Melissa
Results-oriented expert. All of my students succeed!
Dr. Melissa Williamson applies effective techniques and strategies to create a holistic approach for her students. Unequivocally, her unique style becomes evident during the first session. Melissa’s inherent ability to step into the shoes of her students is one of her fortes. A “seek-to-understand” person, Melissa continually connects with her students until she knows them like the back of her hand. When it comes to achievement, she perseveres to obtain the desired results requested of her. Melissa’s track record as an accomplished physician, exercise physiologist, professor, teacher, tutor, editor, author, grant and curriculum writer, researcher, public speaker, wellness expert, leader, and career/life coach proves noteworthy. She possesses domestic and international experience. Driven to facilitate success, Melissa has taught and tutored hundreds of professionals, collegiate, and secondary students how to master the subject of their desire. Melissa embodies proven accomplishments: medical school graduate, journalism editor; Trident magazine writer; Reebok Instructor editor; Career Research and K-12 Health curriculum author/editor; newspaper writer; FL DOE/CDC and PEP grant writer/recipient; Prentice Hall editor; medical journal writer and research editor. She holds the following degrees, certifications, and trainings: Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine (DPM); Bachelor of Science (Medical Science); FL Professional Educator (Biology, Health, PE, Reading); Chemistry Education; Master’s Literacy course; AHA BLS for Healthcare Workers; Red Cross CPR/FA/AED; Pilates/Yoga instructor; Personal Trainer; Exercise Physiologist; Career/Life Coach; Herbs/Supplements certification; Holistic Nutrition/Naturopathic courses; Stress Management certification; Reiki Master; Body Talk; Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT); Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP). Melissa’s track record is documented: Top scores in the State of Florida for entrance and exit exams (e.g. FACT, end of course exams, SAT, ACT, etc.); international students excelling on TOEFL and/or TOEIC exams; assisting students in gaining entrance into top schools and programs (e.g. Stanford, Harvard, NYU, Cal Tech, etc.; nursing, pharmacy, medical, paramedic, dental, veterinary, physical therapy, and graduate schools).