Rodney Almonte Mena

I am an Engineering Physics student at Fordham University looking to pursue engineering with a focus on product design to make efficient and creative solutions to real-world problems.

STEP AP Calculus Teacher| Bronx, NY

• Main instructor for weekly AP calculus classes at STEP (Science and Technology Entry Program)
• Designing and administering lessons plans aimed at optimizing learning and retention
• Creating and presenting lectures that make complex topics digestible
• Creating study material and assessments to review student performance
• Encouraging a positive and engaging learning environment
   

STEP Tutor/Teacher Assistant/Counselor | Bronx, NY January 2021 - Present

• Assisting teachers and tutoring students in chemistry, calculus, and physics classes at STEP (Science and Technology Entry Program)
• Mentoring 9th-12th graders in stem-related courses with the aim of propelling disenfranchised youth into successful stem careers
• Presenting full lectures and distributing educational content when the teacher was unavailable
• Aiding teachers with creating lesson plans and maintaining class organization
• Supervising students to ensure safe environments and appropriate behaviors
• Leading presentations and workshops centered on learning approaches
• Making reports and analyses to optimize program benefits
   

Fordham University at Rose Hill May 2024 Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics
Bard College/Bard High School Early College Manhattan June 2020 Associate Degree in Arts, High School Regents Diploma