Dawn A. Hopkins
Liverpool
Summary
Results-driven Assistant Superintendent for Instruction with extensive experience in administration, curriculum development, and instructional pedagogy. Achieved significant educational improvements through strategic initiatives, data analysis, and thorough planning. Core competencies include educational leadership, program evaluation, and effective communication, all aimed at creating an inclusive learning environment. Committed to advancing educational practices for the benefit of students, educators, and the wider community.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Educational Consultant
Current Position
09.2019 - Current
- Collaborate with diverse educational organizations to achieve successful results.
- Develop and implement educational plans for clients, including setting goals and objectives.
Assistant Superintendent for Instruction, PK-12
North Syracuse Central School District
North Syracuse
08.2012 - 09.2019
- Implemented educational programs impacting 8800 students and 2200 staff members.
- Managed supervision strategies for leadership staff including directors, principals, and instructional teams.
- Crafted detailed strategic growth plans for professional advancement.
- Facilitated professional learning in literacy, social-emotional learning, equity, behavior management, cooperative and collaborative learning, standards-based grading, assessment, data analysis.
- Established processes for gathering data to assess district professional development requirements and training efficacy.
- Spearheaded implementation of Professional Learning Communities (PLC), establishing systems for accountability and communication.
- Designed Professional Learning Walk framework to standardize practices.
- Co-developed the district's vision, mission, and comprehensive strategic plan.
- Secured funding for district initiatives by collaborating with state and local leaders.
- Secured numerous federal, state, and local grants worth $3.5 million.
- Directed development and supervision of improvement plans for identified schools.
- Contributed to writing and presentation of the Strengthening Teacher and Leader Effectiveness initiative.
- Managed personnel matters including hiring decisions, disciplinary actions, employee relations issues.
- Cultivated positive relationships with parents and staff to facilitate school operations and student success.
- Provided technical assistance regarding appropriate use of technology tools for classroom instruction.
- Served as a liaison between the district office and school sites during times of transition or crisis management.
- Advised principals on issues related to instructional leadership, school culture, budgeting, staffing, scheduling, safety and security procedures.
Assistant Superintendent for Instruction, K-12
Baldwinsville Central School District
Baldwinsville
12.2006 - 08.2012
- Supported leadership growth in a school system serving 5600 students and employing over 1000 staff members.
- Wrote and secured various federal, state, and local grants.
- Supervised, evaluated, and provided feedback to K-12 teachers, administrators, and staff members.
- Formulated professional development plans to promote staff growth in instruction and assessment practices.
- Developed and implemented district-wide curriculum standards, assessments, and instructional materials.
- Facilitated staff meetings to convey policy changes and hear employee input.
Supervisor of Curriculum & Instruction
Baldwinsville Central School District
Baldwinsville
01.2003 - 12.2006
- Designed and monitored instructional strategies to align K-12 curriculum with standards.
- Directed strategic alignment of practices within district-wide professional training.
- Managed performance evaluations for K-12 educators, administrators, and staff.
Elementary Principal
Phoenix Central School District
Phoenix
08.1999 - 12.2003
- Managed approximately 185 instructional and support staff in a K-5 setting.
- Enhanced literacy programs for K-8 educators in Phoenix CSD and Altmar-Parish-Williamstown CSD.
- Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education K-12
Bradley University
Peoria, IllinoisMaster of Science - Elementary Education/Curriculum Development
SUNY Oswego
Oswego, NYCertificate of Advanced Study - Educational Administration
SUNY Oswego
Oswego, NYSkills
- Instructional leadership
- Curriculum development
- Literacy programming
- Data analysis
- Collaborative education techniques
- Educational technology integration
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Equitable teaching practices
- Leadership Development
- Team collaboration
- Change management
- Policy development
- Coaching and mentoring
- Strategic planning
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
Accomplishments
- OCM BOCES Administrator/Advocate of the Year Award
Timeline
Independent Educational Consultant
Current Position
09.2019 - Current
Assistant Superintendent for Instruction, PK-12
North Syracuse Central School District
08.2012 - 09.2019
Assistant Superintendent for Instruction, K-12
Baldwinsville Central School District
12.2006 - 08.2012
Supervisor of Curriculum & Instruction
Baldwinsville Central School District
01.2003 - 12.2006
Elementary Principal
Phoenix Central School District
08.1999 - 12.2003
Bachelor of Science - Education K-12
Bradley University
Master of Science - Elementary Education/Curriculum Development
SUNY Oswego
Certificate of Advanced Study - Educational Administration
SUNY Oswego
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