CURRICULUM VITAE

Melissa Anne McGee

Birthdate: 1 December 1971 Nationality: AmericanAddress: Veldhoven, The Netherlands Email: mmenglish14@gmail.comWebsite: www.mmenglish.nl LinkedIn: http://nl.linkedin.com/in/melissamcgee2/

SUMMARYo Excellent communication skills in English writing (academic, commercial and business professional) and

training/presentation design and delivery with 20 years of experience in academic and corporate settings.o Focus on client needs and requirements to drive development of training and communication materials and

programs that deliver desired results and impact.o Experience in leading multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural and multi-institutional teams in developing and

executing short-term and long-term strategies to impact large communities.

EDUCATION

1998 Ph.D. Health, Physical Education and Recreation, University of New Mexico, USA1995 Master of Public Health, University of Arizona, USA1993 Bachelor of Arts, General Literature, University of California San Diego, USA

WORK EXPERIENCE

MMEnglish, Eindhoven, The Netherlands 03/2014 – Present Business Owner

Language instructor and coach, specializing in academic, general business and professional English as well as English for specific professions (i.e., academia and research, health care, marketing, banking, etc.).

English writing, editing, proofreading and Dutch-to-English translation for manuscripts, articles, newsletters, brochures, posters, websites, academic papers and grant proposals.

Contracted language trainer for STE Languages (Studiecentrum Taleninstituut Eindhoven) and the TU/e (Technische Universiteit Eindhoven).

St. Andrew’s Preschool & Kindergarten, Tucson, AZ 9/2009 – 3/2012 Lead Teacher, Associate and Substitute Teacher

Created and taught developmentally appropriate curriculum for preschool children and evaluated and reported students’ skills and progress via written and oral reports.

Wrote monthly newsletters to maintain communication with parents. Supervised and worked cooperatively with a designated Associate Teacher.

University of Arizona, Campus Health Service11/2008 – 12/2008 Technical Expert/Consultant

Authored an official biennial review report highlighting institutional compliance activities related to government mandated alcohol and other drug policies and addressing areas for improvement.

Coordinated an institutional biennial review in compliance with Part 86 of the U.S. Education Department General Administrative Regulations to determine effectiveness of the university’s alcohol and other drug programs and sanctions.

University of Arizona, Campus Health Service, Health Promotion & Preventive Services9/1998 - 9/2006 Coordinator of Harm & Risk Reduction, Health Educator

Developed, coordinated and evaluated alcohol, tobacco and other drug (ATOD) prevention and sexual health education programs and social marketing media campaigns targeting UA students.

Wrote, co-wrote and edited copy for a wide range of educational, informational and marketing related materials (media ads, brochures, posters, newsletters, website content, articles).

Developed, wrote and submitted grant proposals to national and state organizations for continued program funding in ATOD and sexual health issues and coordinated program responsibilities for grants that were awarded.

Chaired a statewide multi-institutional consortium (the Arizona Institutions of Higher Education Network) and a university-wide multi-disciplinary coalition (the Campus & Community Coalition for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Prevention) focused on ATOD and sexual health issues.

Coordinated the UA Wellness Center including responsibilities for staffing and staff training, volunteer recruitment and training, program development and management, financial planning, and promotion and advertising.

Planned, implemented and evaluated various health-related special events, i.e., skin cancer screenings, wellness/fitness assessments, flu and cold care kits.

Hired, trained and supervised health educators and prevention specialists, graduate assistants, interns and student workers.

GRADUATE & POST-GRADUATE WORK EXPERIENCE

1998 Instructor: Introduction to Substance Abuse 2-day seminar, University of New Mexico Continuing Education Program, Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention Certification Program

1997-1998 Associate Coordinator: Main Campus Wellness Center, University of New Mexico 1995-1998 Graduate Instructor: Stress Management (16-week course), HIV/AIDS Prevention 2-day workshop,

Selling Learning: The Sales Approach to Instruction 2-day workshop1997 Consultant/Facilitator: 2-day strategic planning workshop, National Intramural, Recreation and

Sports Association (NIRSA) Board Members1997 Consultant/Trainer: Conflict Management workshops, Radisson Hospitality Worldwide telephone

sales representatives1996 Consultant/Instructor: Nutrition, physical fitness and stress reduction classes for primary school

children, Albuquerque Public Schools - Duranes and Kit Carson Elementary Schools1994-1995 Consultant/Trainer: Stress Management and Physical Fitness (10-week courses), Hughes Missile

Systems Company, Employee Health Promotion Program1993-1995 Graduate Research Assistant: Centers for Disease Control and United States Office of Personnel

Management: Federal Employee Worksite Grant at the University of Arizona

PRESENTATIONS & PUBLICATIONS

17 invited presentations, 5 publications

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

2013-Present CELTA Certified Language Trainer (Cambridge English Teaching Qualification) 2001-2006 Regional Co-Coordinator for Arizona/Nevada/Utah, Chairman for Public Relations Committee,

(2004-2005), Network of Colleges and Universities Committed to the Elimination of Drug and Alcohol Abuse

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

1991-1992 University of California Study Abroad Program (1-year), University of Kent, Canterbury, England 1993 Intensive Spanish Language & Immersion Course (6-weeks), San Jose, Costa Rica

CITIZENSHIP & LANGUAGES

American citizenship English (native speaker), Dutch (CEFR level B1+), Spanish (basic)

HOBBIES & INTERESTS

Fitness and swimming, travel, music and theater, baking