Jennifer Hoppins
Educator
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Creative Educator and Writer on a mission to build inclusive communities through language learning and artistic expression. I am a working artist and life long learner with experience in teaching, writing, and the outdoors.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Visual Merchandiser/Sales Specialist
Recreational Equipment, Inc, REI
08.2020 - 08.2023
- Enhanced store sales by creating visually appealing and strategically placed product displays.
- Revamped store layout to improve customer flow and overall shopping experience, resulting in better customer satisfaction ratings.
- Provided ongoing feedback on display performance to store management, enabling continuous improvement in visual merchandising techniques.
- Coordinated with marketing team to create cohesive in-store promotional materials for special events and sales campaigns.
- Updated signage regularly to reflect current promotions or markdowns, improving clarity for customers seeking sale items within store environment.
Home Educator
Self
10.2010 - 05.2019
- Increased parental involvement in their children''s education by maintaining open communication lines and providing regular progress updates.
- Served as a mentor for struggling students, providing one-on-one guidance to improve academic performance over time.
- Developed individualized learning plans to accommodate diverse learner needs and promote academic growth.
- Assisted students with special needs through tailored instruction and additional resources to ensure their success in the classroom.
- Supervised extracurricular activities such as field trips or clubs to promote social interaction outside of the formal classroom setting.
- Presented a talk on the power of books at the Love to Learn Conference, 2016
- Organized engaging educational events like book clubs and poetry readings to showcase student achievements.
Library Services Assistant
Greensboro Public Library
05.2007 - 08.2008
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with the community.
- Volunteered in the ESOL Tutoring Program
- Instructor, Women's Literacy Class, ESOL
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature/Education Studies
Guilford College
Greensboro, NC 08.2003 - 05.2007
Skills
Instructional Design
English Language Instruction
Writing and Editing
Playwriting and Producing
Interviewing and Podcasting, Audio File Editing
Social Media, Wordpress, Microsoft Office
First Aid Training
Classroom Organization
Project-based learning
Timeline
Visual Merchandiser/Sales Specialist
Recreational Equipment, Inc, REI
08.2020 - 08.2023
Home Educator
Self
10.2010 - 05.2019
Library Services Assistant
Greensboro Public Library
05.2007 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature/Education Studies
Guilford College
08.2003 - 05.2007