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Melissa Mayor

Learning Specialist (Freshman/Sophomore) and Disability Services Specialist

352-638-9722 Ext. 122mmayor@beaconcollege.edu

Education

  • M.A. from National University: Teaching
  • B.A. from Indiana University: Psychology
  • B.A. from Indiana University: Sociology

About Melissa Mayor

White emotional support dog named Sully in Center for Student Success Melissa Mayor currently serves as a Team Lead Learning Specialist and Academic Advisor at Beacon College. She provides personalized mentorship and guidance to students and teaches the Beacon Experience course, helping students develop skills for academic success. She fosters a supportive learning environment and is passionate about student well-being and resilience, actively involving her emotional support animal, Sully, through the Smiles With Sully program. Previously, she taught for nearly 15 years in public education, creating inclusive classrooms for students with learning differences and mental health challenges.

Honors and Awards

  • Certified in Student Well-Being, Trauma and Resiliency, Florida State University
  • Certified in Understanding Domestic Violence as a Social Services Professional, Florida State University
  • Certified in The Fundamentals of Neurodiversity for Multidisciplinary Professionals, Florida State University
  • Master’s Degree Courses Certification in Psychology of Learning, Cornell University

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