Jessica Melker

Jessica Melker is a researcher at the Excellence and Innovation in Education lectorate at HZ University of Applied Sciences. Her work focuses on practice-oriented education research, including reading comprehension, teacher collaboration, and curriculum development.

• Education: Studied Dutch Language and Literature at the University of Amsterdam, with a historical literature study on enslaved people's impact in Paramaribo (1832). Completed teacher training at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.
• Career: Taught Dutch for 17 years in secondary schools, conducting collaborative research on educational challenges. Transitioned to full-time research at HZ in 2024.

Key projects include:

• Vitality-focused education initiatives
• Zeeland induction phase development
• Collaborative guidance programs between secondary and higher professional education
• Reading Comprehension Research Workshop

No scientific awards are listed, but her research emphasizes teacher collaboration and practical pedagogical solutions.