Bronson D. Lewis
Cp. 346-***-****
*******@*****.***
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A self -motivated, results driven, flexible and goal-oriented administrator with experience leading “at risk” programs and special education services with a proven track record of building relationships with students and developing educators to have a passion for working with at risk students.
education, certifications & special achievements
M.A. Counseling, Prairie View A & M University
B.S. Criminal Justice, Prairie View A & M University
Generic Special Education K-12
Texas Counselor Certification K-12
Administration Certification K-12
Certified Trainer 7 Habits for Highly Effective Teens Administrator
Secondary Principal of the Year – Lewisville ISD (2011-12)
professional experience
8/23-Present- Red Oak Middle School-Student Success Counselor
Provide academic/guidance counseling to at risk students
Conducts group counseling for the entire student population 6-8 grade
Monitor and provide guidance/academic support for all students
Prepare students for life-long learning and support/counseling for behavior and various student situations that occur frequently during the school year.
Provide mentor, guidance groups and discipline interventions to reduce classroom disruptions, teacher referrals and discipline issues inside the school setting.
8/22-6/23- Corsicana ISD- High School Guidance Counselor
Provide academic/guidance counseling to at risk students
Conducts group counseling for the entire student population 9-12
Monitor and provide guidance/academic support for all students
Prepare students for life-long learning and support/counseling for behavior and various student situations that occur frequently during the school year.
Assist student with preparation for graduation, FASFA applications and preparation for life after high school.
6/2016- Present- Director/Founder-SIWEL Youth Services Non-Profit Organization
Contractor/Administrator for CPS in care, custody and control of Boys Group Home in Dallas Texas
11/2008- 6/2016- Lewisville ISD Night High School - Principal Night High School
Successfully recruited/graduated over 150 drop in students
Effectively trained and developed night school staff to work with our at risk population
Establish and built collaborative relationships with the outside community leaders by hosting NS Community Open House and Drop In Outreach information to businesses in the area
Led NS staff on frequent outreach activities by going door to door to help recruit, recover and retain students into the NS program.
Built a strong foundation of positive relationships with students and teachers to help maintain the success of drop out students in the NS program.
Consistently maintain open communication with drop out students after graduation assisting them with job applications, resumes, college information and job readiness.
Created the Drop Out Prevention Outreach team to help motivate students in LISD grades K-12 grade to stay in school.
Implemented Beyond Graduation program to propel students’ success after high school.
Established the “Tie Fraternity” a mentoring program for students at LLC and Night School designed to help students develop positive social skills.
8/2005-11/2008- Alief Learning Center (Alief ISD) - High School Counselor
Provided academic/guidance counseling to at risk students
Conducts group counseling for the at-risk population K-12
Conducted weekly training sessions for students who were charged with drug offenses in the district and assigned to the learning center.
Facilitator for Alief Learning Center “Parent University” to assist parents’ of students currently enrolled at Alief Learning Center with parenting skills to help foster and develop effective family relationships.
11/2003-10/2005- Depelchin Children’s Center- Case Manager II
Conducted monthly outreach activities in Fort Bend County to at risk families.
Help spread Child Abuse Prevention Outreach to over 100,000 citizens in the Fort Bend County area per month.
Provide counseling and referral services for families in the community
8/2002-5/2003- Missouri City Middle School (Fort Bend ISD)- Self Contained-SPED
Successfully assisted students currently assigned to the Adaptive Behavior Unit effective transition back into mainstream classes.
Head Coach and mentored 7th-8th grade students to 4 district titles in Football/Track and Basketball.
Sponsor and Mentor for Boys to Men Social Club.
2/1999-11/2001- Fort Bend County Juvenile Probation Department- Detention Superintendent
Responsible for the effective management of over 120 juveniles currently incarcerated in the Fort Bend County Juvenile Detention Center
Responsible for managing the overall budget, staffing, hiring of juvenile detention staff
Trained and developed staff to effectively deal with juveniles currently detained in the Fort Bend County Detention Center
8/1997-2/1999- Bryan Independent School District-Special Education Teacher (Long Term Substitute)
Implemented effective adaptive behavior strategies with at risk students in a self-contained classroom
Taught behavior modification techniques to students with behavioral deficits in an effort to successfully transition them back into mainstream classes.
8/1996-2/1999- Brazos County Juvenile Probation-Detention Shift Supervisor
Responsible for the care, custody and control of detained juveniles currently incarcerated in the Brazos County Juvenile Detention Center.
Effectively trained Juvenile Detention staff to effectively monitor assist and develop juveniles’ successful transition back into mainstream society.
Overall management and maintenance of detention operations and overall safety of juveniles.
2/1996-8/1996- Marlin County Juvenile Probation Department-ISP Officer
Care, custody and control of juveniles currently assigned to intensive supervision probation
Maintain case management and group counseling with detainees.
Helped developed guidance plans in collaboration with school personnel to assist probationers’ successful completion of probation conditions and supervision of conduct in schools.
2/1992-10/1995- Waller County Juvenile Probation Department- Detention Officer
Responsible for the care, custody and control of detained juveniles
Overall management and maintenance of detention operations
5/1991-8/1991- Texas A & M @ Galveston- Youth Counselor (Y.O.U.)
Camp Counselor/Tutor for summer enrichment program
Job training mentor for teens in program
Interest and Activities
Member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
Co-Rookie Teacher of the Year Missouri City Middle School
Coaching Youth sports
Director of Non Profit Organization Siwel Youth Services
Certified CPR/First Aid
7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Trainer/Facilitator
References available upon request