ms.brooke.hopkins@gmail.com
COVID-19 Administrative Response Team at Community Music School of Springfield
March 2020-Present
10% Enrollment Growth at Community Music School of Springfield
Fiscal years 2019 and 2020
100% Participation in The Little School's Annual Fund Campaign
April 2016
SAIS Membership Candidacy for The Little School
May 2016
Featured on Better Educators podcast
November 2013
Purnell School Graduation Speaker
June 2012
New Jersey Association of Independent Schools Conference Presenter
October 2008, October 2010, October 2012
Keynote Speaker at Purnell School Alumnae Reunion Events
February/November/December 2012, May 2011, April 2012
Parents' Weekend Keynote Speaker: Women in Leadership at Purnell School
October 2012
Parents Weekend Keynote.pdf
Purnell School Parents' Weekend Presenter: Maximizing One's Strengths
October 2010, October 2011
Parents Weekend Presentation.pdf
Creator of the Purnell School/Thomson Reuters Internship Program
March 2010
Thomson Reuters Internship Article.pdf
Creator of the Purnell School Professional Women's Speaker Series
September 2010
Speakers 2011-12.pdf
Formatting Workshop Presenter, Purnell School
January 2010
Personal Leadership Group Leader, Purnell School
October 2007-June 2008
Master of Arts in Teaching
University of California, Irvine; August 2003
California Bilingual Teaching Credential
University of California, Irvine; August 2003
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish
(emphasis in Teaching Language and Culture)
Minor in Education
University of California, Irvine; June 2002
professional accomplishments
personal interests
degrees held
Contact Information
Strategic Plan Marketing Committee Member
Community Music School of Springfield
January 2020-Present
Policy Committee Head
Community Music School of Springfield
January 2020-Present
Barr Klarman Massachusetts Arts Initiative Cohort Member
Community Music School of Springfield
October 2018-Present
Discipline Committee Head
The Little School
January 2016-July 2017
Admissions Committee Member
The Little School
January 2016-July 2017
Financial Aid Committee Member
The Little School
January 2016-July 2017
Academic Council Member
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School
August 2013-June 2015
International Support Team Member
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School
August 2013-June 2015
Sophomore Rhetoric Exam Committee Member
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School
August 2014-June 2015
Accreditation for Growth (AFG) Committee Member
Purnell School
August 2005-June 2013
Diversity Committee Member
Purnell School
August 2007-June 2008
Scheduling Committee Member
Purnell School
August 2008-June 2009
Technology Cohort Member
Purnell School
August 2009-June 2010
Health and Wellness
Yoga
Walking and Running
Swimming (open water and pool)
Art and Design
Graphic Design
Interior Design
Website Design
Landscape and Houseplant Design
Community Building and Neighborhood Connecting
Chicopee, MA and the greater Pioneer Valley
Leisure Activities
International and Domestic Travel
International and Domestic Films
Live Music
Baking
Graduation Speech from Brooke Hopkins on Vimeo.
strengths and skills
committees served
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(714) 227-5636
Community Music School of Springfield
Springfield, MA
Director of Enrollment and Family Engagement August 2018-Present
The Little School
Clarkesville, GA
Head of School January 2016-July 2017
The Little School
Clarkesville, GA
Member, Board of Trustees January-December 2015
Noah's Ark Companion Animal Hospital and Humane Society
Franklin, NC
Part-Time Assistant to the Director March 2015-December 2015
Marketing Materials Developer
Grant Researcher
Communications Officer (email, print, website)
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School
Rabun Gap, GA
Director of English Immersion August 2013-June 2015
International Support Team Member August 2013-June 2015
International Admissions Interviewer August 2013-June 2015
Advisor August 2013-June 2015
Sophomore Rhetoric Exam Committee Member August 2014-June 2015
Varsity Swim Coach Winter season 2013-14
Yoga Instructor Spring season 2014, Winter season 2014-2015
Purnell School
Pottersville, NJ
Director of the Affinities Program September 2007-June 2013
Affinities Program Information.pdf
Internship Coordinator September 2007-June 2013
Individual Learning Plan Coordinator September 2009-June 2013
9th Grade Health and Wellness Teacher September 2009-June 2013
Dorm Parent September 2005-June 2013
Advisor September 2005-June 2013
International Travel Chaperone February 2007, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013
Professional Development Book Club Leader September 2009-June 2013
Dance Teacher January 2006-June 2009
Spanish Teacher (grades 9-12) August 2005-June 2007
Westerly School of Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
Spanish Teacher (grades K-8) September 2003-June 2005
Student Council Faculty Advisor September 2004-June 2005
Newspaper Club Founder and Advisor September 2004-June 2005
Santa Ana Unified School District
Santa Ana, CA
Student Teacher (grades K and 5) January 2003-June 2003
Professional and Work Experience
Big picture thinking and creative problem solving while maintaining attention to detail
Especially adept with managing complex logistical, scheduling, and budgeting tasks
Engendering school spirit and community pride with all students, parents, faculty, and staff
Deep interest and commitment to progressive education
Identifying needs or deficits and addressing them strategically and creatively
Organization and follow-through when completing and managing tasks
Superb verbal and written communication skills
Researching and writing grants
Developing and executing fundraising campaigns
Creating compelling branding and marketing strategies with effective, attractive materials
Integrating 21st century skills and technology into teaching and professional tasks
Teaching and supporting international students for whom English is a second language
Developing, delivering, and overseeing individualized instruction and learning intervention strategies
Adept with various technologies, including Apple® (iPads, iPods, MacBooks, iMovie software), PCs, social media, Personal Learning Networks, social networking (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, LinkedIn), website and blog creation, direct email marketing (Constant Contact), graphic design tools (Canva, Photo Shop)
Brooke Hopkins
ms.brooke.hopkins@gmail.com
(714) 227-5636