Nicole Wilson
Avon
Summary
A self-directed, action-oriented professional with over 10 years' experience in education and community service. Exceptional ability to establish cooperative, professional relationships with parents, staff, and administration. A self-starter with high energy enabling maximum and efficient work under pressure. Strive to build student self-esteem and encourage understanding of cultural diversity, gender differenced, and physical limitations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Guidance
Northwest Hendricks Community School Corporation
08.2022 - Current
- Provided trauma-informed individual and small-group counseling to support student mental health, behavior regulation, and social-emotional development
• Conducted suicide risk assessments, supported crisis intervention, and coordinated mental health referrals with community agencies
• Led 504 and IEP meetings in collaboration with families, teachers, and administrators to ensure appropriate student supports
• Served as Special Education Liaison and Teacher of Record for students receiving academic and behavioral services
• Taught a Basic Skills course for students with IEPs and 504 Plans focusing on academic support and skill development
• Delivered comprehensive college and career advising, including scholarship assistance, financial aid guidance, and postsecondary planning
• Coordinated PSAT, SAT, and ILEARN testing with a focus on student accessibility and compliance
• Supported McKinney-Vento students and managed 21st Century Scholars programming to promote college access and equity
• Facilitated Freshman Orientation and served as Freshman Class Sponsor to support student transition and engagement
• Collaborated with administration on discipline interventions using restorative and trauma-informed practices
• Developed and presented counseling-related PowerPoint presentations for students, staff, and families
Lead Life Coach
Wayne Township Adult Education
07.2020 - Current
- Lead Life Coach supervising multiple coaches to address and meet the needs of students with a multitude of barriers.
- COABE and IAACE Presenter.
- Perform Staff Evaluations.
- Attend Community Outreach Events.
- Co-Lead Student Ambassador Program.
- Created and Designed Life Coach Barrier Resource Wall in School Hallway.
- Prepared Student Success Stories.
- Created and Lead Virtual Resource Fair.
- Assist with Job Placement Collaborate and Refer Students to WorkOne.
- SEL Involvement in Wayne Township Schools.
- Career and Academic Counseling.
- Counsel and Assist Students in our ELL, HSE and Teen Classes.
- Networking in the Community with Ivy Tech, Immigrant Welcome, Indiana Legal Services, and USCIS.
- Translator for Students when assisting with barriers.
- Assist Students with Government Benefits (SNAP, TANF, Social Security, Medicaid and Medicare).
- Assist with Credential Evaluations.
RTI Assistant
Avon Intermediate School West
07.2018 - 10.2020
- Assisted classroom teacher with all duties in her class.
- Coordinated with Instructional Coach and School Counselor to assist with RTI program.
- Worked in classroom and small group setting with students who had ILP'S, IEP'S, 504'S and RTI plans.
- Proctored ILEARN testing.
- Administered small group testing.
- Participated in Book Study Eyes Are Never Quiet by Lori Desautels.
- Attended conference led by Lori Desautels addressing Childhood Trauma.
Independent Contractor-Tutor
Park Tudor
05.2015 - 05.2018
- Owned and managed my own tutoring business for grades second through eighth grade.
- Collaborated with School Psychologist, Administrators teachers, and parents to meet the needs of each student.
- Worked with students who had difficulty with Executive Functioning Skills, Reading Comprehension, Writing, History, Science, and Math.
- Supported students with ILP'S.
School Counselor
Hickory Elementary School
08.2004 - 05.2008
- Planned and implemented classroom guidance lessons and group counseling.
- Coordinated and administered LAS Link Assessment to English Language Learners.
- Administered, scored, and interpreted a number of emotional screenings.
- Planned and implemented bully prevention program.
- Diversity Club Sponsor.
- Chairperson of Case Conferences and General Education Intervention Team.
- Facilitator of High School Peer Program.
- Coordinator of the Adopt A Family Program.
- Assumed Administrative roles when administrator out of building.
Education
Master of Arts - Alternative Special Education License
UIndy
Indianapolis, IN08-2024
MASTERS - COUNSELING AND COUNSELOR EDUCATION
Indiana University-PURDUE University
Indianapolis, IN08.2004
BACHELOR - Kinesiology
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN05.2000
Skills
- Student engagement
- Mental health support
- Multicultural competence
- Training facilitation
- Academic advising
- Career counseling
- Online learning platforms
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Team building
Certification
- Indiana, School Counselor License
- Indiana, Physical Education Teacher License
- Indiana, Health and Safety Endorsement
Affiliations
- Coalition on Adult Basic Education
- Indiana Association for Adult and Continuing Education
Awards
Employee of the Month, Wayne Township Adult Education, 02/01/22
Professional References
- Dr.Kelly Grillo,
- Ginger Davis, Assistant Principal, Avon Middle School North, 317.490.7100
- Amy Nikol
- Marilyn Mulligan Marra, Retired School Principal, Hickory Elementary School, 317.777.3714
Timeline
Director of Guidance
Northwest Hendricks Community School Corporation
08.2022 - Current
Lead Life Coach
Wayne Township Adult Education
07.2020 - Current
RTI Assistant
Avon Intermediate School West
07.2018 - 10.2020
Independent Contractor-Tutor
Park Tudor
05.2015 - 05.2018
School Counselor
Hickory Elementary School
08.2004 - 05.2008
MASTERS - COUNSELING AND COUNSELOR EDUCATION
Indiana University-PURDUE University
BACHELOR - Kinesiology
Indiana University
Master of Arts - Alternative Special Education License
UIndy