Amara Cropper
Millsboro,DE
Summary
Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others and committed to providing culturally responsive support, meeting diverse needs of students. Demonstrated ability as Paraprofessional to foster positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. Patient demeanor creates environment where students feel comfortable asking questions while learning new concepts. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills as well as provides individualized assistance and support. Background in both GenEd and SpecEd.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Howard T. Ennis (Summer School Para - SpecEd)
Melissa Kansak
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
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RLynne Boutique (Sales Associate)
Rebecca Chandler
05.2021 - 02.2023
- Remained calm and composed in tense situations involving angry or upset customers.
- Checked incoming orders and organized new stock.
- Greeted customers entering store and offered assistance with requirements.
- Maximized safety and production levels by frequently cleaning and organizing work areas.
- Briefed customers regarding shop promotions and discounts by providing coupons and flyers to encourage purchases.
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
All About U Aveda Salon and Spa (Salon Assistant)
Rebecca Chandler
06.2019 - 05.2021
- Freed up stylists to focus on customers by personally handling basic tasks such as restocking supplies.
- Created memorable customer experiences, adding bonus services such as scalp massages during appointments.
- Completed tasks such as reorganizing, cleaning, bank runs, or picking up small items from various locations.
Education
No Degree - Elementary Education
Delaware Technical And Community College - Owens
Georgetown, DE05.2025
High School Diploma -
Sussex Central High School
Georgetown, DE05.2023
Skills
- Positive Reinforcement
- Small Group Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Instructional support
- Special Education Support
- Educational assistance
- Effective Communication
- Patient
- Computer Skills
- Certified Paraprofessional
Timeline
Howard T. Ennis (Summer School Para - SpecEd)
Melissa Kansak
07.2024 - 08.2024
RLynne Boutique (Sales Associate)
Rebecca Chandler
05.2021 - 02.2023
All About U Aveda Salon and Spa (Salon Assistant)
Rebecca Chandler
06.2019 - 05.2021
No Degree - Elementary Education
Delaware Technical And Community College - Owens
High School Diploma -
Sussex Central High School