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Maddie Melton

Maddie Melton

Program Facilitator

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Field Instructor & Program Manager in Outdoor Education & Study Abroad

  • Education

    • Rhodes University

      2015 - 2016
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Majors in Anthropology, Chinese, Drama, and Psychology First Class Honours

      Activities and Societies: 2016 Vice-Chairperson of OutRhodes, the LGBTQIA campus support and activism society; 2016 Hiking Coordinator for the Rhodes University Mountain Club Graduated with Distinction and Academic Colours. 2016 Dean's List for Academic Achievement.

    • University of Utah

      2021 - 2023
      Master of Science - MS Environmental Humanities 4.0

      (Thesis) The River and the Reeds: Carrizo Cane and the politics of migration on the Rio Grande

    • University of Cape Town

      2017 - 2017
      Bachelor of Arts Honours Cultural Anthropology First Class Honours

      (Thesis) We are Here, Are We Queer?: How does language pertaining to sexual orientation and gender play a role in identity formation within and across queer spaces in Cape Town?A BAH is a one-year postgraduate degree which includes independent research and a final thesis. It falls between Bachelor's and Master's studies and is common in South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.

    • Li Po Chun United World College of Hong Kong

      2011 - 2013
      International Baccalaureate Davis Scholar

      Activities and Societies: North American Representative on the Student Consultative Committee; Founder and Student Leader of LPCUWC's Gay/Straight Alliance (now the Queer/Straight Alliance); Student Leader of the Filming and Editing Society The United World Colleges are a coalition of seventeen secondary schools on four continents. Students are selected from 155 countries to attend UWC, and central to the ethos of the movement is the belief that education can bring together young people from all backgrounds on the basis of their shared humanity, to engage with the possibility of social change through courageous action, personal example and selfless leadership.I was awarded a Davis Scholarship for the opportunity to… Show more The United World Colleges are a coalition of seventeen secondary schools on four continents. Students are selected from 155 countries to attend UWC, and central to the ethos of the movement is the belief that education can bring together young people from all backgrounds on the basis of their shared humanity, to engage with the possibility of social change through courageous action, personal example and selfless leadership.I was awarded a Davis Scholarship for the opportunity to represent the United States at UWC's Li Po Chun campus in Hong Kong. During my two transformative years there, I had the opportunity to broaden my understanding of global citizenship through deep, personal relationships with peers and teachers, to participate in numerous service events with many opportunities for leadership, to continue to learn about China from a Hong Kong perspective, and to study Mandarin at a high level. Show less

    • School Year Abroad (SYA)

      2010 - 2011
      Beijing Normal University High School #2 Mandarin Chinese

      SYA is a one-year study abroad program for American high school students with a focus on providing an intensive language and cultural immersion experience with the following values and objectives in mind: language proficiency, critical and creative thinking, intercultural competence, and independence & interdependence.During my time in Beijing, I had the opportunity to live with a Chinese host family and travel independently to school each day. I gained proficiency in Chinese language… Show more SYA is a one-year study abroad program for American high school students with a focus on providing an intensive language and cultural immersion experience with the following values and objectives in mind: language proficiency, critical and creative thinking, intercultural competence, and independence & interdependence.During my time in Beijing, I had the opportunity to live with a Chinese host family and travel independently to school each day. I gained proficiency in Chinese language, culture, and political structure through my coursework and independent exploration, travelled extensively to both urban and rural regions of the country, participated in a five-day full immersion at a Chinese boarding school, and performed original research and wrote a paper about sex education in Beijing. Show less

  • Experience

    • Americans Promoting Study Abroad

      Jul 2014 - Aug 2017
      Program Facilitator

      - Facilitator on two six-week scholarship programs focused on providing an opportunity for American high school students from backgrounds underrepresented in study abroad to study Mandarin Chinese in Beijing- Drew from my own study abroad background to provide insight about studying in China, Chinese language learning, and global citizenship- Guided six students as they independently planned and executed excursions to sights around Beijing and its mountainous outskirts- Maintained awareness of students' personal needs in a dormitory setting and responded to medical and non-medical emergencies Show less

    • The Hutong

      Feb 2019 - May 2019
      Program Facilitator

      - Facilitated six week-long programs for international school students between 3rd and 11th grades in Beijing and Yunnan province in southwest China- Led outdoor activities including day hikes, Via Ferrata, and camping

    • Where There Be Dragons

      Jun 2019 - now
      Field Instructor & Course Director

      - Guide immersive courses for high school and gap year students (15-21 years old) in southwest China, Taiwan, and the southwest United States with a focus on rural homestays, language study, sustainable agriculture, and outdoor education- Work with instructor teams to plan full course itineraries, manage course budget, and coordinate all course logistics including lodging, food, transportation, and activities- Implement risk management practices and maintain awareness of student safety and personal needs in a residential and wilderness setting in remote and rural regions of China and the United States.- Teach to topics such as histories & narratives of public land, food sovereignty, and Leave No Trace principles- Work with WTBD’s marketing and admissions team to promote courses at US high schools Show less

    • University of Utah

      Aug 2021 - May 2023
      Writing Instructor

      - Taught one section of WRTG 2010 per semester to freshmen & sophomores at the University of Utah- Syllabus focused on beginner to intermediate techniques in academic writing- Prepared lesson plans and graded all assignments

    • The Dive Shop Utah

      Sept 2021 - now
      Divemaster

      - Assist instructor & students on SDI Open Water courses, in particular providing individualized support to students when needed- Provide continuous underwater risk management support- Teach Refresher courses to certified divers

    • Wasatch Magazine

      Feb 2022 - May 2023
      Staff Writer

      - Writing monthly creative non-fiction articles for print & online publication that focus on cultural understandings of wilderness- Awarded 2nd Best Article of the 2022/2023 academic year for my January 2023 article, "Where Were You When…On an Ordinary Evening in Meadow Hot Springs"- My work can be found at: https://wasatchmag.com/author/m-melton/

    • Humanity in Action

      Feb 2022 - Jul 2023
      Program Manager

      - Manage the Mapping Inequities/Mapping Democracy summer Fellowship for US & European university students, held virtually & in Washington DC, which focuses on using digital mapping techniques as a methodology to understand spatial inequalities- Coordinate program logistics & guest speakers- Assist with curriculum development

    • NOLS

      May 2023 - now
      Field Instructor

      - Guide high school students on multi-week backpacking courses in the mountains of Wyoming- Teach a mix of technical & leadership skills in a wilderness setting (environmental studies, navigation, wilderness living, group dynamics & communication, etc.)

    • Angell Expeditions

      Oct 2023 - Dec 2023
      River Guide

      - Guide clients on single & multi-day canoe trips on the Rio Grande in Santa Elena Canyon, Boquillas and Santa Elena Canyon, and Big Bend Ranch State Park- Manage all trip logistics including transportation, food preparation, and other activities such as day hikes- Share about regional ecology, geology, and the politics of Rio Grande as US/Mexico border, often based on my Master’s research

    • Wasatch Mountain Institute

      Apr 2024 - now
      Lead Instructor

      - Lead day & overnight programs for 4th-6th grade Utah students at Rock Cliff State Park- Teach lessons that focus on watershed ecology and camping skills- Support instructor teams and coordinate program logistics including food, water, and risk management

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Master Educator

      Leave No Trace
      May 2023

    • HSK五级考试

      Hanban
      Oct 2017

    • Divemaster (DM)

      Scuba Diving International (SDI)
      Mar 2022

    • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)

      American Red Cross
      Nov 2022

    • Divemaster (DM)

      PADI
      Aug 2021

    • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Specialist

      National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
      Aug 2020

    • Wilderness EMT

      NOLS Wilderness Medicine
      Oct 2024

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Maddie Melton
      2nd Place in the 16th Annual Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students, Preliminary Round in South Africa Confucius Institute Jun 2017 The Chinese Bridge competition (汉语桥世界大学生中文比赛) is an opportunity for students of Chinese language around the world to showcase their skills and experience through three rounds of competition: a written exam about Chinese culture and history, a speech, and a talent performance. I competed against students from universities across South Africa and was awarded second place.
    • Awarded to Maddie Melton
      2016 Dean's List for Academic Merit Rhodes University Nov 2016 The Dean's List is awarded to students whose academic achievement is in the top 10% of their department.
    • Awarded to Maddie Melton
      Bachelor of Arts Academic Colours Rhodes University Nov 2016 Academic Colours is awarded to students who graduate with Distinction in two majors.
    • Awarded to Maddie Melton
      3rd Place in the 15th Annual Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students, Preliminary Round in South Africa Confucius Institute May 2016 The Chinese Bridge competition (汉语桥世界大学生中文比赛) is an opportunity for students of Chinese language around the world to showcase their skills and experience through three rounds of competition: a written exam about Chinese culture and history, a speech, and a talent performance. I competed against students from universities across South Africa and was awarded third place.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Theater Crew

      Issued by Sundance Institute on Jan 2023
      Sundance InstituteAssociated with Maddie Melton

    • Winter Break Activities Coordinator

      Issued by UWC-USA on Dec 2020
      UWC-USAAssociated with Maddie Melton