Amber Melton

Student Assistant and Break Through Tech DC Program Assistant

Iribe Initiative for Inclusion & Diversity in Computing•  August 2022 - Present•  College Park, MD

• Conducted administrative tasks, developed and handled documentation, and managed communications with current and prospective students. • Assisted in the planning, organization, and operation of I4C and events of related programs, creating documents for sharing with corporate partners and sponsors. • Mentored students participating in BTT programs and events, such as the 2023 and 2024 3-week “Career Launch” programs, offering guidance and support to students and new program assistants alike. • Coached teams of students on project management tools including Trello, Notion, and GitHub.

Computing Instructor

Iribe Initiative for Inclusion & Diversity in Computing•  June 2022 - August 2024•  College Park, MD

[SEASONAL SUMMER POSITION] • Developed curriculum for multiple k-12 summer academies relating to advanced computing subjects such as objectoriented programming, cybersecurity, machine learning, and more. • Created and taught engaging lessons and hands-on activities for students in grades 3-12, facilitating practical applications of Python and CircuitPython, wearable technology, machine learning, and more.

IT Programming Intern

Maryland State Archives•  May 2023 - May 2024•  Annapolis, MD

• Revised and implemented applications and custom scripts for internal needs, automating repetitive tasks and improving efficiency, using Visual Basic .NET with Microsoft Visual Studio and proprietary software of the Archives. • Recommended solutions to improve overall application performance, usability, and end-user satisfaction.

Math Instructor

Mathnasium•  August 2020 - August 2022•  Needham, MA

• Worked virtually with k-12 students of varying math expertise to develop strong comprehension in their current math topics and introducing new concepts. • Taught and strengthened students’ numerical fluency, pattern recognition, and critical thinking skills.

Summer Intern

National Electronics Museum•  June 2019 - August 2019•  Linthicum Heights, MD

• Regularly worked alongside museum staff to develop innovative and creative solutions to arising problems. • Gave demonstrations, assisted with museum tours, and provided general aid to visitors and with museum activities. • Developed and created and itinerary for 2019 2-day “Pioneer Camp” and operated it for its duration.

University of Maryland at College Park, College Park

Computer Science, BS•  January 2021 - Present•  GPA: 3.479

B.S. in Computer Science (Data Science specialization), with a minor in Creative Writing. Expected graduation: May, 2025

North County High School

Computer Science, High School Diploma•  September 2016 - June 2020•  CGPA: 3.81

Part of the STEM magnet program, with a focus on Computer Science.