Nicole

Scheppers
14552 W. White Hawk Ct. — Boise, ID 83713
Phone: 818-312-7497 — E-Mail: nascheppers@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE
Motivated, committed, and collaborative educational leader who promotes development in curriculum and
instruction by implementing, coordinating, and overseeing a comprehensive, rigorous educational program of a
school; ensuring the growth of every student by advocating, nurturing and sustaining a school culture and holistic
instructional program that results in high expectations for all students and staff professional growth; while also
promoting the success of all students by ensuring appropriate management relative to finance, personnel,
fundraising and development, marketing and enrollment, and collaboration among all stakeholders.

Dynamic educator who demonstrates outstanding skills including: professionalism, excellent oral and written
communication skills, organizational ability and interpersonal strengths, willing to work with governing
authorities, faculty, staff, families and students in order to build strong relationships between school and
community.

EDUCATION
Master of Education 2014
University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
• Major: Educational Administration, Principal Leadership Institute (PLI) emphasis on Social Justice
Master of Arts 2009
New York University, New York, NY
• Major: Literacy
Bachelor of Arts 2005
Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA
• Major: Liberal Studies – Elementary Education; Concentration and Minor in Spanish
• Dean’s List: Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society

CERTIFICATION
Idaho Education Credential
• Administrator: School Principal Pre-K-12, Expires 08/31/2024
• Standard Elementary: All Subjects K/8, Expires 08/31/2024
California State Credentials
• Administrative Services Credential: Document #180032803, Expires 06/01/2024
• Multiple Subject Teaching Credential: Document # 090103046, Expires 06/01/2024

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
Centennial High School Boise, ID July 2018 - Current
Assistant Principal
• Redesigned, improved and organized school website (https://www.westada.org/chs)
• Regularly maintain and update of school website.
• Plan, implement and monitor the school’s social media accounts (Instagram and Facebook -
@centennialhighpatriots).
• Represent the school across social media channels as the sole “voice” of the school. Respond to comments,
compile campaigns and create content. Provide the school with the guidance needed to enhance online
presence.
• Assists in the establishment of goals and objectives for the school.
• Provides leadership in planning, implementing and evaluating instructional programs.
• Organize and facilitate High Reliability Schools (HRS) Level 1 completion and Level 2 implementation.
• Provides leadership in teaching techniques, innovation and class organization.
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• Represent the building administrative team on school district committees as assigned.

• Coordinate student teachers and other university observers within building as assigned.
• Manage specific academic departments as assigned.
• Coordinate and implement ISAT, PSAT and SAT testing for students in grades 10-12.
• Assists in the process of interviewing, evaluating, and selecting new staff members.
• Assists in the determination of staff needs.
• Evaluate personnel and assist in the determination of goals to improve performance.
• Prepare formal evaluations as directed by Board policy and administrative regulations.
• Shall assist in the direction, supervision, and evaluation of the building instructional program.
• Assists in the maintenance and improvement of the quality of the instructional program by being
responsible for teacher implementation of the curriculum.
• Supervises extra and co-curricular activities in the school at the direction of the high school principal.
• Enforces and establishes disciplinary procedures which allows due process to the rights of students;
familiarizes students, staff, and parents with the disciplinary procedures; hears and acts on behavior
problems referred to the principal’s office
• Coordinate special academic programs and award programs as assigned.
• Coordinate proficiency testing and other assessments (PSAT, SAT, ACT, AP exams)
• Assists in the communication between the school and the community
• Assist in the development and presentation of parent information and conference evening programs as
assigned by the building principal.

Alice C. Stelle Middle School Calabasas, CA July 2017 - June 2018
Assistant Principal
• Serve as acting Principal and sole administrator on campus for 70+ faculty/staff and 820+ students, grades
6-8 (January-May 2018) while Principal was on extended family/medical leave.
• Observe supervise and evaluate teachers and staff to further school’s vision; developing each child’s self-
worth and self-image to achieve academic excellence.
• Organize and effectively implement scheduling and administration of PSAT 8/9, CCASSPP and 7th grade
Fitnessgram.
• Assist with curriculum development instructional strategies and lesson planning and oversee classroom
activities creating an environment conducive to learning.
• Facilitate professional development experiences for faculty to support excellence throughout the school.
• Create and maintain lasting meaningful partnerships with community education institutions ranging from
private to non-profit to higher education.
• Supervise daily operations of school and address areas of improvement; coordinate various student
activities in line with the school’s mission and board policy in collaboration with the Parent Faculty Club
• Encourage the use of community resources, cooperates with the community in the use of school facilities,
interpret the school program for the community, and maintain communication with community members.
• Conceptualize the broad goals of the school and plans accordingly to ensure that procedures and schedules
are implemented to carry out the total school program.
• Evaluate student progress in the instructional program by means that include the maintaining of up-to-date
student data.
• Supervise and appraises the performance of the school staff.
• Identify the annual school objectives for the instructional, extracurricular, and athletic programs of the
school (SPSA Plan).
• Establish and maintain good relationships with students, staff, and parents; comply with established lines
of authority.
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal, PFC, Assistant Superintendent, LVUSD Cabinet, etc.

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Santa Rosa/Bishop Alemany School San Fernando, CA July 2015 - June 2017
Principal
• Supervise elementary school site composed of approximately 140 students, grades TK-8 with
approximately 10 certificated staff and 7 support staff.
• Serve as the chief administrator of in developing and implementing policies, programs, curriculum
activities, and budgets in a manner that promotes the educational development of each student and the
professional development of each staff member.
• Utilize site based management principles to develop and implement a school improvement plan for a
diverse student population.
• Research the availability of grants to subsidize the lack of school funding available through financially
assisted tuition income. Submit applications, assemble supporting documentation and compose
justification of the need. Successfully obtained grants ranging in value from $30,000 to $250,000 in both
monetary and technological funding.
• Ensure that the school program is compatible with the legal, financial and organizational structure of the
school system. Define the responsibilities and accountability of staff members and develop plans for
interpreting the school program to the community.
• Provide activities which facilitate the professional growth of the school staff and enhance the quality of the
instructional program.
• Ensure that instructional objectives for a given subject and/or classroom are developed, and involves the
faculty and others in the development of specific curricular objectives to meet the needs of the school
program. The principal provides opportunities for staff participation in the school program.
• Maintain inter-school system communication and seek assistance from office staff to improve performance.
• Orient and assist new staff and new students and provides opportunities for their input in the school
program.
• Manage, direct and maintain records on the materials, supplies and equipment which are necessary to
carry out the daily school routine; involve the staff in determining priorities for instructional purposes.
• Organize, oversee, and provides support to the various services, supplies, material, and equipment
provided to carry out the school program; make use of community resources.
• Serve on Archdiocese of Los Angeles (ADLA) Excellence Committee.
• Perform all other tasks and assumes such responsibilities as assigned by the Pastor and/or Assistant
Superintendent, etc.

St. Rose of Lima School Simi Valley, CA August 2014 –June 2015
Director of Curriculum and Instruction
General Administrative Tasks
• Attend Board meetings upon request as staff representative
• Assist the Principal, in cooperation with the leadership team, in coordinating the school's educational
programs effectively.
• Assist in development of curriculum goals.
• Performs all other tasks and assumes such responsibilities as assigned by the Principal, etc.
Staff Development
• Provide leadership in the overall design of a progressive educational program. Researches and
disseminates pertinent information.
• Assist in determination of specific educational programs and makes appropriate recommendations to the
Principal and Leadership Team
• Assume a leadership role in curriculum planning, implementation of state standards and development of
Graded Courses of Study.
• Assist with textbook selection and adoption program in cooperation with curriculum committees.
• Recommend the addition of new courses, grade placement of courses, credit allowance for courses, and

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graduation requirements.
• Assist the Principal and Leadership Team with coordination of staff development programs to ensure a
comprehensive curriculum.
• Assist, upon request, middle school and elementary administration in matters pertaining to curriculum.
• Assist in the professional development of the entry year mentor program.
Miscellaneous
• Manages the areas of curriculum and instruction.
• Provides leadership for the assessment of current instructional practices and curriculum and makes
recommendations for improvement in educational programs.
• Contributes to public information documents as requested by the Principal and Leadership Team.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
St. Rose of Lima School Simi Valley, CA August 2014 –June 2015
3rd Grade Teacher
• Create unit plans and curriculum maps in alignment with Common Core State Standards and the school
mission/philosophy; to appease a variety of learning modalities, provide students with a rich learning
environment and to establish cross-curricular connections
• Assess students in a variety of forms (formative and summative) in order to effectively inform instruction
• Administer STAR Testing, Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) and Assessment of Catechesis/Religious
Education (ACRE) assessments
• Develop cross-curricular novel units of study aligned with Common Core State Standards
• Accommodate and modify teaching to meet the needs of students with a Support Team Education Plan
(STEP) plan and participate in family STEP meetings
• Create weekly newsletters, update class web page and communicate daily with parents and guardians
about school and class on-goings, requirements, homework, projects, activities, etc.

Chaminade College Preparatory Chatsworth/West Hills, CA Summer: July 2013, July 2014
Center for Excellence: K-8 Teacher

St. John Eudes Chatsworth, CA June 2012 – June 2014
6th Grade Homeroom, ELA and Religion Teacher
7th-8th Grade Literature Teacher
Junior High Grade Level Leader and Mentor Teacher
Coach (girls and boys volleyball)

St. John Eudes Chatsworth, CA January 2012 – June 2012
5th Grade Teacher

HYDE Leadership Charter School Bronx, NY August 2009 – July 2011
1st Grade ELA/Math Teacher

Our Lady of Peace School North Hills, CA August 2006 – June 2008
2nd Grade Teacher

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS
• Actively utilize classroom technological equipment such as Tablet PCs, iPads, laptops, Smartboards,
AppleTV, and digital projectors; APPLE Certified Teacher

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• Computer Skills: Mac, Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Google, Social Media (Facebook, Instagram,
Twitter), Internet, web page design (WIX and Blackboard), e-mail
• Core Instructional Model (CIM) and Core Instructional Practices (CIP): Differentiated Instruction Training
• Create and actively maintain interactive course websites featuring course documents, enrichment
materials, and other relevant materials
• First Aid/CPR Certified
• Fluent Spanish speaker (read, write and speak)
• Regularly incorporate PowerPoint presentations, live streaming audio/video, and Internet-based
resources, including a variety of social networking platforms into professional development & instruction
• STAR Renaissance Learning Training and Certification
• WASC Visiting Team Committee Member (2013, 2015, 2016)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
• Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
• Association of California School Administrators (ACSA)

REFERENCES

Derek Bub Wendy Small
• Principal • Counselor
• Centennial High School • Centennial High School
• bub.derek@westada.org • small.wendy@westada.org
• 951-733-8213 • 514-914-5034

Tom Haener Sarah Everett
• Vice Principal • Counselor
• Centennial High School • Centennial High School
• Haener.tom@westada.org • Everett.sarah@westada.org
• 208-861-6936 • 760-221-2543

Amy Shumway Merle Price
• Vice Principal • PLI Lecturer/Field Supervisor
• Centennial High School • University of California, Los Angeles
• Shumway.amy@westada.org • mprice@gseis.ucla.edu
• 208-921-3500 • 310-780-5978

Jessi Dickinson
• Activities Director, Middle School Teacher
• Alice C. Stelle Middle School
• Dickinson.jessica@lvusd.org
• 661-755-5187