Nicholas Hooper
Saint Paul
Summary
Experienced and dedicated trainer and educator with over 20 years of facilitation experience in roles requiring the ability to design and deliver customized training, coaching, and curriculum to diverse user populations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Services Specialist
Spring Lake Park School District
Blaine, MN
07.2022 - Current
- Coordinated student support services to enhance educational access and equity.
- Developed and implemented programs promoting student engagement and success.
- Facilitated communication between students, families, and school staff to address concerns effectively.
- Evaluated student needs through assessments to tailor appropriate interventions and resources.
Dean of Students (Interim)
Mounds View Public Schools
New Brighton, Minnesota
07.2021 - Current
- Serve on the schools Leadership Team, PBIS Team, and Building Instruction Lead Team.
- Coach Classroom Teachers and Assistants on the implementation of a behavior model/intervention and general classroom management strategies
- Observe students and teams to collect data and provide feedback on student behavior and/or interventions
- Work with the Principal to establish a safe and secure learning environment for students. Develops plans for emergency situations in collaboration with other administrators, staff, and public safety agencies
- Monitor student attendance and discipline and participate in face to face meetings and make phone calls to support these issues.
- Serve as the building Covid-19 Coordinator
Behavior Intervention Coach
North Saint Paul/Oakdale/Maplewood Public Schools
North Saint Paul, Minnesota
08.2018 - 06.2021
- Coach Classroom Teachers and Assistants on the implementation of a behavior model/intervention and general classroom management strategies
- Observe students and teams to collect data and provide feedback on student behavior and/or interventions
- Collaborate with Special Education staff to create and implement Behavior Intervention Plans
- Problem-solve/Consult with teams or teachers prior to moving a student between more and less restrictive settings
- Consult on the MTSS Teams
- Model behavior strategies for or alongside teachers
- Provide professional development opportunities for district teachers and student support staff
Inter-Rater Reliability Observer
Minneapolis Public Schools
Minneapolis, Minnesota
08.2015 - Current
- Apply adult learning principles to design and develop training that best fits the needs of the audience and content (online, classroom, or blended learning methods).
- Develop, direct, and implement instructional coaching models, methods, and tools to provide support and technical assistance aligned to adult learning best practices.
- Conduct needs assessments, and develop professional development plans at the school level in collaboration with school leaders.
- Track and measure training completion, and communicate evaluation results with program leaders for over 200 trained evaluators.
- Use evaluation data to measure impact and improve learning initiatives.
- Utilize the Minneapolis Public Schools Learning Management System to create training courses and to track completion of training.
Mentor Teacher/Instructional Coach
Hmong College Prep Academy
Saint Paul, Minnesota
07.2012 - 06.2015
- Developed and field-tested research-based instructional strategies and shared findings with leadership team and teachers at weekly professional development meetings.
- Coached classroom teachers directly through collaborative lesson development, team teaching, demonstration lessons, formal and informal classroom observations, providing individualized classroom-based follow-up and feedback on instructional practices.
- Evaluated each teacher’s performance and created specific action plans to share with teachers in a post-observation review.
- Planned and facilitated weekly professional development trainings based on both teacher and student needs.
- Co-created the school achievement plan based using multiple data sources.
Special Education Teacher
Hmong College Prep Academy
Saint Paul, Minnesota
08.2011 - 06.2015
Special Education Teacher
New York City Department of Education
New York, New York
08.2004 - 06.2011
Education
Master’s Degree - Education Administration
Baruch College
New York, New YorkMaster’s Degree - Special Education
The City College of New York
New York, New YorkSkills
- Education and instructional best practices
- Training facilitation and design
- Adult learning
- Curriculum design
- Staff development
- Gap/needs analysis
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Relationship and partnership management
- Adaptive to changing priorities
- Data collection and analysis
- Strategic thinking
- Project management
- Involving stakeholders in processes
- Giving performance feedback
Timeline
Student Services Specialist
Spring Lake Park School District
07.2022 - Current
Dean of Students (Interim)
Mounds View Public Schools
07.2021 - Current
Behavior Intervention Coach
North Saint Paul/Oakdale/Maplewood Public Schools
08.2018 - 06.2021
Inter-Rater Reliability Observer
Minneapolis Public Schools
08.2015 - Current
Mentor Teacher/Instructional Coach
Hmong College Prep Academy
07.2012 - 06.2015
Special Education Teacher
Hmong College Prep Academy
08.2011 - 06.2015
Special Education Teacher
New York City Department of Education
08.2004 - 06.2011
Master’s Degree - Special Education
The City College of New York
Master’s Degree - Education Administration
Baruch College