Recommendations
Well, you were the most open-minded, trustworthy (most teachers aren't) teacher during the time we had you. YOU GAVE CHANCES!! You were very straight forward and you didn't except anything less than our best work. You made class interesting and it wasn't dull. If we didn't understand something you tried your best to explain as best as you could.
I think you should be someone’s tutor/teacher because you know what you’re talking about, your experienced, your very hands on, you helped us gain new insights, become more interested in a subject and learn about ourselves (especially me) You teach a lot about creativity, and you give your students lenses which to view the world and you provide students with the skills they need to reach their potential and lead their lives in an productive way. You bring the outside world into the classroom and that’s what many students need for them to succeed. Not only did you teach public schools you teach science!!!! That is a hand-full alone. You know when students need a little push to get them where they should or need to be.
You can also make a clear emphasis of your career objectives and professional goals and highlight your extraordinary career motivation and dedication toward teaching.
I loveeeeeeeeeeddd your class and I felt even more delighted to be there when I understood something and asked/answered questions.
A. Evans- PPPCS Student 2014
I think you should be someone’s tutor/teacher because you know what you’re talking about, your experienced, your very hands on, you helped us gain new insights, become more interested in a subject and learn about ourselves (especially me) You teach a lot about creativity, and you give your students lenses which to view the world and you provide students with the skills they need to reach their potential and lead their lives in an productive way. You bring the outside world into the classroom and that’s what many students need for them to succeed. Not only did you teach public schools you teach science!!!! That is a hand-full alone. You know when students need a little push to get them where they should or need to be.
You can also make a clear emphasis of your career objectives and professional goals and highlight your extraordinary career motivation and dedication toward teaching.
I loveeeeeeeeeeddd your class and I felt even more delighted to be there when I understood something and asked/answered questions.
A. Evans- PPPCS Student 2014
The thing I liked most about you and your class was you were honest and put up with all my questions. You didn’t keep any secrets from us! Also you always pushed us to do our best, you didn't except anything but our best! You made class really fun and tried to do what we wanted! All the labs and experiments we did were really enjoyable! Everything was hands on and you brought the outside, in! You always had a story to share or an illustration to explain! Any kid that is taught by you is one of the luckiest kids alive! You can quote me on that! : )
L. Prince- PPPCS Student 2014
L. Prince- PPPCS Student 2014
Melvin D. Smith II is the professional that teachers want to work with and a teacher students wish they could have year after year. His passion for teaching comes through with his willingness and his desire to form relationships with his students and create meaningful connections to science. These connections are important to Melvin as he sees his role not as the authority on the subject but rather the guide which students will explore their curiosities using experiments and discussing outcomes. Melvin's students know that they are going to do something and be able to explain what is happening. The students will drive the experiment as well as the discussion and become peer educators for each other under Melvin's direction.
Teachers find Melvin approachable and he works well with a collaboration and a team approach. He is always willing to share his expertise to integrate science into other subjects, math, science, history, music and art. I have been honored to work with Melvin and have been impressed by his determination to be a phenomenal teacher and mentor.
Ms. Witty- PPPCS & The Belair Edison School Social Worker
Teachers find Melvin approachable and he works well with a collaboration and a team approach. He is always willing to share his expertise to integrate science into other subjects, math, science, history, music and art. I have been honored to work with Melvin and have been impressed by his determination to be a phenomenal teacher and mentor.
Ms. Witty- PPPCS & The Belair Edison School Social Worker
presentations
Community Events
HCPSS STEM Fair -- April 2015
What exactly am I supposed to see?- Most of us rely on our sense of sight to perceive and understand the world around us. Ninety percent of what we sense comes from our eyes. But is seeing necessarily believing? Join me for a brief and active journey into how our eyes (and brain) can lead us astray with a few student approved, fun-filled activities.
Elementary, My Dear Euclid: -- September 2014
Waitaminute! THAT's MATH?!?! - Math concepts are everywhere and can be strengthened by the games we play. From Mancala to Two Dots, Checkers to WiiSports, I can show you where your love of games can become an enjoyable exercise in math!
HoCoSTEMFestival -- June 2014
We Like to Move it, Move it! - Electronic gaming is becoming more and more prevalent in our society today. Would you like to know in what ways it's actually educational? Students and their parents agree, this workshop is a winner!
HoCo Math Festival -- January 2014
Domino! - More than simply matching dots, dominos will make learning addition, multiplication, and number sense fun. Join me to learn the variety of forms this game played for generations can fulfill your gaming, family, and math support needs.
HoCoSTEMFestival -- June 2013
The Eyes Have it! - Seeing what you can see can sometimes be a fascinating thing... how about opening up an eye to see what's inside? Do you see the same way an insect sees the world? Come explore, compare and contrast the mammalian and insect "windows" to visual perception.
What exactly am I supposed to see?- Most of us rely on our sense of sight to perceive and understand the world around us. Ninety percent of what we sense comes from our eyes. But is seeing necessarily believing? Join me for a brief and active journey into how our eyes (and brain) can lead us astray with a few student approved, fun-filled activities.
Elementary, My Dear Euclid: -- September 2014
Waitaminute! THAT's MATH?!?! - Math concepts are everywhere and can be strengthened by the games we play. From Mancala to Two Dots, Checkers to WiiSports, I can show you where your love of games can become an enjoyable exercise in math!
HoCoSTEMFestival -- June 2014
We Like to Move it, Move it! - Electronic gaming is becoming more and more prevalent in our society today. Would you like to know in what ways it's actually educational? Students and their parents agree, this workshop is a winner!
HoCo Math Festival -- January 2014
Domino! - More than simply matching dots, dominos will make learning addition, multiplication, and number sense fun. Join me to learn the variety of forms this game played for generations can fulfill your gaming, family, and math support needs.
HoCoSTEMFestival -- June 2013
The Eyes Have it! - Seeing what you can see can sometimes be a fascinating thing... how about opening up an eye to see what's inside? Do you see the same way an insect sees the world? Come explore, compare and contrast the mammalian and insect "windows" to visual perception.
National Science Teachers Association
Indianapolis, IN -- March 2012
Purposefully Making Your Students “BUG OUT” - Described the activities of students in sixth grade (Mr. M. Smith) and second grade (Ms. V. Sosa/Ms. L. Hendrick) to learn about the activities and physiology of insects.
Baltimore, MD -- March 2007
The “Other” Science Fair: Inquiry Across the K-12 Levels - Along with three other Montgomery County members, the steps required to have a sucessful alternative to judged projects were presented.
Anheim, CA -- April 2006
The Rigorous, Yet Warm and Fuzzy Science Fair - The benifits of a collaborative day of science through a symposium as opposed to a competitive science fair were expressed through this session to middle and high school science teachers.
Anheim, CA -- April 2006
The PSA in Science… Here’s How It Happened - The process of student research of a body system's condition, aliment, or disease onto a video news program were outlined and explained. The audience participatory power point was accompanied by student videos and handouts that included the assignment rubrics and student notesheets.
Purposefully Making Your Students “BUG OUT” - Described the activities of students in sixth grade (Mr. M. Smith) and second grade (Ms. V. Sosa/Ms. L. Hendrick) to learn about the activities and physiology of insects.
Baltimore, MD -- March 2007
The “Other” Science Fair: Inquiry Across the K-12 Levels - Along with three other Montgomery County members, the steps required to have a sucessful alternative to judged projects were presented.
Anheim, CA -- April 2006
The Rigorous, Yet Warm and Fuzzy Science Fair - The benifits of a collaborative day of science through a symposium as opposed to a competitive science fair were expressed through this session to middle and high school science teachers.
Anheim, CA -- April 2006
The PSA in Science… Here’s How It Happened - The process of student research of a body system's condition, aliment, or disease onto a video news program were outlined and explained. The audience participatory power point was accompanied by student videos and handouts that included the assignment rubrics and student notesheets.
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Dallas, TX -- April 2005
Student Inquiry Conference: An Alternative to the Traditional Science Fair - Comparison and contrasts of the traditional science fair and Montgomery County's Science Symposium
Student Inquiry Conference: An Alternative to the Traditional Science Fair - Comparison and contrasts of the traditional science fair and Montgomery County's Science Symposium
Information on the Internet
Discover Education
Science Connection Integration Best Practices Video Features {video no longer available}
http://www.globallearningsystems.com/discovery/DSC/filmstrip/filmstrip.html (frames 6 - 9)
Science Connection Integration Best Practices Video Features {video no longer available}
http://www.globallearningsystems.com/discovery/DSC/filmstrip/filmstrip.html (frames 6 - 9)
CV
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