Melissa Santos
About Melissa Santos
Melissa Santos is a Lab Manager at Yale University with a background in psychology and education. She has held various roles at Stanford University, including Teaching Fellow and Research Fellow, and has a strong interest in early childhood education and educational equity.
Current Role at Yale University
Melissa Santos serves as a Lab Manager at Yale University, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing laboratory operations, managing research projects, and supporting the academic goals of the department. Her experience in this capacity contributes to her focus on best practices and policies that promote educational equity.
Previous Experience at Stanford University
Melissa Santos has extensive experience at Stanford University, where she held various roles. She worked as a Teaching Fellow for Psych 1 for six months in 2020, and as a Research Fellow at the Center on Poverty and Inequality for two months in 2021. Additionally, she served as a Teaching Assistant for Psych 70/Soc 2 for three months in 2020, and as an Undergraduate Research Assistant in the Markman Lab from 2019 to 2021.
Educational Background
Melissa Santos earned her Bachelor of Arts with Honors and Distinction from Stanford University, completing her studies from 2017 to 2021. She also obtained a Master of Arts from Stanford University in 2021. Her educational journey began at Granada Hills Charter, where she studied from 2013 to 2017.
Commitment to Educational Equity
Melissa Santos has a strong interest in early childhood education and inclusive school curriculum. She focuses on best practices and policies that promote educational equity. Her aspiration to be an educator drives her commitment to continuous learning about effective teaching methods and learning processes.
Diverse Work Experience
In addition to her academic roles, Melissa Santos has held various positions that contribute to her diverse skill set. She worked as a Peer Learning Consultant at the Center for Teaching and Learning from 2019 to 2021, and as a Student Guide at the Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Center for Visual Arts during the same period. Her experience also includes roles as a Desk Editor for The Stanford Daily Newspaper and a Housing Operations Intern at Residential and Dining Enterprises.