Marissa Elliott
Topsfield,MA
Summary
College Professor, Project Director, and Published Writer with a passion for transformational leadership, educational reform, and student experience. Dedicated, creative, high achieving, and confident working under pressure.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Adjunct Professor of English
Northern Essex Community College
01.2024 - Current
- Develop creative lesson plans that cater to diverse learner abilities while maintaining high expectations for all students
- Promote critical thinking skills through the implementation of discussion-based activities in the classroom
- Mentor students one-on-one during office hours, addressing individual academic concerns and facilitating personal growth
Project Manager and Consultant
Northern Essex Community College
11.2023 - Current
- Lead, coordinate and implement special projects for the College President
- Maintain and build relationships amongst staff for optimum execution
- Manage connections with outside research teams and collegiate partners
- Work closely with the President's Chief of Staff
Director of Operations and Special Projects
Northern Essex Community College
07.2022 - 11.2023
- Direct multi-million dollar, multi-college pilot research project, designed to address equity, student success and degree completion
- Oversee the fiscal management for project grants and donations
- Develop and submit grant progress reports and ensure compliance
- Serve as a key member on NECC's Emergency Management Executive Team
- Develop transitional COVID Response operations and protocols
- Co-design and implement crucial college policies such as space management and access control
- Build cross divisional connections and improved communication
- Design and spearhead new college initiatives with major community impact, such as First Responder Mental Health Training Program
Business Operations Manager
Northern Essex Community College
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Direct all COVID Response Operations on campus
- Serve on the Statewide Vaccine Mandate Implementation Taskforce
- Manage the local NECC Vaccine Mandate Implementation Taskforce
- Monitor and implement changing CDC and federal, state and local guidance
- Partner with local agencies to host and run Vaccine clinics on campus
- Lead cross divisional teams
- Manage over 6 million dollars in pandemic funding
- Author and edit Return to Campus guides and other pandemic resources
- Direct and implement the “We're Listening” Project, a response to the mental health crisis precipitated by the pandemic
Adjunct Professor
Gordon College And North Shore Community College
01.2008 - 01.2019
- Supervise CAP and State Licensure Requirements
- Teach Education, Literature and Writing Courses of all levels
- Design, evaluate and revise lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning
Essex County Correctional Facility Instructor
Adcare Criminal Justice Services
09.2008 - 06.2015
- Adapt to the needs of a dynamic, multi-cultural student body
- Maintain Safety, order and control within the classroom
- Facilitate pre and post GED preparation, tests, and counseling
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Creative Writing
Goddard College
01.2014 - 05.2016
Master of Arts - English
Salem State University
01.2005 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - English
Gordon College, Northern Essex Community College, Salem State University
08.2002 - 05.2005
Ph.D. - Leadership And Change
Antioch University
Yellow Springs, OH 05.2001 -
Skills
Creative and Academic Writing
Process Improvements
Relationship Building
Collaboration
Strategic Planning and Execution
Accomplishments
- Co-Published From Chains to Change with Dr. Stephen K Valle
- NECC Faculty/Staff and Pandemic Hero Awards
- Chairs Leadership Academy Graduate
- Chair of the NECC Return to Campus Taskforce/COVID Response Team
Timeline
Adjunct Professor of English
Northern Essex Community College
01.2024 - Current
Project Manager and Consultant
Northern Essex Community College
11.2023 - Current
Director of Operations and Special Projects
Northern Essex Community College
07.2022 - 11.2023
Business Operations Manager
Northern Essex Community College
01.2020 - 01.2022
Master of Fine Arts - Creative Writing
Goddard College
01.2014 - 05.2016
Essex County Correctional Facility Instructor
Adcare Criminal Justice Services
09.2008 - 06.2015
Adjunct Professor
Gordon College And North Shore Community College
01.2008 - 01.2019
Master of Arts - English
Salem State University
01.2005 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - English
Gordon College, Northern Essex Community College, Salem State University
08.2002 - 05.2005
Ph.D. - Leadership And Change
Antioch University
05.2001 -