James Hopson
Brighton,CO
Summary
Experienced educator with a strong background in co-teaching and student support. Expertise in relationship building and parent communication to facilitate student progress and create inclusive classroom environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
School District 27J
Brighton, CO
07.2023 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans to address diverse learning needs of students.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create inclusive classroom environments.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Monitored and assessed student progress, adjusting instructional methods accordingly.
Special Education Teacher
Jurupa Unified School District
Jurupa Valley, CA
08.2018 - 06.2023
- Implemented behavior management strategies to support student engagement and success.
- Facilitated communication between parents and staff regarding student development and resources.
- Developed individualized education plans to address diverse learning needs of students.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create inclusive classroom environments.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Substitute Teacher
Jurupa Unified School District
Jurupa Valley, CA
10.2015 - 05.2018
- Delivered engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs.
- Managed classroom behavior, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Implemented instructional strategies to reinforce core curriculum objectives.
- Collaborated with educators to support individualized education programs (IEPs).
Education
Master of Science - Education
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA12-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA06-2014
Skills
- Individual education plans
- IEP implementation
- Small group instruction
- Relationship building
- Co-teaching experience
- Collaborative teamwork
- Parent communication
- Student support
- Positive role model
- Classroom Teacher experience
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
School District 27J
07.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Jurupa Unified School District
08.2018 - 06.2023
Substitute Teacher
Jurupa Unified School District
10.2015 - 05.2018
Master of Science - Education
California Baptist University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, San Bernardino