Melissa M. Bond
Elizabeth City,NC
Summary
A dynamic leader with extensive experience in systems development and staff management, dedicated to enhancing academic programs through strategic planning. Expertise in best practices for student engagement and school administration drives a commitment to continuous improvement and fostering a supportive learning environment. A wealth of knowledge spans both the business and education sectors, enabling effective collaboration across diverse populations. Proven ability to adapt and thrive in various high energy settings, ensuring every stakeholder has the opportunity to thrive and succeed.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Principal
River Road Middle School
Elizabeth City, NC
01.2021 - Current
Principal
Fox Creek Jr. High School
Bullhead City, AZ
01.2018 - 01.2021
Principal / Assistant Superintendent
ACYR’s Center of Excellence High Schools
Phoenix, AZ
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Restructure of entire school. Tripling enrollment in 8 month period.
- Recruit, hire, and train an entire school staff to meet the vision of the school.
- Create an entire curriculum to engage the at risk population served.
- Mandated and enforced an attendance policy that kept enrollment up.
- Tripled graduation rate in an 8 month period.
Assistant Project Manager
American Express
Raleigh, NC
03.1999 - 08.2015
- Facilitated project planning sessions, aligning team goals with organizational objectives.
- Managed project timelines and delivered status reports to stakeholders efficiently.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, ensuring effective communication and collaboration throughout projects.
- Developed project documentation, including scopes of work and requirements specifications.
- Manage budgets for multimillion dollar infrastructure projects
- Management of financing activities and funding proposals
ASU Mary Lou Fulton’s Teachers College
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Supervise first year teachers in classrooms in all Arizona school districts.
- Extensive work with elementary educators in the creation of curriculum that stimulates elementary minds.
- Direct collaboration with elementary Montessori Directors in the implementation of curriculum and best practices.
- Evaluate and analyze the progressive data of teachers across the valley.
- Give recommendations as well as automated voice coaching where necessary.
- Work closely with the district administration and surrounding community valley wide to ensure the success of all candidates.
- Instruct teachers on best practices and ways to become better.
- Emphasize discipline as well as instruction.
Clinical Instructor, Math
Arizona State University
01.2011 - 01.2014
Secondary Math Teacher
Verrado High School
01.2009 - 01.2011
Secondary Math Teacher
Raymond S. Kellis High School
01.2006 - 01.2009
Secondary Math Teacher
Dysart High School
01.2005 - 01.2006
Education
Diploma -
North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics
01-1995
EdD - Organizational Leadership
Grand Canyon University
05-2019
M.S. - Education Leadership
Ottawa University
01-2007
B.A. - Secondary Mathematics
Ottawa University
01-2005
B.A. - Communications
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
01-1999
Skills
- Experienced with Microsoft Office applications
- Excel data analysis
- Windows expertise
Accomplishments
• Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist- Family CCTSF
• Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist- Individual CCTSI
Certification
- Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist- Family CCTSF
- Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist- Individual CCTSI
- Administrative Certification
- Secondary Certification in Mathematics (Highly Qualified)
- Substitute Certification
- SEI K12 Endorsement
Timeline
Principal
River Road Middle School
01.2021 - Current
Principal
Fox Creek Jr. High School
01.2018 - 01.2021
Principal / Assistant Superintendent
ACYR’s Center of Excellence High Schools
01.2015 - 01.2018
ASU Mary Lou Fulton’s Teachers College
01.2012 - 01.2015
Clinical Instructor, Math
Arizona State University
01.2011 - 01.2014
Secondary Math Teacher
Verrado High School
01.2009 - 01.2011
Secondary Math Teacher
Raymond S. Kellis High School
01.2006 - 01.2009
Secondary Math Teacher
Dysart High School
01.2005 - 01.2006
Assistant Project Manager
American Express
03.1999 - 08.2015
EdD - Organizational Leadership
Grand Canyon University
M.S. - Education Leadership
Ottawa University
B.A. - Secondary Mathematics
Ottawa University
B.A. - Communications
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Diploma -
North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics
Research
- The Contributing Factors that lead to a High School Student Dropping Out Before Completion.
- What defines an At Risk Student?
- Why is there a Decline in Women in Mathematics?
Teaching Experience
- College Level
- EED 521 - SED 501: Instruct Plan/Mgmt/Inclusive
- EED 537: Mathematics Elementary School
- EED 579: Apprentice Teaching in Elem Ed
- MTE 280: Invest Qnty: Number Operations
- MTE 482: Mthds Teaching Math Sec School
- MTE 494: Adv Mthds Tchng Math Sec School
- SED 501: Intro to Effective Instruction
- SED 512: Math Tchng Mthds For Sec Sch
- SED 522: Second Schl Curriculum Develop
- SED 533: Middle/Secondary Instructional Management
- SED 544: Creating Classroom Climates
- SED 578: Student Teaching-Secondary School
- TEL 504: Learning and Instruction
- TEL 505: American Education System
- High School Level
- Statistics
- Algebra II Honors
- Algebra I Honors
- Geometry
- Algebra II
- Pre Calculus
- Algebra 1A
- Algebra 1B
Speaking Engagements
- December 2014, PinkRoyalTea, “The Importance of Women in Mathematics.”
- August 2013, Women of the Valley, “Why Should we as Mothers Push Our Daughters to Excel in Mathematics?”
- June 2013, St. Mary’s Church, “Why are we seeing a Decline in Analytical Skills Among our Youth?”