Nicole SHULER-GEER
Summary
Detail-oriented, diverse, and seasoned team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Focus is holistic, and based heavily on student, community, and school well-being initiatives as means for deterrence, prevention and mitigation.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Manager/Planner
Delaware Emergency Management Agency/Department of Safety and Homeland Security
2019.04 - Current
- Oversight of all of Delaware's 237 public and charter schools for legal compliance, Emergency Plans and standards
- Act as The Comprehensive School Safety Subject Matter expert for standards and practices for Delawares Schools
- Maintain current understanding of local, state and federal guidelines for emergency response.
- Build and strengthen relationships to manage effective planning and implementation of emergency response strategies.
Board member
The YMCA of Delaware/Middletown Branch
2018.01 - Current
- Assist in initiatives for this leading non-profit organization that is committed to strengthening the community through areas such as youth development, social responsibilities, and healthy lifestyles.
- Served as advocate and ambassador for organization by fully engaging, identifying, and securing resources and partnerships to advance mission.
Adjunct Professor
Wilmington University
2014.01 - Current
- Administer instruction to students to include guidance and assistance in various areas
- Evaluate, and grade student's knowledge in accordance with syllabi and college requirements and determine alternatives for the student's success to achieve promotion from the courses if needed
- Advise and guide students in academic and personal areas to maximize their success.
Chair of The Board
Victims' Voices Heard
2017.11 - 2022.12
- Managed and provided leadership to the board of directors of the non-profit organization whose mission is centered around restorative justice.
- Led organization in setting goals and strategies.
- Contributed to values, goals and strategic vision of organization.
Department Chairperson/Instructor
Delaware Technical and Community College
2001.08 - 2019.04
- Managed and successfully led an academic department consisting of three separate degree programs
- Represented the Department for various functions to administration as well as outside constituencies
- Advocated for the mission of the department to include developing and articulating department goals
- Monitored and utilized the departmental budget
- Managed two separate learning systems within the college for the entire department to ensure accuracy, collaboration, and consistency
- Examined, created and altered curriculum and course offerings
- Sought out and review potential articulations with other institutions and agencies
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Reviewed and apply current materials, create syllabi, lesson plans, and assessments for instruction delivery
- Administered instruction to students to include guidance and assistance in various areas
- Evaluate, and grade student's knowledge in accordance to syllabi and college requirements to determine alternatives for the student's success to achieve promotion from the courses if needed
- Advised and guided students in academic and personal areas to maximize their success
- Assisted in the evaluation and changes of the programs, course master schedules, ordering of supplies, completion of new hire packets, development of new degree programs and courses, and adjunct management
- Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
- Served on several committees.
- Observed, coached and mentored department staff.
- Built collaborative team of adults dedicated to joint attainment of department goals.
Senior Officer
Operation Safe Streets/Governor's Task Force
1998.08 - 2008.08
- Worked in conjunction with The Wilmington Police Department and The Delaware State Police as well as several other State Federal, and local agencies and entities to ensure compliance with The Delaware Codes, Laws, Court Orders and missions
- Duties included the monitoring of individuals to ensure compliance with the law
- Enforce the Operation Safe Streets/Governor's Task Force mission of an anti-drug, anti-gun, and anti-violence society through knowledge of laws, policies and procedures and investigative measures
- Ensured offenders were in compliance with court orders as well as oversee evaluations and referrals as determined
- Led and assisted with the instruction of policy, procedure and fundamentals to academy cadets, officers and all staff.
Instructor
Law Enforcement Training Academy
2005.01 - 2007.01
- Directed and assisted in the instruction and fundamentals to Probation and Parole cadets, Correctional Officer Cadets, sworn officers, and staff
- Revised and created training to include lesson plans, policies and procedures
- Coordinated training for new and existing officers with other agencies
- Evaluate, and determine individual's successful completion of courses and or programs
- Deliver instruction to the entire correctional staff of The Delaware Department of Correction on Emergency Preparedness.
Legal Assistant
Schmittinger and Rodruguez Law Firm
1996.01 - 1998.01
- Prepared legal documents for filing with various courts, researched legal materials, prepared briefs, met with clients to obtain pertinent information regarding legal matters and cases.
Education
Doctor of Social Science (DDocSci) -
Wilmington University
New Castle, Delaware | AdmittedM.S., Administration in Justice/Behavioral Concentration -
Wilmington College
New Castle, Delaware01.2005
B.S., Behavioral Science -
Wilmington College
New Castle, Delaware01.2000
A.A., Criminal Justice -
Delaware Technical and Community College
Dover, Delaware01.1997
Skills
- Hazard Mitigation
- Regional Planning
- Creative Design
- Emergency Management Procedures
- Emergency Preparedness
- Program Operations
- Vulnerability Assessments
- Training Employees
- Supervision and Leadership
Accomplishments
*Creation and implementation of State Emergency Guidelines for all Delaware Schools
*Creation and implementation of required Infrastructure Assessments for all Delaware Schools
*Creation and implementation of required After Action Reports for all Delaware School Lock-downs and Table Tops
*Creation and implementation of State wide Safety and Wellness suite (Anonymous Reporting app, Behavioral and Suicide Threat Assessments and Case Management System)
* Responsible for conversion of Emergency Management Platforms
*College Psychology Professor
*Crisis Intervention Certified
*TIA Certified
*Psychological First Aid and CISM trained
*ALICE Instructor
*CPTED Certified
Certification
- Certified in CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design)
- Certified CRASE Instructor (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events)
- Certified ALICE Instructor (Active Shooter Response Training)
- Certified TIA (Trauma Informed Approaches facilitator)
- Certified Emergency Preparedness Instructor
- Certified Firearms Instructor
- Certified Counter Terrorism Instructor
- Certified Conflict Resolution Instructor
- Certified Interpersonal Communication Skills Instructor
Affiliations
- Safety and Security Task Force member for Appoquinimick School District
- National Association of School Resource Officers Member
- Board Member YMCA of Delaware
- Member of Save The Bay, Arbor Day, and Wildlife Federation
- Mother of two wonderful boys
- I love to camp, hike, boat, target shoot and garden
Awards
- Appoquinimick School District Award for Contributions to School Safety
- Governor's Leadership Award (George H.W. Bush, Pete DuPont, and Michael Castle)
- Creation of The Delaware Department of Correction/DTCC Correctional Officer Certificate
- Letter of Appreciation, Delaware Department of Correction Employee Development Center
- Letter of Appreciation, Delaware Department of Correction Commissioner
- Letter of Appreciation, Delaware Department of Correction Commissioner
- Certificate of Appreciation, Delaware Department of Correction Probation and Parole
- Certificate of Appreciation, Delaware Department of Correction Probation and Parole
- Certificate of Appreciation, Delaware Department of Correction Probation and Parole
- Official commendation, Delaware Department of Correction Bureau of Community Corrections
- Human Resources and Development Commendation, Delaware Department of Correction
- Letter of Appreciation, Former Basic Officer Training Course Cadet
- Certificate of Appreciation, Criminal Justice Organization, Delaware Technical and Community College
- Outstanding Professional Instruction in the field of Criminal Justice, Delaware Technical and Community College
- Special Forces Award, Delaware Department of Correction
- Outstanding Professional Instruction in the field of Criminal Justice, Delaware Technical and Community College
- Bureau Level Commendation, Delaware Department of Correction Bureau Chief
- Letter of Recognition, Delaware Department of Correction Employee Development Center
- Official Commendation, Delaware Department of Correction Probation and Parole
Timeline
Emergency Manager/Planner
Delaware Emergency Management Agency/Department of Safety and Homeland Security
2019.04 - Current
Board member
The YMCA of Delaware/Middletown Branch
2018.01 - Current
Chair of The Board
Victims' Voices Heard
2017.11 - 2022.12
Adjunct Professor
Wilmington University
2014.01 - Current
Instructor
Law Enforcement Training Academy
2005.01 - 2007.01
Department Chairperson/Instructor
Delaware Technical and Community College
2001.08 - 2019.04
Senior Officer
Operation Safe Streets/Governor's Task Force
1998.08 - 2008.08
Legal Assistant
Schmittinger and Rodruguez Law Firm
1996.01 - 1998.01
Doctor of Social Science (DDocSci) -
Wilmington University
M.S., Administration in Justice/Behavioral Concentration -
Wilmington College
B.S., Behavioral Science -
Wilmington College
A.A., Criminal Justice -
Delaware Technical and Community College
- Certified in CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design)
- Certified CRASE Instructor (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events)
- Certified ALICE Instructor (Active Shooter Response Training)
- Certified TIA (Trauma Informed Approaches facilitator)
- Certified Emergency Preparedness Instructor
- Certified Firearms Instructor
- Certified Counter Terrorism Instructor
- Certified Conflict Resolution Instructor
- Certified Interpersonal Communication Skills Instructor
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