Hi, I’m
Jocelyn Hooper
Shreveport,LA
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
31
years of professional experience
Work History
St John Berchman's Cathedral School
Classroom Teacher
08.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Teach 6th, 7th, and 8th grade math, pre-algebra, and algebra I.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
Louisiana Real Estate Commission (LREC)
REALTOR
01.1997 - Current
Job overview
- Designed, marketed, and sold new construction homes in four new and existing subdivisions in Shreveport
- Worked with buyers at all levels, from lot selection through to closing, including color and option selection
- Keller Williams Team Leader and CEO of Keller Williams' Bossier location
- First sales agent representing DSLD in the NWLA area
- Responsible for building the brand of DSLD Homes to the public, as well as the realtor community
- Continued real estate sales career as an independent contractor, currently holding my license at eXp Realty
- Manage 100% of my own sales and marketing business, from prospecting to closing
- My job does not end at closing, however, which is why my business is largely comprised of former clients and referrals.
- Resolved client concerns related to home purchases to maintain high satisfaction ratings.
- Advised and informed prospective clients on current market activities and conditions.
- Wrote contracts to outline sales and purchases of properties.
- Educated clients on changing or updating properties, buying, and selling techniques and processes to maintain curb appeal.
- Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
- Advertised client properties through websites, social media, and real estate guides.
- Negotiated, facilitated, and managed real estate transactions.
WESTAT National Assessment Of Educational Progress
Assessment Coordinator/Troubleshooter
09.2023 - 06.2024
Job overview
- Monitored testing sites and regulation adherence.
- Coordinated with administrators about matching assessments with curriculum.
- Monitored testing sights and regulation adherence.
- Collected test materials after assessments.
Caddo Parish School Board
Classroom Teacher
01.1997 - 01.2001
Job overview
- Educator in fourth, fifth, and eighth grade classrooms.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Dillard's Inc.
Sales Associate
01.1994 - 01.1997
Job overview
- Responsible for sales and promotion of fragrances and cosmetics.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
- Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
Education
Louisiana State University in Shreveport, Shreveport, LA
Masters of Education in Education/Psychology
05.2004
Louisiana State University in Shreveport, Shreveport, LA
Bachelors of General Studies
08.1995
Skills
- Sales
- Leadership
- Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Traditional Marketing
- Education
- Teaching
- Mentorship
- Communication
- Persuasion
- Negotiation
- Multi-Tasking
- Organization
- Real Estate Sales
- First-Contact Close & Beyond
Certification
- Louisiana Real Estate License, 1997, 12/31/24
- Louisiana Mortgage Originator's License, 12/01/24
- Certified Teacher in Louisiana, 1st-8th Grade
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
St John Berchman's Cathedral School
08.2024 - Current
Assessment Coordinator/Troubleshooter
WESTAT National Assessment Of Educational Progress
09.2023 - 06.2024
REALTOR
Louisiana Real Estate Commission (LREC)
01.1997 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Caddo Parish School Board
01.1997 - 01.2001
Sales Associate
Dillard's Inc.
01.1994 - 01.1997
Louisiana State University in Shreveport
Bachelors of General Studies
- Louisiana Real Estate License, 1997, 12/31/24
- Louisiana Mortgage Originator's License, 12/01/24
- Certified Teacher in Louisiana, 1st-8th Grade
Louisiana State University in Shreveport
Masters of Education in Education/Psychology
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