Carter Hopkins-Croak
Chicago,IL
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Little Green Tree House
Chicago
10.2023 - Current
- Assist classroom teacher with general responsibilities including leading activities, storytime, group centers, individual play, and art activities.
- Maintain a clean classroom environment by sweeping, sanitizing, and tidying room multiple times daily.
- Providing social and emotional support to children throughout the day.
- Monitoring group play while using indoor and outdoor playground equipment.
- Modeling safe and healthy behaviors such as handwashing and using kind language throughout the day.
Pre-K Program Paraeducator
Freeport School District #145
Freeport
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with classroom teacher to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Laminated teaching materials to increase durability under repeated use.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Maintained a clean classroom environment by sweeping and sanitizing tables, floors, and toys multiple times a day.
Summer Camp Counselor
Family YMCA of Northwest Illinois
Freeport
06.2019 - 08.2022
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities and on field trips.
- Implemented camp activities fostering physical, social, and emotional growth.
- Organized and guided group activities with coworkers to ensure camper engagement and entertainment.
- Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
- Communicated with families to keep parents informed on child's camp experience and address any concerns or issues.
- Prepared afternoon snack for up to 60 children.
After School Tutor
Boys and Girls Club of Freeport Il
Freeport
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with teachers and students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Tutored struggling, average, and advanced students in course materials.
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
- Conducted group tutoring sessions to help students engage active learning and critical thinking skills.
- Met with supervisors and coworkers to implement new strategies and ideas.
Specialized Paraprofessional
Freeport School District #145
Freeport
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Kept classroom workspace clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Implemented lesson plans for students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
School Aged Childcare Site Coordinator
Family YMCA of Northwest Illinois
Freeport
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly behaviors.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Provided a grocery/supply order to my director weekly to ensure all supplies/groceries were stocked.
Education
High School Diploma -
Freeport Senior High School
Freeport05.2019
Skills
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Classroom management
- Organization of materials
- Problem solving
- First aid and CPR
- Activity instruction
Certification
ELS PARA License - ISBE - valid through 6/30/2026
Hobbies and Interests
- Photography
- Music - Vocal and instrumental
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 05/23/01
Timeline
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Little Green Tree House
10.2023 - Current
Pre-K Program Paraeducator
Freeport School District #145
08.2022 - 06.2023
After School Tutor
Boys and Girls Club of Freeport Il
12.2021 - 06.2022
Specialized Paraprofessional
Freeport School District #145
01.2021 - 06.2022
School Aged Childcare Site Coordinator
Family YMCA of Northwest Illinois
08.2020 - 06.2022
Summer Camp Counselor
Family YMCA of Northwest Illinois
06.2019 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Freeport Senior High School