Melissa M. Benbow has extensive experience in education, tutoring, and community outreach. She received a Bachelor's degree in English from Princeton University in 2013 and currently works as an instructor for TeenSHARP Delaware where she teaches communication skills and social sciences content to students of color. She also co-owns Awakened Kitchen, a health education social enterprise where she manages promotion, outreach, and finances. Additionally, she tutors students and teaches developmental reading and writing courses as an adjunct professor at Delaware Technical Community College.

1. Melissa M. Benbow
benbowmelissa@yahoo.com
806 N. West St. Apt 1F, Wilmington, DE 19801
EDUCATION
Princeton University, Princeton, NJ
Major: English, Certificate: African American Studies
June 2013
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TeenSHARP Delaware, DE
Instructor
November 2015—Present
 Effectively teach students of color techniques to enhance oral and written communication skills, as well as
social sciences content (education justice, social equality) to prepare them to attend rigorous universities.
Awakened Kitchen, DE
Co-owner
January 2015—Present
 Design and implement promotion, publicity, and outreach initiatives for health education social enterprise
 Manage finances and budget, and update business plan and profile
Delaware Technical Community College (DTCC) Stanton, DE
Educational Laboratory Specialist & Adjunct Professor
July 2014—Present
 Tutor average of 8-12 students daily to develop reading comprehension and writing skills at Writing Center
 Assist in the management of Writing Center, including development of resources and tracking data
 Instruct a semester (16 week) developmental reading and writing course.
 Meet with 3 students each week for individual tutoring lessons to enhance reading and writing skills
 Design individual lesson plans to fit student’s needs, and evaluate progress
AmeriCorps: Public Allies Delaware DE
Apprentice & Public Ally
September 2013—June 2014
 Apprenticeship: Gain professional experience by completing an apprenticeship with a Delaware non-profit.
Objectives for my apprenticeship (w/Delaware State Division for the Visually Impaired--DVI as
Communications and Outreach Associate):
o To create and execute a campaign to expand the reach of DVI to Delawareans by 10% by enhancing
content for social media, rebuilding the website, and increasing face to face communications.
o To write and format the Internal (staff) and External (public) Newsletter.
o To re-brand all print and promotional materials (e.g. brochures, pens, newsletters etc).
 Public Ally: Gained accelerated professional development for use in asset based community development and
community organizing by attending weekly training sessions.
o Improved intra- and inter- personal communication, and increased public speaking/networking skills
Wyzant.com Educational Tutoring Wilmington, DE
SAT & English Tutor
January 2014—September 2014
 Developed bi-weekly lesson plans and provide weekly lessons based on the student’s individual goals.
 Set objectives and track student progress using weekly evaluations such as quiz or written assignments.
Princeton University Preparatory Program Princeton, NJ
Teaching Assistant
June—August 2011
 Tutored and mentored 15+ high-achieving, low-income students from area public schools.
 Chaperoned student field trips and excursions.
Homebound Unlimited Tutoring, Wilmington, DE
Tutor
December 2015—April 2016

2.  Assisted instructors with classroom duties: behavioral, academic and organizational.
City of Rochester; The Mayor’s Office, Rochester, NY
Communications Bureau Paid Intern
June–July 2009; June–August 2010
 Compiled data on residents of the City of Rochester for broader communication of city happenings
 Prepared and published newsletters and briefings for the city to be posted online
 Carried out receptionist responsibilities e.g. for calls and assisting clients and filing data/reports
PAETEC Communications, Fairport, NY
Information Technology Paid Intern
July 2008–August 2008
 Organized data and e-mail, and filed work-stoppage computer issues
 Teamed with other members of the IT department to solve computer problems
 Made and took phone calls concerning technology concerns for PAETEC employees
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
AmeriCorps: Delaware Chapter, Volunteer, State-wide (DE) September 2013—June 2014
 Participated in local and national days of service to uplift self and community.
 Completed 1,700 hours of service overall at the end of AmeriCorps term.
Petey Greene Prisoner Assistance Program, Tutor Trenton, NJ October 2012—January 2013
 Assisted individuals in studying core courses (mathematics, reading, etc.) in preparation for the GED Exam.
Carl A. Fields Center, Undergraduate Fellow Princeton, NJ January 2010—June 2012
 Coordinated social events in order to foster community across diverse ethnic and social groups on campus.
YWCA ESL Program, Teaching Assistant, Princeton, NJ April 2010—May 2010
 Instructed adult ESL students on proper pronunciation and etymology
OTHER EMPLOYMENT
Macy’s Department Store, Pricing & Merchandising, Wilmington, DE July 2013-August 2013
Princeton University Student Agencies, Advertising, Princeton, NJ September 2011—June 2013
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Cashier, Princeton, NJ July 2012—September 2012
Princeton Firestone Library, Student Employee, Princeton, NJ October 2010–June 2011
Princeton Dining Services, Student Employee, Princeton, NJ September 2009–January 2010
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Delaware Division of the Visually Impaired, New Castle, DE
Certificate of Appreciation
May 2014
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Metropolitan Wilmington Urban League Arts Committee, Secretary, DE September 2015-Present