Steve Scifres

11525 Ohio Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90025 310.405.2217 Sscifres@lvusd.org

OBJECTIVE:
Seeking the Assistant Principal position, where I can apply my leadership attributes to serve my colleagues
administrative needs and dedicate my professional career to the educational leadership.

EDUCATION:
Pepperdine University, Graduate School of Education and Psychology; Los Angeles, CA 2014
Master of Science in Administration and Preliminary Administrative Services Credential
Educational Leadership Academy

Pepperdine University, Graduate School of Education and Psychology; Los Angeles, CA 2006
Master of Arts in Education & Teaching Credential

Arizona State University 2004
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

CREDENTIALS:
California Preliminary Administrative Services Credential 2014
California Professional Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential Physical Education 2012
California Professional Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential English 2006


LEADERSHIP INITIATIVES:
Las Virgenes School District: Agoura High School
Response to Intervention (RtI) Program Director 2013 Present
Launched new RtI program in order to improve schools D/F grades
Presented program to faculty and secured 80% vote to institute two changes in Agoura High Schools
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Counsel 70 D/F students throughout the Fall semester, motivating them to reach higher levels of achievement
Improved D/F freshman grades by 23% when compared to previous years grades
Oversee all elements of RtI program, and facilitate process between teachers, counselors, and administrators

Acting Dean of Attendance 2013 Present
Asked by administration to serve as schools Dean of Attendance for four-month period
Discipline and counsel students with unexcused tardies or unexcused absences
Follow-up with teachers in order to ensure desired disciplinary action was taken
Explain to students poor attendance is a direct correlation to poor performance and motivate students to make
attendance a priority

First Neighborhood Day Camp
Camp Director 2011 Present
Plan, develop, and organize all camp activities, theme weeks, and after camp events
Interview, hire, mentor, and manage a staff of approximately 50 adults and teenagers
Demonstrate passionate energy to provide a lively experience for 5-12 year old campers
Organize and manage all financial operations of a $150,000 budget
Achieved a 30% increase in camps financial earnings and 25% increase in camps enrollment by providing an
improved camp program for campers and by building a positive reputation with parents



Las Virgenes School District: Agoura High School
Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach 2011 2013
Managed staff and delegated leadership among assistant coaches
Oversaw all program operations, including budgeting, scheduling, game management, and on-campus relations
Implemented high standards for behavior, resulting in enhanced reputation across surrounding communities as it
relates to sportsmanship
Coordinated parent involvement initiatives and facilitated parent conferences to enhance communication
Represented Agoura High School with pride, honor, and dignity

Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach 2007 2011
Elevated program to unprecedented levels of achievement by winning schools only two Marmonte League
Championships
Rebuilt program that was previously 1-13 in league play into a program that achieved a 26-0 season
Recruited, hired, and managed new staff for all levels
Acquired high levels of support from student body by actively promoting program on-campus
Facilitated administrative aspects of program and coordinated parent involvement opportunities

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Las Virgenes School District: Agoura High School
English Teacher, 9
th
12
th
Grades 2006 - Present
Utilize elite classroom management skills resulting in a positive learning environment which fosters student
achievement
Enhance student comprehension of English Language Arts curriculum through differentiated project based
learning and implementing high standards for student mastery
Collaborate with teachers on curriculum design and instructional needs as presented in data analysis

English I Level Lead 2013 - Present
Oversee curriculum development and revision for 9
th
grade English
Coordinate meetings on assessment practices in order to standardize process among nine 9
th
grade English
teachers
Lead meetings to determine scheduling, program logistics, and curriculum mapping

Physical Education Teacher, 9
th
12
th
Grades 2007-2013
Implemented high standards for athletic benchmarks resulting in better conditioned, more disciplined athletes
Taught students the concepts of leadership and teamwork through team-building drills designed to build trust
and dependence on one another
Organized variety of skill level drills and practices assisting athletes in reaching their peak performance level

COMMITTEE INVOLVEMENT:
Academic Council, Agoura High School
School Site Council, Agoura High School
CHARGE Committee, Agoura High School
Union Representative, Las Virgenes Educators Association
Every 15 Minutes Program Presenter

RESEARCH:
Pepperdine University, Participatory Action Research Leadership Project: Response to Intervention (RtI)

HONORS/AWARDS:
Los Angeles Times Coach of the Year
California Interscholastic Federation Coach of the Year
Ventura County Coach of the Year
Marmonte League Coach of the Year
Agoura High School Charger of the Month
Marmonte League Champion, 2009-2010 & 2010-2011