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SOMMER HOPKES

Tillamook

Summary

Dynamic educator with extensive experience at East Elementary, excelling in classroom management and individualized education. Proven ability to enhance student literacy through creative lesson planning and technology integration. Strong communicator, fostering relationships with parents and staff to optimize student learning and development. Committed to creating engaging, supportive learning environments.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

EA/Teacher

East Elementary
Tillamook
08.2018 - Current
  • Works cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Communicates frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Schedules conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
  • Develops and implements classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Creates and develops lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Conducted workshops focused on reading and writing to boost student literacy.
  • Prepared mid-term progress reports summarizing student performance.
  • Designs assessments to measure student understanding.
  • Works with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive, individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Keeps students on task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Fosters student curiosity and interest through creative, hands-on activities.
  • Remains calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
  • Utilizes technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
  • Meets with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
  • Develops and implements lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
  • Participates in workshops, training and conferences to improve educational skills.

Owner Operator

Vacation Rental Cleaning
04.2014 - 08.2018
  • Evaluated and reconfigured systems to support customer service and operational goals
  • Oversaw scheduling day-to-day activities of 3-4 employees
  • Started business on strong foundation by creating and implementing detailed business plan
  • Maintained relationships with all home owners, providing them excellent experience
  • Removed, disassembled, cleaned and reassembled lighting fixtures
  • Cared for flooring by sweeping or vacuuming debris, steaming and scrubbing stains and moping hard surfaces
  • Cleaned windows, walls, decor and appliances
  • Worked with speed and efficiency to meet all job requirements
  • Sanitized bathrooms, kitchens and other germ-prone areas.

Daycare Owner/Operator

Home Daycare Tiny Tots
Tillamook
02.2002 - 08.2013
  • Offered a stimulating curriculum that accommodated all learning styles.
  • Encouraged early literacy through read-aloud time, and alphabet games.
  • Managed operations of a 1,000-square-foot childcare center licensed for seven children.
  • Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and problems.
  • I routinely picked children up from school and activities.
  • Escorted children on outings and trips to local parks and zoos.
  • Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children, and brought them to the parents' attention.
  • Familiarized parents with the center's policies, regulations, fees, and curriculum.
  • Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
  • Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
  • Created and implemented a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
  • Maintained a developmentally appropriate environment.
  • Employed a variety of materials for children to explore and manipulate in learning activities and imaginative play.
  • Planned weekly menus for seven children, following nutritional and allergen guidelines.
  • Reviewed and evaluated programs for compliance with state, local and federal regulations.
  • Created a safe, nurturing environment to promote learning and growth in children.
  • Set and enhanced program schedules to meet expected demands and enhance student learning opportunities.
  • Worked with parents and staff to improve student behavioral and learning issues with proactive approaches.
  • Conducted regular inspections of the facility to ensure that it is clean, well-maintained and secure at all times.
  • Maintained accurate records of attendance, immunizations and other relevant information for each child.

Office Manager

Always Landscape Inc
01.2008 - 10.2012
  • Scheduled appointments and maintained master calendar
  • Maintained reception area clean and neat to provide visitors with a positive impression of the company
  • Oversaw office inventory by restocking supplies and making purchase orders
  • Turned dictation into complete letters, memoranda and emails
  • Managed clerical needs of company employees, including copying, faxing and file management.

Education

Bachelor of Arts For Teaching - AAOT (Current Field of Study)

George Fox University
Newberg, OR
04-2025

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Student assessment
  • Lesson planning
  • Parent communication
  • Individualized education
  • Critical thinking
  • Team collaboration
  • Technology integration
  • Collaborative learning
  • Conflict resolution
  • Quizzes, tests, and exams
  • Testing and grading
  • Classroom instruction
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Relationship building
  • Creative lesson planning
  • Team building
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Excellent classroom management

Certification

  • Conscious Discipline

Timeline

EA/Teacher

East Elementary
08.2018 - Current

Owner Operator

Vacation Rental Cleaning
04.2014 - 08.2018

Office Manager

Always Landscape Inc
01.2008 - 10.2012

Daycare Owner/Operator

Home Daycare Tiny Tots
02.2002 - 08.2013

Bachelor of Arts For Teaching - AAOT (Current Field of Study)

George Fox University

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