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NICOLE MOON SIMKINS
Auburn,CA
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Summary
Accomplished and adaptable education professional with over 20 years of experience dedicated to driving student success and enhancing program effectiveness. Proven leader recognized for exceptional organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving abilities. Detail-oriented and collaborative, committed to delivering high-quality results while fostering positive learning environments that inspire students and colleagues. Passionate about leveraging expertise to create impactful educational experiences that empower learners to achieve their full potential.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Compliance Assistant
Innovative Education Management
08.2020 - Current
- Orchestrated scheduling and execution of 400+ individual education plan (IEP) meetings each school year to ensure effective communication among stakeholders.
- Managed adherence to education code standards throughout the IEP process, ensuring timely scheduling and effective facilitation of meetings.
- Facilitated timely and efficient meeting coordination by managing and prioritizing calendars for administrators and team members.
- Oversaw administration of master contracts to ensure effective service delivery through vendor coordination.
Executie Assistant
Executive Function Specialists & UpSkill Specialis
Remote
03.2026 - 03.2026
- Streamlined communication processes between departments, fostering collaboration and information sharing.
- Developed and maintained filing systems, improving document retrieval efficiency.
Secretary (Volunteer)
Lake of the Pines Sports and Activities Club
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Facilitated timely distribution of meeting agendas in coordination with club president to ensure participant preparedness.
- Ensured transparent documentation by meticulously maintaining attendance records for all board meetings.
- Ensured timely and organized documentation of official meeting minutes to support effective communication.
Content Creator
Goomi Academy
11.2024 - 08.2025
- Created and executed an asynchronous curriculum aimed at enhancing learner engagement and aligning with instructional objectives.
Cal TPA Professional Scoring Assessor
NCS Pearson Inc
01.2022 - 06.2025
- Conducted assessment scoring to ensure accuracy and consistency in evaluations as a professional scoring assessor.
Education Specialist
South Sutter Charter
08.2022 - 10.2022
Online Tutor
Shine Bright Learning Center
08.2020 - 04.2022
Online Teacher
Proximity Learning Inc
06.2021 - 01.2022
Music Teacher
Bowman Charter
09.2019 - 06.2020
Music Teacher
Folsom Middle
01.2017 - 01.2019
Music Teacher
California Virtual Academies
01.2014 - 01.2017
Music Teacher
Lammersville USD
01.2013 - 01.2014
Music Teacher
Berryessa USD
01.2009 - 01.2013
Music Teacher
Fremont USD
01.2008 - 01.2009
Music Teacher
Mount Diablo USD
01.2007 - 01.2008
Music Teacher
San Lorenzo USD
01.2006 - 01.2007
Music Teacher
Walnut Creek SD
01.2004 - 01.2006
Music Teacher
Tracy USD
01.2003 - 01.2004
Music Teacher
Mount Diablo USD
01.2002 - 01.2003
Education
Undergraduate And Professional Development Courses -
Diablo Valley College
05-2012
SB 2042 (CLAD Certified) K-12 Single Subject Music Credential - East Bay
California State University
06-2003
Bachelor of Arts - East Bay
California State University
06-2002
Skills
- Curriculum development and implementation
- Instruction-based problem solving
- Tailored instruction for diverse learners
- Implementation of hands-on learning techniques
- Skilled in conveying information effectively in multiple contexts
- Technology-Integrated Instruction (Classroom and eLearning environments)
- Student progress assessment to promote academic growth
- Execution-focused performance planning ensuring organization, collaboration, and successful execution
- Skilled in using Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Zoom, and Adobe Acrobat on both PC and Mac platforms
Accomplishments
- Scheduled over 100 successful IEP meetings in 2025, ensuring compliance and effective communication.
- Curriculum Design Success
- Developed over 20 curriculum modules for Goomi Academy, significantly enhancing learning, engagement, comprehension, and the effectiveness of asynchronous instruction.
- Efficient Schedule Management
- Coordinated schedules for over five administrators, more than fifteen teachers and members of the IEP Team.
- Performance Assessment Excellence
- Evaluated over 70 teaching performances, enhancing the precision of assessments.
Certification
K-12 Single Subject Music Credential (certification #250324179)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Executie Assistant
Executive Function Specialists & UpSkill Specialis
03.2026 - 03.2026
Secretary (Volunteer)
Lake of the Pines Sports and Activities Club
01.2025 - 12.2025
Content Creator
Goomi Academy
11.2024 - 08.2025
Education Specialist
South Sutter Charter
08.2022 - 10.2022
Cal TPA Professional Scoring Assessor
NCS Pearson Inc
01.2022 - 06.2025
Online Teacher
Proximity Learning Inc
06.2021 - 01.2022
Special Education Compliance Assistant
Innovative Education Management
08.2020 - Current
Online Tutor
Shine Bright Learning Center
08.2020 - 04.2022
Music Teacher
Bowman Charter
09.2019 - 06.2020
Music Teacher
Folsom Middle
01.2017 - 01.2019
Music Teacher
California Virtual Academies
01.2014 - 01.2017
Music Teacher
Lammersville USD
01.2013 - 01.2014
Music Teacher
Berryessa USD
01.2009 - 01.2013
Music Teacher
Fremont USD
01.2008 - 01.2009
Music Teacher
Mount Diablo USD
01.2007 - 01.2008
Music Teacher
San Lorenzo USD
01.2006 - 01.2007
Music Teacher
Walnut Creek SD
01.2004 - 01.2006
Music Teacher
Tracy USD
01.2003 - 01.2004
Music Teacher
Mount Diablo USD
01.2002 - 01.2003
SB 2042 (CLAD Certified) K-12 Single Subject Music Credential - East Bay
California State University
Bachelor of Arts - East Bay
California State University
Undergraduate And Professional Development Courses -
Diablo Valley College