Christian Hopkins
Somers Point
Summary
Dynamic and inspiring educator with extensive experience in secondary public school settings. Skilled in effectively communicating with faculty, administration, and parents to foster strong relationships. Creates engaging and impactful lesson plans, cultivating a positive classroom atmosphere through mindfulness and empathy. Adaptable and knowledgeable, with a proven track record in diverse educational environments. Demonstrates the ability to support student learning effectively by adapting to different classroom dynamics. Maintains a positive and productive learning atmosphere through strong communication and classroom management skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Secondary
Ocean City School District
11.2024 - Current
- Incorporated real-world examples into lessons, making concepts more relatable and easier to understand for students.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, ensuring a safe and respectful atmosphere for all students.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
- Provided substitute teaching services across multiple grade levels and subjects, maintaining educational continuity in absence of regular teachers.
- Adapted quickly to different classroom settings and teaching assignments, demonstrating flexibility and resourcefulness.
- Maintained detailed records of student attendance, assignments, and progress for seamless transition back to regular teachers.
- Fostered positive classroom environment, managing student behavior and promoting respect.
Substitute Secondary
Kelly Educational Staffing
10.2024 - Current
- Assisted struggling students through one-on-one sessions, leading to increased academic success.
- Improved student comprehension by tailoring teaching methods to individual learning styles.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments, helping students identify areas of improvement and gain confidence in their abilities.
- Adapted lesson plans to accommodate diverse learners, including those with special needs or language barriers.
12th Grade College Bound ELA and Creative Writing Teacher
Lower Cape May Regional
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Collaborating and coordinating with Mentor teacher and implementation/modification of established curriculum
- Varying instructional strategies, creating prompts and modeling important authors and their structures
- Technology integration, and project based learning
- Data-driven instruction, ESOL experience, IEP implementation
Custodial Staff Member/Emergency Substitute Teacher
Caldera High School
09.2020 - 10.2022
- Ensuring a safe, hygienic school environment
- Certification in and usage of cleaning equipment and controlled chemicals
- Instructing students based on subject-or grade- specific curriculum
- Implementing substitute lesson plans
- Modeling professional appearance, attitude, and demeanor
- Demonstrating a respect and appreciation for diversity
Home School Instructor
Lower Cape May Regional
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Implementation of ELA curriculum and coordination with general education and special education teachers
- Student assessments
- Grading assignments
- Reports on student outcomes
- Working alongside parents to identify educational needs and develop plans
ELA Long-term Substitute, In class Aide, One on One Aide
Lower Cape May Regional
09.2008 - 01.2013
- Effectively managing a classroom of students by keeping students on task and dealing with behavioral issues
- Supplementing lesson plans
- Maintaining staff and student confidentiality
- Intervening in potential conflicts utilizing appropriate physical and/or therapeutic approaches for the purpose of diffusing confrontations and minimizing disruptions
- Communicating with supervising instructional staff, and a variety of healthcare professionals, and professional support for the purpose of communicating progress or implementing IEP objectives
- Escorting the student or students as needed
Education
Master of Arts - English Education (Secondary)
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT (Online)09-2024
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA01.2000
Skills
- Student engagement
- Positive reinforcement
- Cultural sensitivity
- Subject matter expertise
- Motivation techniques
- Classroom management
- Safety awareness
- Test proctoring
- Differentiated instruction
- Discipline
- Student records management
- Individualized care
Certification
- Teacher of English, CE NJ
- Teacher of English, CEAS NJ
Timeline
Substitute Secondary
Ocean City School District
11.2024 - Current
Substitute Secondary
Kelly Educational Staffing
10.2024 - Current
12th Grade College Bound ELA and Creative Writing Teacher
Lower Cape May Regional
10.2023 - 06.2024
Custodial Staff Member/Emergency Substitute Teacher
Caldera High School
09.2020 - 10.2022
Home School Instructor
Lower Cape May Regional
01.2012 - 01.2013
ELA Long-term Substitute, In class Aide, One on One Aide
Lower Cape May Regional
09.2008 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University of Massachusetts
Master of Arts - English Education (Secondary)
Western Governors University
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