JON NEISWANGER
Bargersville
Work Preference
Summary
Accomplished educator and two-time MCCSC Star Award winner with 29 years of experience driving student success, inclusive community building, and personal development within the Bloomington community. Proven track record of providing clinical supervision, workforce readiness, and strategic mentorship to Indiana University student educators. Expert in utilizing data-informed interventions, navigating complex student behavioral crises, and building highly collaborative, multi-stakeholder partnerships. Eager to leverage deep institutional knowledge as an IU alumnus to champion student retention, belonging, and the IUB 2030 strategic vision within the Office of Student Life.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator
Monroe County Community Schools Corporation (MCCSC)
Bloomington, IN
08.1997 - Current
- Student Retention & Intervention: Designed and executed data-driven instructional and behavioral strategies to address individual student risk factors, significantly improving academic persistence and emotional well-being.
- Clinical Supervision: Served as a key institutional mentor for university student teachers; facilitated weekly performance evaluations, provided high-stakes feedback, and coached young adults navigating high-pressure environments.
- Crisis Management & Advocacy: Led high-sensitivity consultations and behavioral interventions involving students, families, and administrators; successfully navigated uncomfortable but necessary conflicts to establish restorative paths forward.
- Inclusive Community Building: Cultivated an inclusive, high-belonging environment for diverse student demographics by implementing culturally responsive engagement practices and mitigating behavioral friction.
- Program & Curriculum Leadership: Collaborated heavily across school departments to align educational standards, co-create comprehensive curriculum frameworks, and integrate cross-functional concepts that boosted engagement.
- Operational Logistics: Spearheaded the planning and safety risk-management for off-campus experiential learning trips and guest lecture series to connect educational content with real-world applications.
Sports Journalist
Johnson County Daily Journal
Franklin, IN
08.2023 - 11.2025
- Relationship & Trust Building: Cultivated strong professional networks with athletic coaches, players, and university scouts to secure deep-dive insights and facilitate high-profile interviews.
- Data Synthesis: Researched historical athletic statistics and emerging sports trends to deliver high-credibility, highly engaging written content under strict, fast-paced deadlines.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, INBachelor of Arts - Telecommunications
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, INSkills
- Holistic Student Development
- At-Risk Student Intervention
- Clinical Supervision & Mentorship
- Data-Informed Retentive Strategies
- High Emotional Intelligence
- Crisis Management & Resolution
Accomplishments
- Workforce Mentorship: Selected by administration to provide clinical supervision, evaluation, and career coaching for 12 university student teachers, successfully launching them into professional educational careers.
- Institutional Recognition: Two-time recipient of the MCCSC Star Award for Excellence in Education (2017 & 2023), chosen individually by campus principals from a pool of over 30 faculty members for exceptional leadership and student support.
Timeline
Sports Journalist
Johnson County Daily Journal
08.2023 - 11.2025
Educator
Monroe County Community Schools Corporation (MCCSC)
08.1997 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Telecommunications
Indiana State University
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana University Bloomington