SARA M.

HOPKINS
Secondary Mathematics Teacher

CONTACT RESUME
Email: Saramhopkins@hotmail.com Non-traditional student that earned academic honors with a Bachelor of
Phone: (605) 682-9687 Science in Secondary Mathematics Education. Strong moral compass at
Address: PO Box 4 work and in life. Great ability to easily form bonds with students and
Chamberlain, SD 57325 relationships with co-workers. Knows how to prioritize others without
Website: forgetting importance of self-care. Passionate about teaching since first
https://saramhopkins.weebly.com/
day of preschool attendance. Drawn towards, and particularly talented
at, teaching Native American students and students w/ exceptionalities.
SKILLS Superior skills in re-teaching content in a way that is student –
individualized and diversified.
Problem Solving
Adaptable/Flexible
Collaborative & Directable EXPERIENCE
Strong Work Ethic 6-12 Grade SPED Paraprofessional, All Content Areas
Time Management CSD, Chamberlain, SD / August 2014 – May 2021
Critical/Out-of-Box Thinker • Deliver IEP/BIP/504 services to students
People Person • Accommodate and modify assignments
Leadership Skills • Re-teach content and concepts in a way each individual
student understands based on learning style/disability
• Help train and support new paraprofessionals
EDUCATION • Build trust with students to help with anxiety/behavior issues
Bachelor of Science, and to help them learn easily
Secondary Mathematics Ed • Maintain utmost discretion when dealing with sensitive topics
DSU, Madison, SD 2017 – 2022 and confidential student information
• Collaborate, and work closely, with case managers and
teachers about how best to help struggling students

TRAINING 6-8 Grade Math Teacher

CPR/First Aid CCTS, Stephan, SD / August 2022 – May 2023
SD, 2014 - 2024
CPI/Mandt • Simultaneously teaching math intervention, and grade-level
SD, 2014 - 2020 mathematics, when former math teacher resigned mid-
summer and I was required to step into the role
• Accepted additional responsibilities as district was critically
ACCOMPLISHMENTS understaffed: including, but not limited to, combining classes,
helping run morning security station, teaching in a high-stress
Core Educator Skills environment that required extreme flexibility
Praxis Score: 582/600
• Easily and quickly created relationships with the students that
Kappa Sigma Iota Member: aided in their ability to learn from me
Recognized in DSU’s academic
honor society for achievement • Understanding of gaps in student learning, due to Covid-19
and leadership. and poor elementary education, while still able to set the bar
high and require the students to give their best effort