Thomas Bousquet
Westerly,RI
Summary
Experienced Stonington Public Schools Administrator with a proven record of promoting student growth and success, collaborative program development, and positive school climate. Seeking the opportunity to be considered for the Deans Mill School Principal position.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal of Guidance & Student Supports
Stonington High School
07.2023 - Current
- Coordinated School Counseling Department
- Oversaw Course Selection
- Introduced Career Pathway Program
- Introduced "On the Spot" Admissions Day
- Test Coordinator
- Conducted Teacher & Counselor Evaluations
- School Crisis Team Member
- SPS PDEC Member
Assistant Principal
Deans Mill School
07.2015 - 07.2023
- Oversaw Response to Intervention Program
- Managed Student Discipline and Positive Behavioral Supports
- Helped coordinate the general operations and safety of the building
- Teacher Supervision & Evaluation
- Helped formulate School Improvement Plan
- Member School Data Team, Welcoming Schools, Climate & Culture Team, & Crisis Response Team
- Regular data analysis regarding student growth and behavior
- Facilitated professional development workshops to promote best teaching practices
- Implemented effective communication channels between administrators, teachers, students, and parents to foster strong relationships within the school community.
- Actively participated in district-level meetings to contribute insights on policies affecting DMS & SPS
Director of Guidance
Fitch High School
07.2014 - 07.2015
- Organized Master Schedule
- Coordinated School Counseling and Mental Health Departments
- Crisis Response Team
- Teacher/Counselor Evaluation
Director of Guidance/Coordinator
Stonington High School
07.2013 - 07.2014
- Organized School Counseling Activities
- Organized Course Selection
- Served as Coordinator of Special Education and Fine & Applied Arts Departments.
Middle School Deans of Students at PMS & MMS
Stonington Public Schools
07.2011 - 07.2013
- Managed Student Discipline & Student Supports
- School Climate Coordinator
- Unified Programming Coordinator
- Collaboration with Building Principals on daily operations of each building.
Co-Director of Guidance
Stonington High School
07.2009 - 07.2011
- Shared Department Head Responsibilities
- Helped develop Advisory Program
- College & Career Planning
Guidance Counselor
Mystic Middle School
07.2007 - 07.2009
- Supported students emotional and academic needs
- Coordination State Testing
- 504 Case Management
- Coordinated Student Assistance Team
Guidance Counselor
Fairview Veterans Memorial Middle School
07.2006 - 06.2007
- 7th Grade Caseload
- Managed Student Success Plans
- Counseled Students
- Member of School Crisis Team
- Helped Manage MCAS Testing.
Special Education Teacher
Fairview Veterans Memorial Middle School
08.2003 - 07.2006
- Served as 8th Grade Inclusion Teacher
- Case Managed Students with Learning and Emotional Disabilities
- Co-taught in academic subjects
- Taught a self contained math class
- Differentiated instruction to meet the unique needs of learners
Education
Intermediate Administrator & Supervisor Program - School Administration
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT05-2010
C.A.G.S. - Education
Elms College
Chicopee, MA05-2008
Master of Science - School Counseling
Cambridge College
Cambridge, MA07-2005
Bachelor's Degree - Special Education And Psychology
Westfield State University
Westfield, MA05-2003
Skills
- Leadership
- Innovative Program Development
- Student Centered
- Relationship Builder
- School Safety
- Data Driven
- Experienced
- Collaborative
- Consensus Builder
Accomplishments
- CT Intermediate Administration & Supervisor (092), Professional Certificate
- CT School Counselor (068), Professional Certificate
- CT Comprehensive Special Education (165), Initial
Timeline
Assistant Principal of Guidance & Student Supports
Stonington High School
07.2023 - Current
Assistant Principal
Deans Mill School
07.2015 - 07.2023
Director of Guidance
Fitch High School
07.2014 - 07.2015
Director of Guidance/Coordinator
Stonington High School
07.2013 - 07.2014
Middle School Deans of Students at PMS & MMS
Stonington Public Schools
07.2011 - 07.2013
Co-Director of Guidance
Stonington High School
07.2009 - 07.2011
Guidance Counselor
Mystic Middle School
07.2007 - 07.2009
Guidance Counselor
Fairview Veterans Memorial Middle School
07.2006 - 06.2007
Special Education Teacher
Fairview Veterans Memorial Middle School
08.2003 - 07.2006
Intermediate Administrator & Supervisor Program - School Administration
Sacred Heart University
C.A.G.S. - Education
Elms College
Master of Science - School Counseling
Cambridge College
Bachelor's Degree - Special Education And Psychology
Westfield State University