Melanie Del Rosario
Math
Mentor Teacher
Grade Level Advisor
I love NWC+! I have taught on the NWC+ team since 2020 and worked as a certified high school math teacher since 2015. I was born right here in Los Angeles and enjoyed spending my days at the beach or in the pool. I played water polo in high school and I still swim regularly to this day. I have had a passion for teaching since I was in high school. The confidence I gained in my math classes helped me lead as a team captain, member of student government, and community leader. So I decided to pursue a career as a math teacher to help others gain the confidence that comes from being "good" at math. I studied math education and physical education at Brigham Young University - Idaho where I graduated in 2016 with Bachelor of Science degree. Then I spent nearly 2 years living in Peru where I learned and became fluent in Spanish. While teaching in Las Vegas, Nevada, I continued my education and earned my M.Ed. in Instructional Design from Western Governors University. Finally, I returned to Los Angeles and joined the NWC+ team.
As a math teacher, I emphasize the process of problem solving. It isn't about getting the right answer; it is about how you get there. Students are encouraged to share their ideas for how to solve a problem and we learn by looking at each other's perspectives to gain a broader understanding of the concepts. We look at math in its context and apply the material to the world around us. I am a firm believer that failure is a step towards success and I encourage students to try without fear of failure. We then analyze our mistakes, adjust our approach, and continue towards success. Although every student will likely not pursue a career as a mathematician, I hope that each of my students gains the skills necessary to persist in solving problems wherever they may find them.