Dr. Melinda Ellis
Locust Grove,GA
Summary
Results-driven leader with strong background in strategic management and organizational growth. Skilled in developing and implementing effective business strategies, optimizing processes, and driving team performance. Known for adaptability, effective collaboration, and delivering measurable outcomes in dynamic environments. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities, coupled with focus on fostering productive and positive team culture.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Field Placement
Gordon State College
07.2020 - Current
- Coordinate and place all teacher education students to field experience
- Conduct seminars and training for all teacher education students completing field experience and all college supervisors
Adjunct Professor, Graduate Leadership Course
Mercer University
01.2006 - Current
- Company Overview: Macon, Georgia
- Provided instruction to Mercer University Graduate Students in leadership
- Provided hands on, real world experiences
- Actively engaged students in learning
- Monitored and assessed student progress
- Maintained grades and recorded them on the Blackboard program
- Macon, Georgia
Contracted -Assessment Coordinator
Butts County Schools
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Responsible for coordinating: Georgia Milestones, End of Pathway, and other state testing
Deputy Superintendent
Butts County Schools
12.2011 - 06.2018
- Responsible for supervising and coordinating: Coordinator of Student Services, Special Education
- Gifted Program
- English Language Learners
- Statewide and system testing
- Response to Intervention
- Student Support Team
- Section 504
- SACs Accreditation
- Strategic Plan – Balanced scorecard
- Human Resources
- Budgeting and Finance
- Curriculum and instruction
- Title Programs
- Professional Learning
- Conduct Professional Learning for Administrators
- Conduct Professional Learning for Paraprofessionals at Griffin RESA
Interim Superintendent
Butts County Schools
10.2011 - 12.2011
- Overseeing all functions of the school system
- Conducting Board Meetings
- Attending Fall Bootstrap
- Attending Board of Control Meetings for Griffin RESA
- Preparing for eSplost, working with attorneys and bond companies, language of referendum, etc
- Ensuring efficiency in finance, human resources, and budgets
- Performing all duties as Deputy Superintendent
Deputy Superintendent
Butts County School System
07.2011 - 10.2011
- Responsible for supervising and coordinating: Associate Superintendent for Instruction
- Director of Operations
- Coordinator of Student Services, Special Education
- Gifted Program
- English Language Learners
- Statewide and system testing
- Response to Intervention
- Positive Behavior Intervention Support
- Student Support Team
- Section 504
- SACs Accreditation
- Strategic Plan – Balanced scorecard
- Human Resources
- Budgeting and Finance
Principal
Butts County Schools
01.2000 - 01.2011
- Promoted quality leadership for school improvement and academic excellence
- Supervised and evaluated instruction
- Supervised and evaluated custodial services
- Implemented and coordinated curriculum
- Analyzed data for improvements in student achievement
- Assessed and implemented strategic plans for meeting AYP
- Implemented school improvement and student achievement goals to meet AYP for 10 consecutive years
- Executed school improvement and student achievement goals to meet requirements for the Governor’s Silver Award in 2005-2006
- Led school initiatives to be selected as one of the schools for the 14th annual GPEE Bus Tour
- Led student achievement goals to be selected as one of the schools for narrowing the achievement gap
- Established school improvement goals and student achievement goals to meet Pay for Performance in 2001 and 2003
- Implemented and coordinated protocol for opening school
- Implemented and coordinated protocol for end of year
- Developed teacher handbooks
- Conducted School Council, leadership teams, and staff meetings
- Developed the first common planning master schedule at North Mulberry Elementary
- Conducted workshops and seminars for professional development
- Developed and maintained efficient school budgets
- Implemented volunteer and mentoring program
- Implemented volunteer appreciation luncheons
- Implemented staff and student recognition, spotlights, and student and staff eagle bucks
- Implemented PBIS and RTI process
- Established a parent resource room
Assistant Principal
Butts County School System
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Assisted with promoting quality instruction
- Supervised and evaluated instruction
- Assisted with coordinating curriculum
- Established and implemented positive discipline plans
- Monitored student behaviors
- Assessed student achievement
- Chairperson of Discipline Committee
- Chairperson for Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in 1996-97
- Supervised Student Support Team
- Developed mentoring program
- Established protocol for Student Time Out Program (STOP)
- Planned and implemented reading intensive extended day program
5th Grade Teacher/5th Grade Team Leader
Butts County School System
01.1988 - 01.1997
- Created lesson plans
- Utilized a variety of teaching strategies to increase student achievement
- Maintained an organized and disciplined classroom
- Provided quality instruction
- Monitored and assessed student progress
- Actively engaged students in learning
- Taught multi-level classes
- Provided hands on learning
- Provided immediate feedback
- Supervised nine teachers
- Planned, organized and coordinated field trips
Adult Education Teacher
Griffin Technical College
01.1992 - 01.1993
- Provided instruction to adults in math, reading, language arts
- Provided hands on learning
- Utilized a variety of teaching strategies to motivate and increase adult learning
- Actively engaged adults in learning
- Provided immediate feedback
- Monitored and assessed adult progress
Paraprofessional
Butts County School System
01.1987 - 01.1988
- Assisted teacher in providing instruction
- Monitored and assessed student progress
- Monitored and assessed student behaviors
- Developed bulletin board units
- Developed art activities for students
- Developed hands on learning activities
Education
Doctorate Degree - Educational/Organizational Leadership
Nova Southeastern University
01.2004
Leadership Certificate -
Clark Atlanta University
01.1998
Educational Specialist Degree - Elementary Education
Troy State University
01.1995
Master of Science Degree - Middle Grades Education
Fort Valley State College
01.1992
Teacher Certification -
Mercer University
Macon, GA01.1987
Bachelor of Science Degree - Biology/Chemistry
Tift College
01.1986
Skills
- Windows
- Excel Spreadsheets
- Microsoft Word
- Infinite Campus
- PowerPoint
Associationscommunityinvolvement
- GAE, Georgia Association of Educators, 1986-present
- Butts County Economics of Education Summit, 2010, 2011
- Towaliga County Line Baptist Church, Jackson, GA, 1989-present, Youth Ministry, Youth Choir Director, Deaconess
- Butts County Chamber of Commerce Board, 2011
Honorablementionsawardsaccomplishments
- Butts Men of Action Teacher of the Year – 1994, 1995
- Named Who’s Who Among American College Students – 1995
- Nominated Teacher of the Year by Tri Memorial – 1995
- Nominated Who’s Who Among American Teachers – 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
- Named Macedonia Baptist Church Favorite Teacher by Keela Barlow – 1998
- Butts Men of Action Educator of the Year – 2001
- Nominated Who’s Who Among Women – 2001
- Superintendent’s Achievement Award for Butts County Schools- 2001
- Nominated International Biographical Centre Woman of the Year – 2004
- Nominated Who’s Who of Professionals – 2004-2005
- Nominated Cambridge Who’s Who Among Executive and Professional Women Principals in Education - 2007
- Nominated by Superintendent to attend Superintendent’s Professional Learning Program- 2009
- Nominated National Association of Professional Women - 2010
- Named Cambridge Who’s Who of Individuals – 2010
- Butts County NAACP Mary Mcleod Bethune Award – 2012
Timeline
Director of Field Placement
Gordon State College
07.2020 - Current
Contracted -Assessment Coordinator
Butts County Schools
08.2018 - 06.2019
Deputy Superintendent
Butts County Schools
12.2011 - 06.2018
Interim Superintendent
Butts County Schools
10.2011 - 12.2011
Deputy Superintendent
Butts County School System
07.2011 - 10.2011
Adjunct Professor, Graduate Leadership Course
Mercer University
01.2006 - Current
Principal
Butts County Schools
01.2000 - 01.2011
Assistant Principal
Butts County School System
01.1998 - 01.2000
Adult Education Teacher
Griffin Technical College
01.1992 - 01.1993
5th Grade Teacher/5th Grade Team Leader
Butts County School System
01.1988 - 01.1997
Paraprofessional
Butts County School System
01.1987 - 01.1988
Leadership Certificate -
Clark Atlanta University
Educational Specialist Degree - Elementary Education
Troy State University
Master of Science Degree - Middle Grades Education
Fort Valley State College
Teacher Certification -
Mercer University
Bachelor of Science Degree - Biology/Chemistry
Tift College
Doctorate Degree - Educational/Organizational Leadership
Nova Southeastern University
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