Melissa Castro Holland
About Melissa Castro Holland
Melissa Castro Holland is a Spanish and Portuguese instructor at Yale University, where she has worked since 2013. She has a diverse background in education and insurance, holding a Master of Arts from the University of Connecticut and currently pursuing a PhD.
Current Role at Yale University
Melissa Castro Holland has been serving as a Spanish and Portuguese Instructor at Yale University since 2013. In this role, she teaches language courses and engages with students in New Haven, Connecticut. Her tenure at Yale spans over 11 years, during which she has contributed to the academic environment and language education at the university.
Previous Experience in Education
Prior to her current position, Melissa Castro Holland worked as a Spanish and Portuguese Instructor at the University of Connecticut from 2005 to 2010. She taught at various campuses, including Storrs, Avery Point, and Hartford. Additionally, she held a role at Hamden Hall Country Day School from 2006 to 2017, where she was involved in world languages, served as an academic advisor, and facilitated study abroad programs.
Insurance Industry Background
Before her career in education, Melissa Castro Holland worked in the insurance industry. She served as an Insurance Consultant at Underwriters Service Agency from 1994 to 1996 and later as an Insurance Sales Manager at Strickland Agency from 1999 to 2005. These roles provided her with experience in client relations and sales within the insurance sector.
Educational Background
Melissa Castro Holland studied at the University of Connecticut, where she earned a Master of Arts degree. She has been pursuing a PhD program at the same institution since 2009, focusing on African Diaspora Spanish Language, Literature, and Cultural Studies. Additionally, she has studied at Fordham University since 1993 and attended The Ethel Walker School, where she also achieved a Master of Arts degree.
Current Role at New London Public Schools
Since 2017, Melissa Castro Holland has been working at New London Public Schools as a World Languages instructor. In this position, she continues to contribute to language education in New London, Connecticut, building on her extensive experience in teaching and curriculum development.