LaTrese Hopkins
Houston,TX
Summary
Experienced Response to Intervention Specialist adept at devising flexible strategies that improve academic success and promote overall learning. Enthusiastic Interventionist familiar with developing and executing targeted plans. Successful at completing evaluations, updating documentation and generating accurate reports on schedule. Looking to take on new role with room for growth and advancement.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Fellow
Bloom Academy Cape Coral
Houston, TX
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Developed and implemented lesson plans for a variety of classes.
- Facilitated group discussions on educational topics.
- Assisted in the development of student learning objectives.
- Conducted assessments and evaluations of student progress.
- Collaborated with faculty members to create effective teaching strategies.
- Organized and managed classroom activities and materials.
- Supported instructors during lectures and laboratory experiments.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and behavior.
- Utilized technology such as computers, projectors, and software programs for class presentations.
- Created study guides, handouts, and other instructional materials.
- Attended professional development workshops related to teaching practices.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers entering the profession.
- Displayed professionalism when interacting with colleagues, parents, administrators, and students.
- Promoted a safe learning environment by enforcing school policies consistently.
- Encouraged students to actively participate in class through positive reinforcement and engagement techniques.
- Tutored students requiring additional assistance in mastering concepts.
Interventionist Teacher
KIPP
Houston, TX
08.2013 - 06.2023
- Helped children with math and reading in an educational settings.
- Adapted classroom activities, assignments and materials to provide educational opportunity for special education students to participate in classroom activities.
- Implemented behavioral plans designed by IEP teams for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions to help meet special education students needs.
- Utilized frequency charting, duration charting, time sampling and interval observations for appropriate behavior intervention.
- Modeled social, peer facilitation and peer training to achieve academic, social, emotional and behavioral goals.
- Assisted in training of staff, parents and students in specialized instructional strategies and techniques used in behavior intervention.
- Worked with students with specialized needs to accomplish tasks and build practical skills.
- Collaborated with conventional education instructors across multiple departments to optimize student learning.
- Fostered positive and trusting relationships with students to increase engagement.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Delivered specialized classroom instruction to students with developmental disorders.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans for a variety of classes.
- Assisted in the development of student learning objectives.
- Organized and managed classroom activities and materials.
- Supported instructors during lectures and laboratory experiments.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and behavior.
- Advised students regarding academic issues or concerns.
- Monitored student performance in order to provide feedback to instructors.
- Created study guides, handouts, and other instructional materials.
- Attended professional development workshops related to teaching practices.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers entering the profession.
- Displayed professionalism when interacting with colleagues, parents, administrators, and students.
- Maintained student engagement through creative subject delivery and learning activities.
- Collaborated with fellow staff members to promote positive and welcoming learning environment.
- Provided letters of recommendation and other referrals to students pursuing further education programs or postgraduate employment.
Sterile Processing Technician
MD Anderson Cancer Center Hospital
Houston, TX
04.2007 - 05.2011
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols.
- Gathered and prepared instruments and surgical supplies.
- Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
- Sterilized dental equipment and examination rooms in accordance with infection control policies.
- Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Cleaned and sterilized operating rooms.
- Tracked and maintained spares, tools and medical test equipment and verified proper calibration and readiness for use.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
Customer Service Associate
Kids Learning Center
Houston, TX
01.2005 - 05.2007
- Supported customer service goals and enhanced relations through friendly, knowledgeable and positive communication.
- Delivered fast, friendly and knowledgeable service for routine questions and service complaints.
- Improved customer service wait times to mitigate complaints.
- Consulted with customers regarding needs and addressed concerns.
Education
Associate of Science -
Houston Community College
Houston, TX05.2010
Some College (No Degree) - Education
Lamar University
Beaumont, TXCertificate -
Medvance Medical Inst.
Houston, TXSkills
- Teacher Collaboration
- Calm Under Pressure
- Academic Assistance
- Activity Development
- Progress Monitoring
- Group Instruction
- Excellent Classroom Management
- Social Skills Development
- People Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Critical Thinking
- PPE Use
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Customer Service
Timeline
Teaching Fellow
Bloom Academy Cape Coral
07.2023 - 11.2023
Interventionist Teacher
KIPP
08.2013 - 06.2023
Sterile Processing Technician
MD Anderson Cancer Center Hospital
04.2007 - 05.2011
Customer Service Associate
Kids Learning Center
01.2005 - 05.2007
Associate of Science -
Houston Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Education
Lamar University
Certificate -
Medvance Medical Inst.