NICOLE HOPKINS
Weston,WV
Summary
Passionate educator with extensive training in working with children from diverse backgrounds while focusing on helping them successfully develop and strengthen their personal, social, and educational skills. Diligent and adaptable in meeting with student needs by setting clearly defined objectives and keeping organized in order to help stay on-task and facilitate effective learning. Excellent at building and maintaining a healthy community environment to allow for growth and exceptional performance. Performs competently, with professionalism and integrity, both independently or as a member of a team.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Parents As Teachers Supervisor
Family Resource Network
2023.07 - Current
- Oversee daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks
- Apply strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency
- Gather, organize, and input information into a digital database while adhering to strict guidelines set by national and state regulatory organizations
- Develop individual and staff skills through training programs, certification programs, and professional seminars
- Foster relationships through in-person visitations with families at home and planned community events
- Manage office budget and resources to keep facility properly inventoried, organized, and maintained
- Plan, organize, and participate in a wide variety of community events for public awareness, fundraising, charity organizations, resource assistance, and group connections
Energy Express Mentor
WVU - Americorps
2019.06 - 2022.07
- Created lesson plans for youth to improve reading comprehension, writing ability, and other literary skills
- Promoted critical thinking through interactive lessons, group activities, and independent projects
- Collaborated with fellow mentors to create a supportive learning environment for all participants in the Energy Express program
- Established strong rapport with parents, providing regular updates on student progress and involving them in program-related events
- Set up, maintained, and took down a themed classroom that provided a fun and welcoming environment to students and peers alike
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills through a wide range of activities and take-home assignments
Lead Teacher, School Age
Peas In A Pod Daycare
2021.04 - 2022.04
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities
- Organized extracurricular activities such as tutoring sessions to expand students educational experiences
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for the individuals needs
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History, Political Science, & Appalachian Studies
Glenville State University
Glenville, WV05.2023
Associate Degree - General Studies
Glenville State College
12.2021
High School Diploma -
Lewis County High School
Weston05.2015
Skills
- First Aid & CPR Certified
- Microsoft Office, Blackboard, SMART Board
- Supervising, training, mentoring
- Process implementation, monitoring, improvement
- Communal & interpersonal relationship building
- Effective communication
- Complex problem solving
- Organizational skills
- Goal orientated
Certification
- First Aid & CPR
- Foundational & Model Implementation
- MIECHV Leadership
- Mandated Reporter
- Home Visitation
- Home Visitor Safety
- Darkness to Light
- Safe Sleep
- Period of Purple Crying
- NARCAN Administration
Community Engagement
- Founded, coach, and manage Lewis County Titanium Girls Youth Basketball Team for ages 10-13
- Coach Lewis County Youth Basketball since 2015
- Serve as Player Agent on the LCYLB Board of Directors since 2022
- Organize various fundraising activities for both LCYLB and LC Titanium
- Volunteer employee at the Jackson's Mill Jamboree
- Directed several weeks worth of youth church camp over multiple years through Fisher Baptist Camp
- Participated in Save a Life Day
Timeline
Parents As Teachers Supervisor
Family Resource Network
2023.07 - Current
Lead Teacher, School Age
Peas In A Pod Daycare
2021.04 - 2022.04
Energy Express Mentor
WVU - Americorps
2019.06 - 2022.07
Bachelor of Arts - History, Political Science, & Appalachian Studies
Glenville State University
Associate Degree - General Studies
Glenville State College
High School Diploma -
Lewis County High School
- First Aid & CPR
- Foundational & Model Implementation
- MIECHV Leadership
- Mandated Reporter
- Home Visitation
- Home Visitor Safety
- Darkness to Light
- Safe Sleep
- Period of Purple Crying
- NARCAN Administration
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