Mellissa Wright, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Lansing, Michigan

East Lansing, Michigan

• Conduct literature reviews and analytical summaries • Edit statistical tables• Assist in article preparation for publication • Assist in grant preparation

East Lansing, Mi

Competency areas: qualitative methods, race/ethnicity, gender, social class, sociology 100, social psychology, family, intersectionality, theory, substance abuse, and integrated social sciences.

Lansing, Michigan Area

• Coordinated on campus and off campus services for over 200 students• Participated in proactive and reactive engagement strategies designed to promote student retention and goal completion• Empowered students and facilitated their development of social capital, study skills, and time management

Lansing, Michigan Area

• Completed family assessments and intakes• Provided case management services for parents, foster parents, and children • Coordinated family services with attorneys, therapists, and other service providers• Prepared court reports, recommendations, and testified at court hearings• Maintained current and accurate client records, case files, notes and medical records

East Lansing, Michigan

• Researched, organized, and created course material according to a wide range of learning styles in the context of an online learning format• Researched, taught, and utilized classroom technology in order to enhance student engagement• Emphasized and ensured quality student engagement• Drafted, graded, and executed all assignments related to the course• Graded all student assignments, provided constructive feedback, and uploaded grades into D2L• Drafted and proctored all related exams, quizzes, and final presentations

East Lansing, Michigan

• Assisted in course related communications • Assisted in developing exam questions and proctoring exams• Met with students for studying assistance and academic support • Assisted in course related communication• Graded course work and assisted with exam development • Taught independent recitation sections

East Lansing, Michigan

• Conducted literature reviews and analytical summaries • Edited statistical tables• Assisted in article preparation for publication • Assisted in grant preparation

East Lansing, Michigan

• Tutored student athletes in a wide variety of social science courses ranging from introductory to specific content areas with an emphasis on social sciences and writing• Expanded knowledge base across disciplinary sections in social sciences field

Charlotte, Michigan

• Specialized in residential case management for survivors of domestic violence• Completed family assessments, safety assessments, and intakes for residents• Developed case plans with residents and coordinated community services accordingly• Participated in community outreach and networking to expand services for residents• Managed crisis lines, connected to emergency shelters, and coordinated emergency services for new residents and their families

Lansing, Michigan Area

• Networked with community agents in order to expand services and connect clients to essential social supports• Completed family intakes and assessments • Developed case plans with clients from strength based solution focused perspective• Engaged in employment and housing service coordination • Managed caseload and engaged in advocacy in order to secure shelter and housing resources for clients

Lansing, Michigan Area

• Managed shelter crisis line• Completed intakes for new residents and orientated them to the shelter• Provided direct service to residents of shelter

Lansing, Michigan Area

• Networked with Senators, Legislative Assistants and lobbyists to gain insight into local political process

Lansing, Michigan Area

• Assisted program participants in drafting resumes and developing effective job search skills, academic tutoring and support, assist with computerized employment skill development programs• Worked closely with the case manager for the educational enhancement programs where participants attended college or vocational training courses to improve marketable skills

Master Of Arts - Ma, Sociology, 3.78

Currently enrolled in the Ph.D. program

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Sociology, 3.8

Graduated Summa Cum Laude

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Human Services, 3.8

Graduated Summa Cum Laude