MICHELLE MALONE
Memphis,TN
Summary
Dedicated leader with impeccable record of communicating, advising, counseling, and developing students towards their potential and next steps in various pathways including higher education, technical schools, immediate industry careers, and military service. Enjoys connecting individual students and parent(s)/guardian(s) with community organizations and programs to enhance and reinforce positive opportunities. Takes passion in working with students who struggle to find their way by developing relationships, utilizing analytical test, such as Career Assessment guides to offer options and ideas to careers that blend interest, personality, and options. Desires opportunity to utilize experience, network, and education to serve students and families on next steps and create plans for early intervention and foundational guidelines for successful outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Service Learning Teacher
Harding Academy of Memphis
07.2019 - 05.2023
- Identified and counseled students to develop strategies in service learning to utilize throughout high school career to determine next steps for education or career goals.
- Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
- Used physical activities to promote emotional well-being and help students develop life skills.
- Coordinated with teachers, counselors, and administration to create school-wide events that promote physical well-being and positive social interactions with various grade levels.
- Host parent-teacher conferences to discuss students’ progress with parents/guardians, and developed plans to encourage growth and career options.
- Planned activities to promote the development of life skills like communication and teamwork.
- Attended and participated in ongoing professional development.
College Counselor
Freedom Preparatory Academy
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Planned and lead workshops for parents on key topics (financial aid planning, application timelines, etc.) related to both summer programs and college admissions process.
- Educated high school students and their parents about career awareness, post-secondary options such as college, trade school, military, as well as FAFSA completion and college and scholarship applications.
- Conducted bi-weekly individual meetings to discuss plans and quarterly family meetings to update parent/guardian on application status, career goals, and progress.
- Researched the academic and social environments at the various colleges students are considering for summer programs and college matriculation in an effort to recommend suitable matches.
- Developed and maintained a robust network of college admissions and summer program professionals through regular communication and high school visits from colleges and universities that best support first generation, low-income college students.
- Created and developed Leadership student ambassador program, various successful students who assist new and prospective students with opportunities, welcoming them to campus, and touring prospective families.
- Counseled high school students using proven solution-focused and intrapersonal-centered approaches, to address issues such as academic performance, social skills, self-esteem, and attendance.
- Facilitated collaborations with parents/guardians, community organizations, and other resources.
- Worked with community stakeholders, local mentoring programs, and businesses to create opportunities for students to experience and observe various career options.
- Attended and participated in ongoing professional development.
Program Associate/Alumni Advocate
The College Initiative
11.2015 - 06.2018
- Provided low-income high schools students with the necessary guidance, mentorship, and resources to successfully apply, enroll, and excel in college.
- Created enjoyable and interactive events and programs that promote college attendance at partner high schools and adopted communities, such as the First & Second Annual Initiator Summit (college fair, higher ed panel for students); Bi-Annual Networking Night for students and professionals; Parent Involvement Plan for all 15 school partners.
- Created personalized success plans based on the academic and career path of each student to ensure a seamless transition from high school to college while laying a foundation to achieve long-term success in their chosen professions.
- Created and implemented a curriculum to help prepare students for the next phase in their lives that included ACT prep, financial literacy, and student development for more than 300 students.
- Advised and assisted students and alumni program participants with securing scholarships as well as enrichment and post-graduate opportunities such as internships and graduate school.
- Recorded, analyzed, and reported curriculum data to monitor effectiveness of the program.
- Partnered with Memphis-Shelby County Schools to facilitate program: Central High School, Middle College High School at CBU, Overton High School, Melrose High School, and other Arkansas schools.
- Accessed and interpreted data to track student progress, schedule testing, coordinate dual enrollment classes, and review transcripts.
- Attended and participated in ongoing professional development.
Admissions & Transfer Counselor
Christian Brothers University
08.2014 - 11.2015
- Assisted in the recruitment, transfer, and enrollment of students to the CBU while promoting the CBU brand.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Reviewed admission applications and supporting documents to determine acceptance utilizing University admission requirements.
- Created transfer pathway protocol to streamline transfer articulation for credits.
- Developed a strategic plan for communicating, recruiting, and admitting new students helping to achieve the conversion goals of apply to accept and accept to enroll.
- Met or exceeded monthly communication goals by developing a personalized recruitment component that increased correspondence with prospective and accepted applicants.
- Remotely assisted students with the application process via BannerWeb, Salesforce & TargetX.
- Trained and supervised work study students and Campus Ambassadors in the areas of marketing, recruitment, and customer service.
- Attended and participated in ongoing professional development.
Teen Center Director- Child and Youth Programs
NSA Mid-South, MWR (Morale, Welfare & Recreation)
09.2011 - 08.2014
- Provided overall supervision and management of program recruitment, hiring, training and terminating.
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
- Facilitated established training guidelines and curriculum for employee training.
- Adhered to negotiated annual budget and spending requirements.
- Monitored and maintained compliance with organization, licensing and funding source for program departments.
- Developed and worked with local mentoring programs, businesses, Navy personnel, and community stakeholders to connect individual students with mentors.
- Provided support and outreach to parents/guardians of students identified as high risk due to parental absence, deployment.
- Attended and participated in ongoing professional development.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Christian Brothers University
Memphis, TN12.2010
Associate of Science - Education
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Memphis, TN05.2007
Skills
- Program Implementation
- Small Group Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Student Evaluations
- Effective Communication
- Active Listening
- Career Counseling
- College Readiness
Affiliations
National Partnership for Educational Access; Southern Association for College Admission Counseling; National
Association for College Admission Counseling; Phi Theta Kappa Scholar; NAACP (Memphis Chapter);
Memphis REACH Presenter
Timeline
Service Learning Teacher
Harding Academy of Memphis
07.2019 - 05.2023
College Counselor
Freedom Preparatory Academy
07.2018 - 07.2019
Program Associate/Alumni Advocate
The College Initiative
11.2015 - 06.2018
Admissions & Transfer Counselor
Christian Brothers University
08.2014 - 11.2015
Teen Center Director- Child and Youth Programs
NSA Mid-South, MWR (Morale, Welfare & Recreation)
09.2011 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Christian Brothers University
Associate of Science - Education
Southwest Tennessee Community College
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