Amber Crocker
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Skilled in adaptive learning and fostering cognitive development, I've significantly contributed to inclusive education at Jon Van Lindley Elementary School. Leveraging creative learning strategies and effective parent-teacher communication, I've enhanced student engagement and academic achievement. My expertise spans early childhood to administrative support, underscoring a versatile and impactful career. Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EC Teacher Assistant
Jon Van Lindley Elementary School
Greensboro, NC
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted the lead teacher in creating and implementing lesson plans for various subjects.
- Provided individualized support to students with special needs, ensuring their inclusion and participation in classroom activities.
- Managed classroom behavior by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining a safe and respectful learning environment.
- Supported the lead teacher in assessing student progress through observation, testing, and evaluation of assignments.
- Facilitated small group activities to reinforce lesson concepts and promote active student engagement.
- Supervised students during recess, lunchtime, and field trips, ensuring their safety at all times.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student performance, behavior issues, and upcoming events or projects.
- Attended professional development workshops to enhance teaching skills and stay updated on current educational practices.
- Collaborated with the lead teacher on curriculum planning based on state standards.
- Differentiated instruction according to individual student needs.
Assistant Teacher
Holy Family University
Greensboro, NC
08.2019 - 07.2023
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop strategies for improving student performance.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching strategies.
- Promoted a cooperative learning environment that encourages collaboration among students.
- Attended faculty meetings as requested by the lead teacher.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills among students by posing thought-provoking questions during class discussions.
- Helped maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
- Created weekly newsletters for parents detailing upcoming events and activities.
- Assisted classroom teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans.
- Supervised small group activities.
- Encouraged positive behavior with rewards and incentives.
- Organized instructional materials, bulletin boards, displays, and demonstrations.
- Facilitated communication between families and school personnel about issues relating to students' academic progress.
- Communicated regularly with parents, teachers, and administrators regarding student progress and needs.
- Arranged age-appropriate activities to help children develop interests and talents.
Administrative Assistant
University of North Carolina Greensboro
Greensboro, NC
09.2015 - 09.2016
- Measure Development Project.
- Maintain accurate financial paperwork to keep records for accounting and auditing purposes.
- Manage office technology and equipment (computer, scanner, copier), and communicate with the supervisor when repairs are necessary in order to promote an efficient working environment for students and staff working on the project.
- Schedule visits with families and research assistants in order to collect data for the project.
- Have a complete working knowledge of the data collection plan to ensure precise documentation of communication and data entry.
- Supervise research assistants during coding projects and other research-related tasks in order to maintain an accurate and comprehensive log of assessments and reliability checks.
- Communicate with childcare providers in order to recruit them for participation in data collection visits.
- Correspond through email, website, and telephone with other research staff, collaborators of the research consortium, and the public, and maintain communication records, ensuring consistency in communication.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Legal Assistant
Henderson, Brandt, and Vieth
Spartanburg, SC
08.2012 - 12.2013
- Scheduled prospective clients, handled phone communication, greeted clients, and prepared the conference room for consultations.
- Managed the attorney's calendar, including personal and business appointments.
- Set up new real estate files: contracts, authorizations, and contact information, into the ProForm program.
- Prepared title binders for real estate closings.
- Requested documents, updated records, coordinated closings with realtors, buyers, and sellers, and prepared documents.
- Organized files and prepared documents for recording at the Register of Deeds Office.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC04-2012
Associate of Arts -
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC05-2007
Skills
- Adaptive learning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Cognitive development
- Positive reinforcement
- Creative learning
- Fine motor skills
- Early childhood education
- Social-emotional learning
- Child development
Certification
- CPI certified
- CPR certified
- First Aid certified
Accomplishments
- EQuIPD Training Certificate
Languages
Sign Language
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
EC Teacher Assistant
Jon Van Lindley Elementary School
10.2023 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Holy Family University
08.2019 - 07.2023
Administrative Assistant
University of North Carolina Greensboro
09.2015 - 09.2016
Legal Assistant
Henderson, Brandt, and Vieth
08.2012 - 12.2013
- CPI certified
- CPR certified
- First Aid certified
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
University of South Carolina
Associate of Arts -
University of South Carolina
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