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Portrait of Melanie Downing

Honor Society® member

Melanie Downing

cashier at Giant Eagle

  • early childhood education
  • Class of 2022
  • Somerset, PA

Member since February 2022

About

I began my education with Clarion University two classes at a time while working full-time. I took some time off and reentered the Pennsylvania Highlands Community College in 2019 becoming a full-time student and working part-time till graduation in 2022.

Education

  • Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

    Early Childhood Education

    2019 – 2022

  • Clarion University

    early childhood education

    2008 – 2013

Honors and awards

  • Have been awarded several T.E.A.C.H. Scholarships

  • dean's list

    Spring 2021

Goals and interests

Career goal

I am currently working as the Lead Young Toddler Teacher at the Somerset Learning Lamp. I plan on continuing my path with them.

Graduate school interests

Not interested at this time.

Outside the classroom

I enjoy going to craft shows, being outside spending time in nature with my family and friends. Watching the sunset, and campfires with smores.

Experience

  • cashier

    Giant Eagle

    Mar 2017 – Apr 2019

  • Lead Infant Teacher

    Oil City Child Development Center Inc.

    Apr 2006 – Jul 2014

  • Teachers Aid

    YWCA Twin Creeks Head Start, Meadville PA

    Aug 2000 – May 2002

Languages

  • English (US) Advanced

Additional information

  • St. Paul's United Church of Christ

  • Early Childhood Education Club, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

  • Campus Crusade for Christ Club, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

  • PACCA Member