Michelle Dionne Thompson
New York City,New York
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in developing and executing strategic initiatives that drive personal growth and operational excellence in early through late career professionals working in challenging academic and legal spaces. Seasoned educator with deep experience working with diverse populations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
Resistant Vision Coaching and Consulting, LLC
New York, NY
06.2015 - Current
- Coach graduate students towards accomplishing their academic goals with interpersonal and administrative guidance.
- Coach academics from graduate school through tenure, promotion, and publishing.
- Coach Post-Doctorate Fellows in community building.
- Coach lawyers in achieving business development without burnout.
- Support faculty, community leaders, and scholars/practitioners in building public presentation skills, from lectures and seminars to Continuing Legal Education courses.
- Cultivate partnerships with stakeholders to drive business growth and client satisfaction and build productive relationships with industry partners to support strategic business objectives.
- Established key strategic partnerships with industry leaders to enhance business development opportunities.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers and strategic partners.
Adjunct Professor
CUNY City College of New York
New York, NY
01.2016 - 04.2022
- Taught [Area of expertise] courses, providing instruction to up to [Number] undergraduate students.
- Developed and delivered engaging course materials for diverse student populations through the lens of Paolo Freire’s work.
- Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi.
- Supported students in the Mellon Fellows program with research and publication; general advising for graduate school opportunities.
- Created a beloved community in classrooms around sensitive and delicate issues.
- Facilitated discussions that encouraged critical thinking and collaboration among students.
- Regularly assessed student work.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to enhance student learning outcomes.
Adjunct Professor
Wagner College
New York, NY
03.2013 - 04.2016
- Taught [Area of expertise] courses, providing instruction to up to [Number] undergraduate students.
- Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
- Contributed to curriculum development, ensuring course content met current academic and industry standards while also fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Fostered collaborative learning environment, encouraging student participation and critical thinking through thoughtfully designed group projects and discussions.
- Facilitated connections between students and professionals in field, organizing guest lectures and networking events that enriched educational experience.
- Adapted course materials to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in notably higher student satisfaction rates.
- Developed and taught broad range of courses, from introductory to advanced levels, ensuring content relevance and accessibility for all students.
Adjunct Professor
CUNY College of Staten Island
Staten Island, NY
09.2008 - 04.2016
- Taught [Area of expertise] courses, providing instruction to up to [Number] undergraduate students.
- Developed and delivered engaging course materials for diverse student populations.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to enhance student learning outcomes.
Adjunct Professor
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ
03.2012 - 04.2013
- Taught [Area of expertise] courses, providing instruction to up to [Number] undergraduate students.
Education
Ph.D. - History
New York University
New York, NY2012
Master of Arts - History
New York University
New York, NY2003
J.D. - Law
University of Iowa College of Law
Iowa City, IA1993
B.A. - Political Science
Grinnell College
Grinnell, IA01-1990
Skills
- Relationship and team building
- Leadership and people development
- Talent development
- Operational leadership
- Ethical leadership
- Process improvements
- Business start up
- Customer relations
- Innovative and visionary
- Analytical and critical thinker
- Goal setting
- Client engagement
Accomplishments
- Author of “[Article Title],” published in [Journal Name] in [Year].
Certification
- Licensed to practice law in Washington, D.C.
- Certified Coach through Mentor Coach
- Certified Emotional Freedom Techniques Practitioner with EFT International
Languages
French
Limited Working
Interests
- Mindfulness Practices
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
- Music
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
CUNY City College of New York
01.2016 - 04.2022
Chief Executive Officer
Resistant Vision Coaching and Consulting, LLC
06.2015 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Wagner College
03.2013 - 04.2016
Adjunct Professor
Rutgers University
03.2012 - 04.2013
Adjunct Professor
CUNY College of Staten Island
09.2008 - 04.2016
Ph.D. - History
New York University
Master of Arts - History
New York University
J.D. - Law
University of Iowa College of Law
B.A. - Political Science
Grinnell College