Part-Time Opportunities High School

Brian Hopkins Cell: 252-***-****

**** ***** **** **** *** City, NC 27822 *************@*****.***

Profile

School Administrator with extensive background instruction. Proven leader with a strong command for instructional techniques that motivate students to perform at optimum levels with emphasis on achieving goals. Consistently communicates with stakeholders to improve student learning. Data driven, team builder who strives to provide a learning atmosphere conducive for all learners.

Professional Background

December 2021-Present Nash County Public Schools Nashville, NC

Director of Transportation

In accordance with state and local regulations, plans and administers an efficient vehicle maintenance program which ensures school buses, activity buses and other system-owned vehicles are mechanically safe and sound to operate

Coordinates with principals and other administrative staff in the planning of school bus routes and the dissemination of bus route information

Reports LEA fund expenditure information, student rider information, contract transportation rider information, driver hour and mileage information and other pertinent data from the Transportation Information Management System to NCDPI Transportation Section Chief

Oversees the consumption of local funds allocated to provide school bus transportation and related services

February 2016-December 2021 Nash County Public Schools Nashville, NC

Principal Northern Nash High School

Oversee day-to-day school operations

Manage school logistics and budgets

Provide instructional leadership and set learning goals for staff based on national curricula

Monitor and report on teacher performance

Research new resources and techniques to improve teaching

Interview and hire school personnel

Review and implement school policies

Provide support, guidance, and counseling to staff to foster professional growth

July 2014-February 2016 Edgecombe County Schools Tarboro, NC

Principal North Edgecombe High School

Develop and implement policies, programs, curriculum activities, and budgets in a manner that promotes the educational development of each student

Provides activities which facilitate professional growth of staff

Evaluates student progress and assist staff with data driven instructional practices

Ensures that the school program is compatible with the legal, financial and organizational structure of the school system

January 2012-June 2014 Nash Rocky Mount Schools Rocky Mount, NC

Principal Tar River Academy

Administered the implementation of policies, programs, and curricular activities

Provided instructional leadership to ensure academic growth for all students

Conducted Professional learning communities promoting rigorous and relevant instructional practices

Oversaw school improvement grant and Title I funding for the benefit of student and school needs

August 2010-December 2011 Nash Rocky Mount Schools Rocky Mount, NC

Assistant Principal Nash Central High School

Oversaw facilities and operations while supervising custodial and cafeteria departments

Responsible for student transportation including bus driver assignments and payroll

Supervise history department, career and technical education (CTE) department, and health and physical educational departments respectively ensuring effective instructional practices

Assisted athletic director with athletic department in various capacities

October 2009-August 2010 Nash Rocky Mount Schools Rocky Mount, NC

Behavior Support Specialist

Support Exceptional Children’s Department and assist with students identified as having severe emotional disorders

Participate in Individualized Education plan and behavior intervention plan meetings

Provided resources and/or strategies for effective instructional management based on student needs

October 2005-October 2009 Halifax Community College Weldon, NC

Basic Skills Instructor/Academic Counselor

Provided basic skills instruction to a variety of students

Provided academic counseling to the student body, creating academic education plans according to individual student needs

Served as liaison for Halifax Community College and all public and private high schools within Halifax and Northhampton County Catchment area

August 2002-October 2005 Weldon City Schools Weldon, NC

Middle Grades Teacher

Develop instructional lesson plans aligned with NC Standard Course of Study for middle grades social studies

Provided differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students

Promoted technology and curriculum integration of other academic subjects through instructional practices and activities

Head football coach

Education

Master of Arts Administration and Supervision

University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

2009

Master of Arts Curriculum and Instruction

University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

2007

Bachelor of Arts

History

Winston Salem State University,

Winston Salem, NC

2002

Professional Activities

North Carolina Association of Principals and School Administrators

References

Jerry Simmons Principal New Bern High School 252-***-****

Mark Cockrell Retired Assistant Superintendent of Academics NCPS 252-***-****

Leorita Hankerson Retired Director of Human Resources NCPS 252-***-****

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