Melissa Earnest
DD Tech Governance Board Member at Delavan-Darien School District- Claim this Profile
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Jason Pier
Melissa was a colleague who can handle any obstacle she faces. Her positive, up-beat attitude and her quick thinking on her feet make her a pleasure to work with. She is professional and maintains good rapport with all of her coworkers.
Jason Pier
Melissa was a colleague who can handle any obstacle she faces. Her positive, up-beat attitude and her quick thinking on her feet make her a pleasure to work with. She is professional and maintains good rapport with all of her coworkers.
Jason Pier
Melissa was a colleague who can handle any obstacle she faces. Her positive, up-beat attitude and her quick thinking on her feet make her a pleasure to work with. She is professional and maintains good rapport with all of her coworkers.
Jason Pier
Melissa was a colleague who can handle any obstacle she faces. Her positive, up-beat attitude and her quick thinking on her feet make her a pleasure to work with. She is professional and maintains good rapport with all of her coworkers.
Credentials
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Assisting Students and Colleagues to Spiral Back Up From a Moral Injury
National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD)Nov, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
Running a Design Business: Creative Briefs
LinkedInFeb, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
School Counselor
Wisconsin Department of Public InstructionAug, 2017- Sep, 2024 -
Licensed Professional Counselor
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional RegulationMar, 2014- Sep, 2024 -
National Certified Counselor
National Board of Certified CounselorsAug, 2002- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Delavan-Darien School District
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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DD Tech Governance Board Member
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Jan 2023 - Present
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Gateway Technical College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Dual Credit Specialist
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Nov 2021 - Present
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WyzAnt Tutoring
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Professional Tutor
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Sep 2009 - Present
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Adjunct Faculty Instructor
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Oct 2014 - Dec 2021
HS 200: Informatics in Healthcare, 3 credit hour course
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Registrar
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Jun 2015 - Nov 2021
Invited as member of Presidential Committees on Community Engagement and General Studies Degree Program Development, and Noel-Levitz Committees. Serving on Academic Progression and Retention Committee, Social Committee, Campus Wellness Committee, Strategic Planning Initiative, Academic and Student Services Committees, Student Affairs Leadership Team and Academic Council. Investigated and initiated electronic transcript and degree verification services. Supervised team of… Show more Invited as member of Presidential Committees on Community Engagement and General Studies Degree Program Development, and Noel-Levitz Committees. Serving on Academic Progression and Retention Committee, Social Committee, Campus Wellness Committee, Strategic Planning Initiative, Academic and Student Services Committees, Student Affairs Leadership Team and Academic Council. Investigated and initiated electronic transcript and degree verification services. Supervised team of two full-time professionals. Provide training to faculty each semester on registration and advising skills Redesigning website and all Registrar’s Office documentation Coordinating record retention and conversion practices including a massive storage overhaul focusing on electronic document retention. Train admissions and advising team on operating policies and procedures as well as skills development for effective academic advising. Maintained an active caseload of twenty at risk students. Chief facilitator for readmissions processes. Serve as CAMS trainer for Enrollment Management.
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Coordinator, Advisement and Admissions
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Jan 2015 - Jun 2015
In an attempt to integrate a case management approach to facilitating the first year experience of students new to the college, I am maintaining a caseload of approximately 150 applicants and first year nursing students. Providing ongoing continuing education opportunities to faculty advisors. Developing comprehensive first year advising policy and transition policies and procedures. Growing the recruitment strategies for second degree accelerated BSN… Show more In an attempt to integrate a case management approach to facilitating the first year experience of students new to the college, I am maintaining a caseload of approximately 150 applicants and first year nursing students. Providing ongoing continuing education opportunities to faculty advisors. Developing comprehensive first year advising policy and transition policies and procedures. Growing the recruitment strategies for second degree accelerated BSN students. Providing comprehensive support strategies for current students on probation. Collaborating with academic support team in implementation of student risk identification and intervention strategies. Serving on Campus Wellness Committees, Readmission Committee, Academic Progression and Retention Committee, Social Committee and EDGE Run Committee
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Assistant Registrar
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Apr 2013 - Jan 2015
Providing comprehensive support and maintenance of the registration and student records services. Facilitated new student advisement processes and serve as point of contact for advising and registration concerns for current students and faculty advisors. Develop and maintain degree audits in CAMS CRM. National Student Clearinghouse liaison and primary point of contact for maintenance and submissions. Responsible for transfer student course… Show more Providing comprehensive support and maintenance of the registration and student records services. Facilitated new student advisement processes and serve as point of contact for advising and registration concerns for current students and faculty advisors. Develop and maintain degree audits in CAMS CRM. National Student Clearinghouse liaison and primary point of contact for maintenance and submissions. Responsible for transfer student course evaluations. Developing college records retention policy.
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Assistant Director, Admissions
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Apr 2011 - Apr 2013
Provide support toward the overall development of a diverse and rich applicant pool at a college specializing in the education of nurses. Coordinate and ensure compliance of student health records.
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Cherry Hill Seminary
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing Coordinator
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Aug 2012 - Nov 2021
Working to grow the program by building awareness of the myriad opportunities available at this wonderful and unique institution of higher learning and lead the college to a point where it can apply for and successfully pursue accreditation. Working to grow the program by building awareness of the myriad opportunities available at this wonderful and unique institution of higher learning and lead the college to a point where it can apply for and successfully pursue accreditation.
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Martin Engineering
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United States
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Mining
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300 - 400 Employee
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Assistant Director, Camp Martin
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May 2012 - Nov 2021
In collaboration with Camp Director, develop holistic educational programming designed to promote cultural awareness and teamwork at a week long retreat for teens from around the globe. Beyond the developmental and curricular requirements of the program, I also operate as the lead photographer for the Camp. In collaboration with Camp Director, develop holistic educational programming designed to promote cultural awareness and teamwork at a week long retreat for teens from around the globe. Beyond the developmental and curricular requirements of the program, I also operate as the lead photographer for the Camp.
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The Armory, Inc
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United States
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Assistant Head of Sales & Marketing
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Sep 2009 - Mar 2011
This was a multifaceted role that allowed me to develop and hone skills in sales and marketing as well as provide exceptional customer service to guests in the hospitality industry. This was a multifaceted role that allowed me to develop and hone skills in sales and marketing as well as provide exceptional customer service to guests in the hospitality industry.
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Trinity Washington University
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director of Disability Support Services
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Aug 2004 - Jul 2008
Provided comprehensive case management and student services to students with disabilities on a college campus. Services offered ranged from academic support and tutoring to behavioral/emotional support. Yearbook advisor. Worked within a richly diverse community of largely first generation college students.
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Director of Residence Life & Resident Director
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Aug 2004 - Jun 2008
Established a safe and engaging living learning community on a college campus in the heart of Washington, DC. Encouraged development of creative and stimulating programming by staff members.
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Adjunct Instructor
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Aug 2004 - Jun 2008
INT 115: Critical Reading, Writing & Thinking (3 credit course)
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School Counselor & Substitute Teacher
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Nov 2000 - Jun 2004
Taught in myriad classroom settings in a PK-12 school district. Served as a long-term substitute guidance counselor in a K-5 elementary school providing individual and group counseling to students and parents; developed classroom directed developmental guidance activities; co-facilitated Families and Schools Together evenings. Taught in myriad classroom settings in a PK-12 school district. Served as a long-term substitute guidance counselor in a K-5 elementary school providing individual and group counseling to students and parents; developed classroom directed developmental guidance activities; co-facilitated Families and Schools Together evenings.
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School District Of Jefferson
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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School Counselor
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Aug 2001 - Jun 2002
Provided comprehensive school counseling services to a 6-8 Middle School over the course of one academic year. The first half was a full time long-term substitute opportunity and the second half of the school year was as a counselor intern. In addition to individual and group counseling experiences, classroom based developmental guidance programming was evaluated and delivered. I was also responsible for chairing the assessment committee with oversight of the student directed… Show more Provided comprehensive school counseling services to a 6-8 Middle School over the course of one academic year. The first half was a full time long-term substitute opportunity and the second half of the school year was as a counselor intern. In addition to individual and group counseling experiences, classroom based developmental guidance programming was evaluated and delivered. I was also responsible for chairing the assessment committee with oversight of the student directed conferences conducted quarterly. Show less Provided comprehensive school counseling services to a 6-8 Middle School over the course of one academic year. The first half was a full time long-term substitute opportunity and the second half of the school year was as a counselor intern. In addition to individual and group counseling experiences, classroom based developmental guidance programming was evaluated and delivered. I was also responsible for chairing the assessment committee with oversight of the student directed… Show more Provided comprehensive school counseling services to a 6-8 Middle School over the course of one academic year. The first half was a full time long-term substitute opportunity and the second half of the school year was as a counselor intern. In addition to individual and group counseling experiences, classroom based developmental guidance programming was evaluated and delivered. I was also responsible for chairing the assessment committee with oversight of the student directed conferences conducted quarterly. Show less
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Orientation Programs
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May 1995 - May 1999
Developed summer orientation program for first time students at UW-Madison; facilitated large group presentations and evening session for groups of 100 freshmen and transfer students. Worked within the residence halls at UW-Madison to build effective living-learning communities for first year students. Collaborated with Residence Life in the development of programming for new students. Trained 150 and personally supervised 10-15 student guides each academic year. Developed summer orientation program for first time students at UW-Madison; facilitated large group presentations and evening session for groups of 100 freshmen and transfer students. Worked within the residence halls at UW-Madison to build effective living-learning communities for first year students. Collaborated with Residence Life in the development of programming for new students. Trained 150 and personally supervised 10-15 student guides each academic year.
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Education
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
Bachelor of Science (BS), French -
Methodist College
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Western Illinois University
Graduate Certificate, Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor -
Western Illinois University
Graduate Certificate, Educational/Instructional Technology -
Northwestern State University
Master of Arts (MA), Student Affairs in Higher Education -
Bradley University
Graduate Certificate, Clinical Mental Health Counseling -
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Master of Science (MS), Counseling -
Delavan-Darien High School
High School Diploma, General Studies