Michael Winchester
Manor,ND
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Texas School for the Deaf, adept in facilities management and crisis management. Excelled in supervising and training staff, significantly enhancing Social and Emotional Learning programs. Skilled in collaboration and policy enforcement, ensuring a safe, respectful environment. Achieved notable improvements in student support and safety protocols.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Supervisor
Texas School for the Deaf
02.2005 - 12.2024
- Supervises Residential Educators (DRE/NRE), Student Resources Specialists, and Student
Development Coordinators; hires staff, creates work schedules, evaluates their - Works with Student Resources Specialist and Student Development Coordinator in developing
programs/activities aligned with tiered services to support students’ Social and Emotional Learning. - Leads and/or participates in department-level MTSS program to evaluate programs and services.
- Ensures management that student behaviors and disciplinary issues are addressed individually in
accordance with the school’s policies and procedures and with dignity and respect for all students. - Collaborates with school leadership staff on the development and implementation of the District
Improvement Plan and the TSD Strategic Plan. - Ensures a healthy and safe environment in dormitories to promote positive social interaction.
- Assists in planning and conducting orientation/in-service training for residential staff.
- Coordinates parent contact information; coordinates student trust funds with parents; maintains regular
contact with parents and responds to parent’s requests and complaints. - Collects data, writes and submits electronic and hard copy reports; completes and submits
administrative paperwork including activity requests, food requests, trust fund forms, etc. - Communicates with Student Homegoing Coordinator concerning travel arrangements and Athletic
Department for sports programs. - Performs Level 1 Self-harm Screening.
- Responds to emergencies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Gallaudet University
Washington, DCAssociate of Science - Video Game Programmer
Austin Community College
Austin, TX08-2007
Associate of Science - Engineering
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA01-2000
High School Diploma -
Louisiana School For The Deaf
Baton Rouge, LA05-1994
Skills
- Safety awareness
- Facilities management
- Policy enforcement
- Crisis management
- Conference of Educational Administrators of Schools and Programs for the Deaf (CEASD)
- Conflict resolution
- Multitasking
- Collaboration skills
- Staff training
- Emergency response
Timeline
Residential Supervisor
Texas School for the Deaf
02.2005 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Gallaudet University
Associate of Science - Video Game Programmer
Austin Community College
Associate of Science - Engineering
Delgado Community College
High School Diploma -
Louisiana School For The Deaf
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