Margaret Henderson-Hopkins
Newport News,Virginia
Summary
I have over 28 years of educational experience, including 4 years as an Assistant Principal. I am a dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at Hampton City Schools, excelling in data-driven decision-making and teacher coaching. I have developed impactful professional development seminars that enhance instructional performance and foster positive relationships between students and teachers. I am known for my effective communication skills and my commitment to creating supportive learning environments that prioritize student success.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Assistant Principal
Hampton City Schools
Hampton, USA
08.2022 - Current
- Observe and provide feedback to teachers in individual, grade-level, and school-wide settings to increase student and teacher performances
- Disaggregate data for academic and social-emotional improvement
- Develop and present a series of professional development seminars on goal setting and small group instruction
- Create innovative and supportive school-wide resources and activities to improve teacher/student performance
- Collaborate with staff, colleagues, and curriculum leaders to make instructional and operational decisions
- Establish and maintain a safe supportive environment with a focus on students' emotional, social, and physical needs
- Lead several professional developments on effective classroom management strategies with teachers that decreased the amount of disruption during instruction
- Focus primarily on teacher development and create a culture of positive student-teacher relationships
- Proven track record of providing a safe and learning-focused environment, in fully accredited elementary school for 2 years
Math Support Specialist
Hampton City Schools
Hampton, USA
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Analyzed SOL, benchmark, and common assessment data to establish goals and monitor progress.
- Performed ongoing classroom visitations, co-teaches, facilitates, CLT, plans lessons, models, and coaches teachers to improve instructional performance as the math instructional leader.
- Modeled lessons in classroom situations for observation by teachers.
- Developed and conducted in-service teacher training regarding instructional strategies, best practices, and specific instructional topics.
Curriculum Writer
01.2005 - 01.2022
- Developed Flex Virtual 2nd Grade Curriculum and HCS Math Curriculum
- Worked with curriculum, editorial, and accessibility teams to develop a comprehensive and consistent academic program
- Developed curriculum in both online and offline formats
- Developed lessons and activities to meet specific state standards
- Developed assessments and pacing for both online and offline formats
- Adapted existing content to meet accessibility standards
- Identified innovative strategies to meet the curricular demands of the program
Math Coach
Hampton City Schools
Hampton, USA
07.2012 - 07.2016
- Performed ongoing classroom visitations and coached teachers in the improvement of instructional performance.
- Focused on new teachers by providing support, PD, and coaching in the district.
- Developed and conducted in-service teacher training regarding instructional strategies, best practices, and specific instructional topics.
- Met regularly with building administrators regarding classroom practices and provided feedback.
- Utilized the 'coaching cycle with classroom teachers in the district.
Title I Math Teacher
Hampton City Schools
Hampton, USA
09.2007 - 09.2011
- Conducted divisional workshops and PLC for math instructional leaders.
- Served as coordinator of the after-school programs and developed and implemented lesson plans that aligned with Virginia Standards of Learning for the after-school program.
Fifth Grade Teacher
Bynum Elementary
Kinston, USA
09.2000 - 06.2002
Head Coach of the Women's Tennis Team
George Washington High School
Danville, USA
08.1998 - 07.2000
Fifth Grade Teacher
Woodberry Hills Elementary School
Danville, USA
12.1997 - 07.2000
Instructional Internship
Twin Springs, USA
09.1997 - 12.1997
Conference Presenter
01.2009 - 01.2023
- Rejuvenate Conference Created and Presented on multiple occasions.
- TMALI K-5 Created and presented PD and Facilitator, on several occasions.
- Presented at VACTM regional conferences
- William & Mary's Math Day was Developed and Presented on multiple occasions.
Education
Educational Leadership Specialist - K-12 Leadership
Old Dominion University
05-2020
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education Pre-K-6
Averett University
12-1997
Coaching for Results: Instructional Coaching - Level I
Coaching for Results Global
Coaching for Results: Powerful Coaching - Level II
Coaching for Results Global
Skills
- Data analysis
- Curriculum development
- Teacher coaching
- Professional development
- Collaborative planning
- Student assessment
- Data-driven decision making
- Effective communication
- Team building
- Attendance monitoring
- Staff development
- Special education
- 504 plans
- IEP implementation
- Teacher evaluation
- Instructional leadership
- Instructional design
- Truancy prevention
- Curriculum reviews
- Faculty support
- Teacher mentoring
- Schedule oversight
- Standardized testing coordination
- Performance evaluations
- Compassion and empathy
- Interpersonal strengths
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving skills
- Started an active PTA
- Maintained and created all Social media platforms' content
Accomplishments
- Peake 23/24 65%. 24-25 72% +7%
Timeline
Elementary Assistant Principal
Hampton City Schools
08.2022 - Current
Math Support Specialist
Hampton City Schools
01.2016 - 01.2022
Math Coach
Hampton City Schools
07.2012 - 07.2016
Conference Presenter
01.2009 - 01.2023
Title I Math Teacher
Hampton City Schools
09.2007 - 09.2011
Curriculum Writer
01.2005 - 01.2022
Fifth Grade Teacher
Bynum Elementary
09.2000 - 06.2002
Head Coach of the Women's Tennis Team
George Washington High School
08.1998 - 07.2000
Fifth Grade Teacher
Woodberry Hills Elementary School
12.1997 - 07.2000
Instructional Internship
09.1997 - 12.1997
Educational Leadership Specialist - K-12 Leadership
Old Dominion University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education Pre-K-6
Averett University
Coaching for Results: Instructional Coaching - Level I
Coaching for Results Global
Coaching for Results: Powerful Coaching - Level II
Coaching for Results Global