Dr. Melissa Mann-Bailey
Whitsett,NC
Summary
Experienced education executive, transformation specialist, and school leader, with a demonstrated history of working in education and the non-profit organization management industry. Expert in K12 educational organizational leadership and qualitative research.
Enthusiastic approach to creating a positive and safe environment that fosters a sense of justice, belonging, equity, love of learning, and intellectual excellence. Skilled in transparency, social responsibility, program development, adolescent specialty, and leadership coaching
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dean of Students
Research Triangle High School
Durham, NC
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Coordinated outreach events to bring in parents, family members and community at large to support students.
- Helped teachers develop and diversify instruction to better serve students of different skill levels and backgrounds.
- Partnered with senior administration to create cohesive vision, balancing structure and creative expression to drive productive student learning.
- Managed assemblies to recognize student achievement.
- Organized individualized behavior improvement plans for students struggling with compliance.
- Improved policies and procedures to maximize student safety and campus security.
- Collaborated with faculty, staff and students to identify and address institutional challenges.
- Cultivated engaged student population with successful orientation programs.
- Devised programs to promote diversity and inclusion among staff, faculty and students.
Upper School Counselor
Forsyth Country Day School
Lewisville, NC
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests, and educational goals.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Collaborated with teachers to define therapy objectives and analyze progress.
- Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention and college readiness.
- Developed and implemented student guidance plans to foster academic success.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
Dean of Students
Graham Middle School
Graham, NC
02.2019 - 06.2021
- Coordinated outreach events to bring in parents, family members and community at large to support students.
- Helped teachers develop and diversify instruction to better serve students of different skill levels and backgrounds.
- Spearheaded training initiatives for teachers by leading classes on topics such as social and emotional balance, honoring student voices and creating positive student-teacher partnerships.
- Held staff accountable for implementing airtight school-wide systems and processes.
- Developed strategies to improve student behavior school-wide and help teachers better manage classroom environments.
- Partnered with senior administration to create cohesive vision, balancing structure and creative expression to drive productive student learning.
- Organized individualized behavior improvement plans for students struggling with compliance.
Counselor & Learning Specialist
High Point Friends
High Point, NC
11.2016 - 08.2017
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
- Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
- Facilitated weekly group sessions to encourage self-reflection and problem-solving.
Director of Admissions
High Point Friends
High Point, NC
01.2013 - 12.2015
- Managed the admissions process from initial contact to enrollment
- Evaluated and redefined admissions process for schools to ensure that we are intentional about creating educational environments that are inclusive and centered on equity
- Partnering with Executive Leadership team to strategically grow enrollment and endowment
- To intentionally create opportunities to embrace internal and external stakeholders, it is imperative to attract, recruit and retain students and families who were well matched to schools’ philosophies and approaches
- Within this role, I developed, scheduled, and conducted internal and external events related to admissions, including but not limited to tours and open houses
- Reported to the Head of School and served as a liaison to the executive board regarding admissions and enrollment
- Partnered with Head of School to successfully convey unique course and program offerings to the public with the goal of maintaining full enrollment attracting prospective families
- Partnered with curriculum director to identify best practices, cutting edge school curriculums through project-based and student-centered learning
- Conducted parent/guardian tours and individual student visits
- Maintained detailed data records and reported on key admissions related metrics and data points to ensure equity and transparency
- Supervised and mentored admissions staff.
Director of Admissions
Children's House Montessori
Burlington, NC
01.2013 - 07.2015
- Worked with marketing team to develop recruitment strategies in accordance with organizational goals and within budgetary guidelines.
- Devised and implemented strategic recruitment plan with consideration to both long and short term goals.
- Served as primary contact for coordination of application screening and tracking, visit and interview arrangement and marketing communications.
- Implemented recruitment methods designed to increase application pool within targeted areas.
- Designed effective and user-friendly processes for both admissions and applicant review.
- Devised programs to promote diversity and inclusion among staff, faculty and students.
- Implemented strategies to increase student recruiting, engagement and retention.
- Cultivated engaged student population with successful orientation programs.
Director of Social Work
Harlem Village Academies
Harlem, NY
01.2008 - 07.2008
- Developed and implemented departmental goals, plans and standards consistent with administrative, legal and ethical requirements of organization.
- Built and sustained trusting client relationships.
- Hired, developed, motivated and retained top talent.
- Assessed community needs and identified resources for social and community service programs.
- Spearheaded fundraising efforts to support social and community service initiatives.
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
- Coordinated with community stakeholders for successful implementation of social and community service initiatives.
- Researched best practices and developed strategies to improve program outcomes.
- Partnered with local organizations to expand access to social and community services.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders.
- Developed and implemented training programs for staff.
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks.
Educational Director
Heart To Heart Foundation
Katonah , NY
08.2006 - 12.2007
- Checked on instructor lessons and communication in order to assess quality of education and assistance offered to students.
- Implemented program-level departmental policies and procedures and managed budgets to support educational program and curriculum.
- Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
- Developed partnerships with parents, businesses and organizations to build awareness, increase support and share resources.
- Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
- Represented educational program at meetings and conferences to serve as subject matter liaison for array of services and activities assigned.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Montessori Leadership
The Mead School
Stamford , CT
08.2001 - 07.2006
- Established clear and consistent policies and procedures.
- Exercised independent judgment in onboarding, training and motivating division staff to maximize performance.
- Communicated and collaborated with stakeholders to achieve division objectives.
- Supervised daily planning, coordination and administration for division operations.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for all students.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Developed innovative activities to engage students in their learning process.
Associate Director of Diversity
The Mead School
Stamford, CT
08.2001 - 07.2006
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
Adolescent Social Worker
Department Of Children And Family Services
Stamford, Norwalk, CT
04.1999 - 08.2001
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
- Helped clients with recognizing and managing mental health concerns through evidence-based interventions.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Monitored clients' progress and adapted treatment plans to meet changing needs.
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Conducted home visits to assess living environment and facilitate access to necessary resources.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients.
- Implemented community outreach programs to promote mental health awareness.
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
- Provided crisis counseling and intervention services to clients in emergency situations.
- Evaluated clients' social, emotional and psychological needs to create treatment plans.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to provide effective interventions for clients.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.
- Educated clients and families on mental health, wellness and recovery topics.
Education
Doctorate - Educational Organizational Leadership K
Grand Canyon University
2021
Master of Science - HRD/Counseling
University of Bridgeport
2004
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Eastern CT State University
1998
Skills
- Alignment of K-12
- Student Development
- Character Education
- Core Knowledge Sequence
- Special Education
- Disciplinary Procedures
- Behavioral Management
- Classroom Management
- Staff Development
- Data Analysis
- Parental Communication
- Crisis Intervention
- Policy Development
- Mental Health
- Academic Intervention
- Plan Institutional Strategies
- Improve Faculty Performance
Certification
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative-2020-2025
Responsible Conduct of Research, Social and Behavioral Science
- Authorship
- Data Management
- Peer Review
- Research Misconduct
- Plaigarism
Affiliations
Distinguished, Intellectual, Academic Sistas 2017-Present
Timeline
Dean of Students
Research Triangle High School
02.2022 - 01.2023
Upper School Counselor
Forsyth Country Day School
08.2021 - 01.2022
Dean of Students
Graham Middle School
02.2019 - 06.2021
Counselor & Learning Specialist
High Point Friends
11.2016 - 08.2017
Director of Admissions
High Point Friends
01.2013 - 12.2015
Director of Admissions
Children's House Montessori
01.2013 - 07.2015
Director of Social Work
Harlem Village Academies
01.2008 - 07.2008
Educational Director
Heart To Heart Foundation
08.2006 - 12.2007
Montessori Leadership
The Mead School
08.2001 - 07.2006
Associate Director of Diversity
The Mead School
08.2001 - 07.2006
Adolescent Social Worker
Department Of Children And Family Services
04.1999 - 08.2001
Doctorate - Educational Organizational Leadership K
Grand Canyon University
Master of Science - HRD/Counseling
University of Bridgeport
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Eastern CT State University
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