Michele Willis has nearly 20 years of experience in educational leadership and human resource management. She has a proven track record of conceptualizing and implementing continuous improvement programs to enhance skills. She is able to work across organizational boundaries and cultivate collaboration. Her core competencies include instruction/training delivery, program development, performance assessment, staff coaching, administrative planning, and strategic coordination. She has experience as an educator and area manager, with a focus on student success, assessment, and leadership.

1. Michele Willis
(704) 974-6802  swm2022@gmail.com
Human Resource Management & Administration
Instruction/Training Delivery  Program Implementation  General Administration & Team Leadership
Offering nearly two decades worth of experiences & training in Educational Leadership, providing administrative support,
student development, evaluations, & actionable feedback within a variety of settings. Proven successes in conceptualizing
and implementing continuous improvement and development programs to facilitate skill enhancement for individuals.
 Able to work effectively across organizational boundaries, promoting cross-functional teamwork and cultivating a
culture of openness, trust, and results through professional ethics and conduct. Possessing strong administration,
organizational, planning, communication (verbal & written), and problem-solving capabilities.
Core Competencies
 Direct Instruction & Training Delivery
 Program Development & Implementation
 Performance Assessment & Enhancement
 Staff Coaching & Mentoring
 Administrative Planning & Support
 Strategic Planning & Coordination
 Group Presentations & Communication
 Team Leadership & Advisory
Professional Summary
West Mecklenburg High School and Garinger High School, Civics, Economics & AP Psychology 2007 – 2016
Stanley Middle School, Middle Grades Social Studies 2001 – 2007
Educator (Certified 6-12 Social Studies/School Administration)
Uphold and carry out the school’s mission, values, and instructional methodologies in alignment with the Curriculum
Framework Standards and Common Core Standards. Deliver cross-curricular instruction such as Sheltered Instruction and
Observation Protocol (SIOP) and Performance Excellence for All Kids (PEAK) strategies to provide students with the
necessary academic, technical, and social skills to achieve success. Key strategies included:
 Perform formative and summative assessments to develop new instructional strategies which accelerate student
growth and result in deeper learning.
 Administer a successful pilot parent program titled “Sowing Seeds of Success” to partner with parents and
colleagues on course goals and curriculum to best address the needs of each student, both inside and outside the
classroom.
 Implement classroom management techniques to create a safe and supportive classroom environment that
encourages student engagement and supports academic achievement.
Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (Carowinds Theme & Amusement Park) February 1994 – Present
Maintenance Office Coordinator & Rides Area Manager
Assume accountability for supervising and steering the operations of rides and guest service locations, responding to guest
inquiries, and processing sales transactions on a daily basis. Key strategies include:

2.  Entrusted with the responsibility of facilitating workshops and certification training classes for Rides’ Supervisors to
improve performance, leadership, and management abilities while simultaneously handling daily administrative
tasks.
 Awarded with the Cornerstone Pin in Oct. 2013 for delivering exceptional performance and customer service.
 Hand-picked to receive HR training for evaluating applications & interviewing applicants, as per Federal & State
regulations.
 Tasked with acquiring, reviewing, and reporting data to departmental Executive Directors and NC/SC State
Inspectors.
Education & Credentials
Masters of Art, Educational Leadership | Gardner-Webb University
Teaching Certification, School Administration/Educational Leadership/Middle Grades Social Studies | UNCC
Bachelor of Science, Textile Products Marketing/Minor in Business | UNC-Greensboro
Associate of Applied Science, Merchandise Marketing | CPCC
Technical Skills
Windows, MS Office Suite (Word – 50 WPM, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook) Edmodo, Discovery Education, NCWISE,
Power Teacher, Schoolnet, Kahoot.it, Google & Gaggle Drive, EVASS, and Promethean Board (ACTIV & SMART BOARD)