Resume for an experienced international educator, former photojournalist and hopeful entrepreneur who makes things happen.

1. 5510 Sepulveda Blvd #212, Sherman Oaks, California 91411
tel 818.877.6260 email jansson.melissa@gmail.com
MELISSA JANSSON
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
● Facilitated a relationship between a small, private school in Beijing, China to the U.S. Embassy with the
goal of assisting students wishing to study in the United States.
● Leveraged my professional network to create an opportunity for students in Bogota, Colombia to work
with a newspaper editorial professional to create an authentic learning experience in editorial writing.
● Created and implemented a successful marketing campaign to pitch a television show to viable
production companies.
● Created, in collaboration with a 3-person design team, the most successful home and lifestyle section The
Bulletin, a newspaper in Bend, Oregon, had in recent history.
● Created my own position as the “At Home” photographer of The Bulletin to better serve the needs of the
section and increase its value to advertisers.
● Created and implemented, in collaboration with the advertising department and a news team, a
week-long marketing and news campaign for the famous annual Iowa bike ride, RAGBRAI.
● Society of Newspaper Design international award winner for years 2006, 2007 and 2008.
EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Teaching, June 2010
Oregon State University – Cascades, Bend, Oregon
Bachelor of Arts in Art History, minor in Journalism, June 1999
University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, Minneapolis, Minnesota
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
High School History Teacher, August 2018 to present
CHAMPS Charter High School of the Arts, Van Nuys, California
● Create and teach United States History Lessons in alignment with California State Standards.
● Create and teach World History lessons in alignment with California State Standards.
● Create lessons that support students with Individual Education Plans (IEPS) and 504s.
● Create lessons that support English Language Learners.
● Create authentic learning opportunities that connect to students’ diverse experiences.
● Facilitated relationships with community professionals to share their expertise with students.
Summer School US History Teacher, June 2018 to present, summers only
MBX Foundation, Manhattan Beach, California
● Create and teach United States History Lessons in alignment with California State Standards.
● Create and maintain an engaging learning environment for a five hour class period.
High School History Teacher, August 2017 to June 2018
Rose and Alex Pilibos Armenian School, Los Angeles, California
● Created and taught United States History Lessons in alignment with California State Standards.
● Created and taught Advanced Placement European History lessons in alignment with the AP College
Board standards.
● Social Sciences advisor for Academic Decathlon.
● Developed and taught Photojournalism elective course.
MYP Global Humanities Teacher, August 2015 to July 2016
The English School, Bogota, Colombia
● Created and taught geography and history lessons in alignment with the Middle Years Program
standards.
● Addressed the learning needs of a bilingual student body.
● Facilitated relationships between students and international professionals.
● Created culturally relevant learning experiences to engage students and deepen global
understanding.

2. Middle School Social Studies Teacher, August 2014 to May 2015
American School of Marrakesh, Marrakesh, Morocco
● Created and taught history and geography lessons in alignment with AERO standards.
● Addressed the learning needs of a multilingual student body.
● Created culturally relevant learning experiences to engage students and deepen global
understanding.
● In cooperation with the ELL teacher, created and implemented an afterschool homework program.
A-Levels and IGCSE History Teacher, August 2011 to June 2014
Cambridge International Curriculum Centre, Beijing, PRC
● Created and taught history lessons in alignment with Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level syllabi.
● Created history lessons to support English Language Learners of all levels.
● Created and taught lessons on European, American and International Relations history.
● Created culturally relevant learning experiences to engage students and deepen global
understanding.
● Created and implemented a tertiary planning program for all students.
● Served as the advisor for the school’s first Halloween dance.
Staff photographer, The Bulletin, Bend, Oregon, November 2002–June 2009
● Designed and created studio shoots for home, food and garden stories; edited own shoots on
deadline.
● Collaborated with freelance writers on home, food and garden stories; generated stories on a weekly
basis for all sections of the newspaper.
● Photographed news, sports, portraits and features for daily publication.
● Responsible for the photography department budget to keep the department technologically current.
● Created work schedules to best accommodate the needs of the photo department while still meeting
personal needs of the photo staff.
Staff photographer, The Hawk Eye, Burlington, Iowa, May 2000-November 2002
● Photographed news, sports, portraits and features for daily publication.
● Edited own shoots on deadline.
Photography intern, The Hawk Eye, Burlington, Iowa, July 1999-May 2000
Photography intern, Troy Daily News, Troy, Ohio, August 1998-February 1999
Photo Editor, The Minnesota Daily, Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 1998-August 1998
● Oversaw staff of seven photographers.
● Organized photographs for publication and prepared a yearly budget for the photography
department.
SPECIAL SKILLS
International experience
● Lived and worked in Asia, Africa, and South America.
● Traveled throughout Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
● Studied French, Japanese, Russian, Chinese, and Spanish.
Computer experience
● Proficient in G-Suite.
● Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint.
● Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite.
● Proficient in both PC and Macintosh platforms.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Professional development, University of Phoenix, Teaching Critical Thinking Skills, Fall 2013
Graduate credit student, University of Iowa Writers’ Workshop, Fall 2001
References available upon request
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