Tara Hopkins
filling of a pail but the
OBJECTIVE
To obtain an Elementary teaching
position centered on motivating and
encouraging students’ foundation for
lifelong learning.
PROFESSIONAL
ASSOCIATIONS/AFFILIATIONS
Junior Representative on Standards
Council, Sigma Kappa Sorority
Spring 2019
Member, Phi Alpha Theta: History
Honors Society
Spring 2019
Member, Kappa Delta Pi: Education
Honors Society
Spring 2019
Participant, Project Learning Tree
Fall 2019
Student Researcher for School of
Education Tenured Faculty,
“Assistive Technology for
Struggling Readers”
Fall 2019
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
 Enthusiasm for learning
 Highly Organized
 Team Player
 Adaptable
 Strong Leadership skills
 Experienced with
technology
“Education is not the
lighting of a fire.”
– William Butler Yeats
EDUCATION
The College Of New Jersey (TCNJ), Ewing, NJ
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and
History, May 2020
GPA: 3.7; Degree Honors: Cum Laude
CERTIFICATIONS
CEAS, Elementary Education K-6,
State of New Jersey July 2020
CEAS, Middle School Social Studies,
State of New Jersey July 2020
Substitute Teacher Certified May 2019
H.I.B Certification Fall 2019
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Remote Guided Reading Teacher,
Medford Township Public Schools, Medford, NJ
April 2021- Present
 Provided guided reading support to 100%
remote learners
 Instructed remote students in grades 3 and 5
 Planned and executed schedules to meet with
students during their school day
 Differentiated lessons to meet learners needs
 Used various online resources to instruct via
Google Meet
Title 1 Literacy Support Teacher,
Kirby’s Mill Elementary School, Medford,
NJ
Dec 2020-April 2021
 Instructed students grades K-5 to strengthen
literacy skills
 Planned virtual and in-person lesson plans
 Experience with guided reading grades 1-5
 Worked alongside workshop model to instruct
writing support students
 Strong awareness of grade level literacy needs
 Collaborated with teachers to meet student
need
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 Worked with teachers and parents to create schedules to service students

3rd Grade Long-Term Substitute,
Cranberry Pines Elementary, Medford, NJ
Sept 2020-Dec 2020
 Instructed a 3 Grade Class in a hybrid format
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 Differentiated learning to students with varying levels of needs in both a virtual and in
person format
 Completed beginning of the year reading benchmarks and instructed guided reading
based off this data
 Worked using workshop models to teach reading and writing both in person and remotely
 Instructed math using Savvas platform
 Engaged students in creative ways while following pandemic safety protocol
 Used Responsive Classroom model to classroom manage

Student Teacher, Westampton Intermediate School, Westampton, NJ Spring

2020
 Instructed a 4th Grade Class in a departmentalized setting
 Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of diverse students
 Provided instruction for all subject areas
 Worked collaboratively to plan engaging lessons
 Planned remote education instruction utilizing the Google Suite
 Executed online lessons and assessments

Student Teacher, Robbins Elementary School, Trenton, NJ Fall

2019
 Observed, assisted, and instructed a 3rd Grade Bilingual Class
 Differentiated lesson plans to meet the needs of a bilingual classroom
 Developed classroom management skills through navigating various classroom
disruptions
 Executed lesson plans by teaching all subjects
 Experience with LAL Benchmarking, Grade 3
 Facilitated Guided Reading groups
 Experience with the Workshop Models

Practicum Teaching Experience, Morgan Elementary, Hamilton, NJ Fall

2018
 Observed, assisted, and taught Math and Science curricula to a 5th Grade Class
 Promoted a positive learning environment by recognizing the strengths of each student
 Developed and executed mathematics lesson plans
 Developed and executed science lesson plans

Practicum Teaching Experience, Lore Elementary School, Ewing, NJ Spring

2018
 Observed, assisted, and taught English curricula to a 5th Grade Class
 Developed classroom management through observation of the teacher
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 Developed and executed a read aloud lesson on perspective

 Used differentiated instruction to address student learning styles and abilities

OTHER RELATED EXPERIENCE

Manager, Leo’s Ice Cream Company, Medford, NJ March 2015-Present
 Responsible for the daily business operations of a family owned Ice Cream Shop
 Provides training for all staff members and manages all staff related issues
 Interacts with customers to provide a service and enjoyable experience

Child Care Provider, Marlton, NJ December 2016-

Present
 Responsible for 3 children ages 3, 9, 12
 Provide care for all of the children, while also playing age appropriate games with them

Assistant Teacher, Kiddie Academy, Marlton, NJ September 2016- December

2017
 Responsible for groups of children ages 2-5 and the facilitation of activities and games
throughout the day
 Supervise and assist in a preschool classroom, while gaining knowledge of curriculum
and classroom management

Tutor, Marlton, NJ June 2019- November 2019

 Worked with two rising 5th graders to strengthen math skills
 Assisted with homework and helped prepare for tests during their school year

-References Available Upon Request-