LAALICE W. HOPKINS
Harker Heights,TX
Summary
Talented and knowledgeable leader who is a professional and a dedicated problem solver. Bring over 15 years of valuable expertise to forward agency objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs, and improvements. Excellent collaborator, communicator with the ability to manage a team to produce high quality deliverables.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional School Improvement Manager
Texas Education Agency
04.2021 - Current
- Provide coaching and support to districts
- Supervise team of four specialists and lead various workstreams
- Established and maintained effective communication with all stakeholders
- Implemented successful coaching through professionalism, quality of care, and stakeholder satisfaction
- Spearheaded and implemented new projects/workstreams
Instructional Advocacy & Policy Specialist
North Carolina Association of Educators
02.2019 - 03.2021
- Managed five grants, leadership teams, and budgets housed in instructional advocacy department
- Effectively implemented, designed, & led multiple projects and established teams.
- Create & facilitate numerous professional development trainings
- Attend State Board of Education and policy meetings
Principal
Warren County High School
07.2017 - 02.2019
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- School performance increased from D (SPG-44) to C (SPG-56) in my first year.
Assistant Principal, Teacher
Nash County Public Schools
09.2011 - 06.2017
- School administrator at secondary level and teacher at elementary level.
- Supported teachers in learning and applying new skills through meaningful professional development.
- Served as liaison between parents and students.
- Led development and implementation of intervention into master schedule at high school.
- Oversaw and led PBIS and MTSS teams.
Coordinator & Project Manager
Down East Partnership for Children
07.2009 - 09.2011
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Supervised four specialists in Child Care Resource and Referral (CCRR) Department.
- Provided technical assistance to childcare providers on various issues: behavior, quality improvement, nutrition, physical activity, sanitation, environmental rating scales.
- Provided educational training & managed multiple budgets.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives
Education
Ed.D. - Higher Ed Admin.– Organizational Leadership
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA06.2023
Master of School Administration -
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC05.2016
Master of Science - Education
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN07.2011
Bachelor of Science - Birth- Kindergarten
East Carolina University, Birth
Greenville, Carolina, NC, North05.2009
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood
Beaufort County Community College
Washington, NC05.2006
Skills
- Planning and Coordination
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Training and Development
- Staff Training
- Project Management
- Organizational Development
- Verbal and Written Communication
Timeline
Regional School Improvement Manager
Texas Education Agency
04.2021 - Current
Instructional Advocacy & Policy Specialist
North Carolina Association of Educators
02.2019 - 03.2021
Principal
Warren County High School
07.2017 - 02.2019
Assistant Principal, Teacher
Nash County Public Schools
09.2011 - 06.2017
Coordinator & Project Manager
Down East Partnership for Children
07.2009 - 09.2011
Ed.D. - Higher Ed Admin.– Organizational Leadership
Liberty University
Master of School Administration -
North Carolina State University
Master of Science - Education
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Birth- Kindergarten
East Carolina University, Birth
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood
Beaufort County Community College
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