student progress against targets and implement recovery plans for those who need them
- Adjust plans to meet the needs of students with individualized education programs
- Educate students of possible majors and careers within the STEM field that they can pursue in post-secondary education
- Key Achievements
- 11th Grade Students at Animo Pat Brown out performed the CA State averages for the California Science Test (CAST) in 2023-2024
- 11th Grade Students at Animo Pat Brown out performed the LAUSD averages for the California Science Test (CAST) in 2021-2025
- Nominated by the district for Teacher of the Year in 2014 as a new hire teacher
Science Department Chair
Green Dot Public Schools
10.2019 - 01.2025
- Worked with administrators and science teachers to develop a vertical plan science plan for students at Animo Pat Brown that would encompass grades 9-12. I would monitor lesson plans of teachers in the department to ensure curriculum and NGSS standards were met, so that students would perform well on state science tests and also be ready for college-level material.
11th Grade Leadership
Green Dot Public Schools
09.2021 - 06.2023
- As an 11th grade lead, I helped develop an Advisory Curriculum to help students transition into the college application process and life beyond high school. Lessons were structured around writing resumes, personal insight questions (PIQs) for universities, life lessons, and personal discovery. My roles was to work with administration and facilitate meetings to guide the 11th grade team of teachers through a highly structured calendared year.
Education
Clear Credential Program - Education
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA06.2019
Masters In Teaching - Urban Teaching And Marginalized Subgroups
University of Southern California
Los Angeles05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of California Irvine
Irvine, CA06.2012
Skills
- Performance tracking
- Resource management
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Staff development
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Safety protocol implementation
- Parent-teacher collaboration
Hobbies & Interests
I am a cyclist who has had the opportunity to train with the U.S. National Track Sprinting Pool under the guidance of USA Cycling
Software
Microsoft office, Outlook, Excel, Google Sheets, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, Google Mail, Powerschool
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Italian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
11th Grade Leadership
Green Dot Public Schools
09.2021 - 06.2023
Science Department Chair
Green Dot Public Schools
10.2019 - 01.2025
High School Chemistry Teacher
Green Dot Public Schools, Animo Pat Brown Charter
08.2014 - 06.2025
Clear Credential Program - Education
University of San Diego
Masters In Teaching - Urban Teaching And Marginalized Subgroups
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of California Irvine