ABOUT THE DIRECTOR

Melissa began tutoring over fifteen years ago.  This is her seventh year with Expanding Abilities Tutoring where she works as a full time tutor.  Melissa is a natural teacher and teaching is what she loves to do.  She also relates well with young people having spent time as a camp counselor, recreation leader, driver’s education teacher, and gymnastics instructor.

Melissa earned her Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology from UCLA.  Her course work included Calculus, Physics, and two years of Chemistry.  She also had plenty of biology classes, which were her favorite.  Upon completion of her degree, Melissa participated in an internship at the SEA Laboratory in Redondo Beach where marine biology was taught to inner-city youth.  She was then promoted to Assistant Facilities Manager and also worked for Expanding Abilities Tutoring part-time.  She has now dedicated the majority of her time to working with Expanding Abilities students and tutors to promote
learning and provide service to individuals throughout the Los Angeles Area. She is also a Faculty Math Tutor at Marymount College in Rancho Palos Verdes.

Melissa grew up in the South Bay of Los Angeles and is an alumna of Bishop Montgomery High School in Torrance.  In High School, Melissa took a full course load every year including honors classes.  Overall, she completed 5 years of math and 4 years of science.  Through a lot of hard work, she maintained a 4.0 average, graduated Summa Cum Laud, and went directly to UCLA.

Melissa is a dedicated student of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in which she has earned a brown belt and has participated in many competitions.  She enjoys reading, traveling, walking her dogs at the beach, and spending time with her family.