Scott Norman
Boise
Summary
Education Specialist with 16+ years of experience supporting low-income, first-generation, and at-risk high school students through individualized academic mentoring, executive functioning coaching, and college/career readiness planning. Recognized for building innovative, data-driven systems that streamline documentation, strengthen instructional decision-making, and improve student outcomes. Collaborative, student-centered, and experienced in workshops, small-group facilitation, and transition planning.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Specialist / Case Manager
San Marcos High School – San Marcos Unified School District
01.2010 - Current
- Provide 1:1 and small-group academic mentoring, executive functioning coaching, and college/career readiness support.
- Develop and monitor individualized learning and transition plans; maintain accurate, confidential progress documentation.
- Design and deliver workshops on study skills, test readiness, self-advocacy, and postsecondary planning.
- Build data systems integrating assessment results, teacher feedback, and IEP goal data to improve decision-making.
- Create transition placement tools that support equitable 8th-to-9th grade course recommendations.
- Lead co-teaching collaboration efforts and promote inclusive classroom practices.
- Develop strong relationships with students and families to support goal-setting and postsecondary readiness.
Boys’ Golf Coach
San Marcos High School
01.2010 - Current
- Mentor student-athletes and reinforce academic expectations.
- Develop leadership, resilience, and interpersonal skills through structured coaching.
- Coordinate team operations and communication with families and staff.
Site Substitute Teacher
Mission Hills High School & San Marcos High School
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Delivered classroom instruction across subjects; supported daily operations and student engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of California, San Diego
01.1990
Education Specialist Teaching Credential - undefined
National University
01.2010
Skills
- Academic Mentoring
- College Admissions & Financial Aid Guidance
- Workshop Development
- Executive Functioning Coaching
- Case Management
- Small-Group Instruction
- Data Tracking & Documentation
- First-Generation Student Support
- Collaborative Problem Solving
- Communication
- Google Workspace
- Student Information Systems
- Django/MySQL
- Google Apps Script
Timeline
Education Specialist / Case Manager
San Marcos High School – San Marcos Unified School District
01.2010 - Current
Boys’ Golf Coach
San Marcos High School
01.2010 - Current
Site Substitute Teacher
Mission Hills High School & San Marcos High School
01.2008 - 01.2010
Education Specialist Teaching Credential - undefined
National University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of California, San Diego