MELISSA A.

CHECCO
(845) 558-0715
melissa.checco@gmail.com
8201 Henry Avenue Apt P 20
Philadelphia, PA 19128

​EDUCATION
MsEd Secondary Mathematics Education
Gwynedd Mercy University, Gwynedd Valley, PA GPA: 4.0,
Honors B.A. Mathematical Sciences 2015
University of Delaware, Newark, DE GPA: 3.458,
Honors Study Abroad: Italy Winter 2014

EXPERIENCE
Dolphin Enrichment Specialist​, National Aquarium, Baltimore, MD ​March​ ​2020-present
- Designs and facilitates cognitive development activities with dolphins weekly
- Keeps records of activities and dolphin response to activities
- Creates and repairs enrichment tools and toys
- Maintains clean dolphin enrichment area

Secondary Mathematics Teacher​, William Penn School District, Lansdowne, PA August 2019-present
- Designs and implements standard-aligned curriculum for Honors Geometry, Accelerated Geometry, and 
Accelerated Algebra 2 classes with varied accommodations 
- Conducts research in the classroom on the effects of project-based learning and alternative assessment in 
partnership with Gwynedd Mercy University’s Master of Science in Education program 

Secondary Mathematics Teacher​, ASPIRA Inc. of PA, Philadelphia, PA August 2017-August

2019
- Developed and conducted standard-aligned lesson plans for general education Algebra and Foundations, 
adapted Algebra 2, and adapted Geometry level curricula in classes with multi-faceted abilities and learning 
styles 
- Tested and interviewed a specified caseload of special education students to draft and implement Individualized 
Education Plans (IEPs) 
- Trained and choreographed routines for the competitive cheerleading program as Assistant Cheerleading Coach  
- Choreographed dance numbers for the school's spring musical production as Dance Director

Vision Therapist​, True Vision, Conshohocken, PA March 2017-October

2017
- Designed and executed lesson plans for patients faced with Convergence Insufficiency/Excess and
Post-Concussion Syndrome
- Executed appropriate step-by-step Base In, Base Out, Accommodative, and Processing exercises with patients
one-on-one
- Tailored lessons to track and record individual patient progress and improvement in preparation for
re-evaluation
- Optimized communication between organization goals and patient’s parent or guardian

Assistant Manager of Stock and Operations​, Forever 21, Montgomeryville, PA January 2017-August 2017
- Independently restructured and merchandised assigned shop layouts and corresponding product within store 
- Collaborated with visual team to execute large corporate floor sets and changes 
- Maintained visual appeal of all walls, displays, and fixtures to reach optimal aesthetic and maximize sales 
 - Offered personalized styling, navigational, and general support to customers in person and over the phone 
- Trained new associates in the areas of cleaning, register, and customer relations tasks 
- Began as a Visual Associate, worked my way up to listed role

Assistant Buyer​, Burlington Stores LLC, Burlington, NJ September 2015-December 2016

- In charge of writing/adjusting orders and addressing shipment errors
- Facilitated vendor communication throughout the entirety of product lifecycle
- Analyzed reports and competition inventory to help drive assortment strategies
- Partnered with vendors to design and develop original product for private label brands
- Independently drove assortment and sales in two focus classes of merchandise