Victor Newsome
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Proven School Counselor and Special Education Teacher with a track record of enhancing student well-being and academic success at MSD Washington Township Schools. Expert in individual counseling and crisis intervention, adept at fostering positive environments and promoting student advocacy. Achieved targeted interventions through data-driven strategies, significantly improving school climate and student outcomes.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
MSD Washington Township Schools
8550 Woodfield Crossing
08.1994 - 06.2023
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Implemented data-driven strategies to identify areas of need within the school population, leading to targeted interventions and support services.
- Managed 340 student caseload.
Special Education Teacher
Indianapolis Public Schools
120 E Walnut Street Indianapolis Indiana
06.1991 - 07.1994
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Monitored 10-12 Self Contained students in classroom.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Butler University
Indianapolis, IN06.2002
Master of Arts - Communications
Central State University
Wilberforce, OH08.1991
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Parkland College
Champaign, IL06.1988
Skills
- Individual Counseling
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Academic advisement
- Suicide Prevention
- Crisis Intervention
- Student Advocacy
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Academic Support
- Career guidance
Accomplishments
Center for Leadership Outstanding educator Nominee 2020,
Timeline
School Counselor
MSD Washington Township Schools
08.1994 - 06.2023
Special Education Teacher
Indianapolis Public Schools
06.1991 - 07.1994
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Butler University
Master of Arts - Communications
Central State University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Parkland College