ROCHER HOPKINS
Dover
Summary
Compassionate early childhood education professional highly productive in creating engaging, educational environments that allow young learners to thrive. Skilled in developing age-appropriate curricula, implementing inclusive classroom management strategies, and fostering emotional intelligence in preschoolers. Excel at communication, patience, and empathy, ensuring effective interaction with children, parents, and colleagues for optimal learning outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Pre-K Teacher & Ecap teacher
Boys and girls club of Delaware
12.2024 - 01.2025
- Social emotional support/ development
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes.
Lead Teacher
Preschool Teacher's Wesley Preschool and Playcare
07.2022 - 01.2024
- Maintained positive learning experience for students with diverse backgrounds
- Developed good relationships with students and staff to promote trust
- Participated in staff meetings, and abided by instructional and safety standards
- Created classroom environment conducive to learning
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities
Assistant Teacher
Little Kids Swagg Too
08.2020 - 04.2022
- Monitored children and continually modeled good decision-making
- Helped with classroom activities, mealtimes and implementation of developmentally appropriate lesson plans
- Formed positive, trusting and nurturing relationships with children
- Assisted in ongoing evaluation procedures to assess development levels of children
- Boosted children's social skills development through group play, interactive games, and role-playing activities
- Enhanced learning environment by creating and implementing age-appropriate lesson plans and activities
Call Representative
Small Business Administration
05.2019 - 07.2020
- Answered inbound calls as first point of contact for customers and referring agencies
- Screened and routed calls to deliver contacts to correct personnel
- Updated customer, order and service notes in computer system
- Contacted customers to respond to inquiries or notify of claim investigation results or adjustments
Sales Representative
Marketsource-Target
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Determined customers' needs based on sales calls and face-to-face meetings
- Provided continued customer support after closing sales
- Reported on sales transactions and expenses accurately
- Handled stressful situations professionally and multitasked with ease
Sales Associate
Five Below
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Assisted customers with sales and service needs
- Processed payments quickly to keep customer flow moving
- Demonstrated selling experience in fast-paced, service-oriented retail setting
- Resolved customer concerns using strong communication and conflict management skills
Retail Keyholder
Hollister
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Helped customers navigate store, complete sales and process returns
- Built attractive displays and merchandised products
- Assisted customers with sales and service needs
- Processed payments quickly to keep customer flow moving
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines
- Handled issues professionally to company standards
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional product knowledge and personalized service
- Assisted store management in achieving sales targets through effective merchandising strategies and staff training
Sales Associate
Style Encore
05.2016 - 10.2017
- Rotated stock using clearance markdowns and special sales promotions
- Demonstrated selling experience in fast-paced, service-oriented retail setting
- Supported team with receiving, pricing and merchandising
Education
Diploma in Medical Assisting -
Polytech High School
Woodside, DE06.2017
Early Childhood Education -
Wilmington University
New Castle, DESkills
- Classroom management
- Child development
- Team collaboration
- Observation techniques
- Creative teaching strategies
- Group and individual instruction
- Parent-teacher communication
Certification
- First Aid/CPR
- Early childhood teaching
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Timeline
Lead Pre-K Teacher & Ecap teacher
Boys and girls club of Delaware
12.2024 - 01.2025
Lead Teacher
Preschool Teacher's Wesley Preschool and Playcare
07.2022 - 01.2024
Assistant Teacher
Little Kids Swagg Too
08.2020 - 04.2022
Sales Representative
Marketsource-Target
02.2020 - 05.2020
Sales Associate
Five Below
08.2019 - 02.2020
Call Representative
Small Business Administration
05.2019 - 07.2020
Retail Keyholder
Hollister
06.2018 - 08.2019
Sales Associate
Style Encore
05.2016 - 10.2017
Diploma in Medical Assisting -
Polytech High School
Early Childhood Education -
Wilmington University