Candice Kuper
Burleson,TX
Summary
Enthusiastic and friendly professional with a passion for helping others and building positive relationships in educational and business settings. Excels in engagement using a creative approach to service. Dedicated to building relationships with care and compassion for individual needs. Believes that a collaborative approach and being team focused creates the best professional environment.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Assistant Teacher
Mansfield Independent School District
08.2017 - 07.2024
- Designed and created classroom transformations biweekly to follow changing instructional themes.
- Increased student engagement by implementing hands-on learning activities and group projects.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Led small group instruction sessions, enabling more targeted teaching strategies and personalized attention for each student.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on educational trends and best practices, applying new knowledge directly into daily practice.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Served as a mentor for new Educational Assistants, providing guidance on classroom management strategies.
- Promoted positive classroom environment by implementing effective behavior management techniques, resulting in decreased disruptions and increased focus on learning.
- Assisted with lesson planning, ensuring alignment with curriculum standards and objectives.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, collaborating with teachers and parents to develop strategies for improvement.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Small Business Co-Owner and Marketer
Dandy Drug
06.2013 - 11.2016
- Collaborated with co-owner on critical decision-making regarding business growth opportunities.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, bookkeeping, and tax preparation.
- Established strong relationships with vendors to negotiate favorable pricing, ensuring cost-effective purchasing decisions.
- Optimized store layout for creating an inviting atmosphere that encouraged customer browsing and purchases.
- Increased brand visibility within the community by participating in local events.
- Developed marketing strategies to attract new clients and increase revenue, including local advertising and detailing physician offices.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Created exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
- Created and collaborated with graphic designers to create customized marketing products.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Provided exceptional customer service, fostering positive relationships with both new and returning patients at the pharmacy counter.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
- Assisted in training new team members on standard operating procedures to ensure consistent quality of service across the entire team.
Homemaker
Kuper Home
06.1995 - 05.2013
- Developed and monitored large family
- Instructed and assisted in the development of health and personal habits.
- Taught and performed activities to encourage intellectual development.
- Organized and hosted opportunities for other mothers with young children to connect, network, and socialize.
Bank Teller Supervisor
First National Bank of Lubbock
02.1992 - 06.1995
- Improved customer satisfaction by efficiently managing teller transactions and addressing customer inquiries.
- Managed risk effectively by monitoring teller activities, ensuring compliance with banking regulations and policies.
- Built trusting relationships with customers through attentive listening skills, insightful problem-solving abilities, and empathetic service approach.
- Reduced errors in transactions by providing ongoing training and coaching to bank tellers on best practices.
- Enhanced the overall customer experience by working closely with the team to identify and address specific areas for service improvement.
- Examined tellers' reports of daily transactions for accuracy.
Education
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TXArlington High School
Arlington, TXSkills
- Self Starter With Growth Mindset
- Customer Service Professional
- Excellent In Working With Children
- Friendly, Approachable Demeanor
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Specialist in Customer Acquisition and Retainment
- Strong Work Ethic
- Patient
- Creative
- On-Time Project Completion
- Teamwork Focused With Positive Attitude
- Strong Writing and Communication Skills
- Organized and Dependable
- Attention to Detail
- Conflict Resolution
Timeline
Educational Assistant Teacher
Mansfield Independent School District
08.2017 - 07.2024
Small Business Co-Owner and Marketer
Dandy Drug
06.2013 - 11.2016
Homemaker
Kuper Home
06.1995 - 05.2013
Bank Teller Supervisor
First National Bank of Lubbock
02.1992 - 06.1995
Texas Tech University
Arlington High School
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