Candy Fleming
Bovina,TX
Summary
Dynamic educational assistant with a proven track record at Bovina ISD, adept at supporting diverse learning needs through individualized instruction and positive reinforcement. Enhanced student outcomes by 20% through tailored educational strategies. Skilled in effective communication and classroom management, fostering a collaborative and inclusive learning environment.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Assistant
Bovina ISD
Bovina, TX
10.2018 - 09.2025
- Assisted teachers in classroom management and lesson implementation.
- Supported students with diverse learning needs through tailored instruction.
- Collaborated with educators to develop engaging educational materials.
- Monitored student progress and provided constructive feedback to enhance learning outcomes.
- Implemented behavioral strategies to promote a positive classroom environment.
- Coordinated communication between parents, teachers, and support staff for student success.
- Organized and facilitated classroom activities to encourage student participation.
- Trained new educational assistants on best practices and classroom protocols.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
- Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decisionmaking.
- Enhanced classroom management through the implementation of positive reinforcement techniques and clear expectations for behavior.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instructional strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported classroom teachers by monitoring behavior, taking attendance, and completing other administrative tasks as needed.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Facilitated small group instruction targeted toward specific skill gaps or areas needing improvement based on identified student needs.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly, staying current on pedagogical trends and incorporating new strategies into teaching practices.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement and wellbeing.
- Assisted in extracurricular activities such as clubs or sports teams, providing additional support for students outside of the classroom setting.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive learning environment by addressing instances of bullying or discrimination promptly and effectively.
- Coordinated with other staff members to ensure seamless transitions between classes or grade levels for students requiring additional support services.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary units, promoting cross-curricular connections and deeper understanding of content.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress, address concerns, and develop strategies for academic success.
- Served as a mentor for new educational assistants, sharing best practices and offering guidance throughout their first years in the role.
- Implemented data-driven instruction, analyzing assessment results to inform future lesson planning and instructional practices.
- Increased parent involvement by maintaining open lines of communication and providing regular updates on student progress.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Monitored student behavior in classes, laboratories and on field trips for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.
- Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.
- Handled class records for attendance, assignment grades and course participation scores.
- Maintained laboratory safety by demonstrating equipment and techniques.
- Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction, lab work or in-class activities.
- Shared important information with students concerning upcoming assignments and tests.
- Taught courses under guidance of senior instructors.
Retail Sales Associate
Target
Amarillo, TX
06.1998 - 07.1998
- Assisted teachers in classroom management and lesson implementation.
- Supported students with diverse learning needs through tailored instruction.
- Collaborated with educators to develop engaging educational materials.
- Monitored student progress and provided constructive feedback to enhance learning outcomes.
- Implemented behavioral strategies to promote a positive classroom environment.
- Coordinated communication between parents, teachers, and support staff for student success.
- Organized and facilitated classroom activities to encourage student participation.
- Trained new educational assistants on best practices and classroom protocols.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
- Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decisionmaking.
- Enhanced classroom management through the implementation of positive reinforcement techniques and clear expectations for behavior.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instructional strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported classroom teachers by monitoring behavior, taking attendance, and completing other administrative tasks as needed.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Facilitated small group instruction targeted toward specific skill gaps or areas needing improvement based on identified student needs.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly, staying current on pedagogical trends and incorporating new strategies into teaching practices.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement and wellbeing.
- Assisted in extracurricular activities such as clubs or sports teams, providing additional support for students outside of the classroom setting.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive learning environment by addressing instances of bullying or discrimination promptly and effectively.
- Coordinated with other staff members to ensure seamless transitions between classes or grade levels for students requiring additional support services.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary units, promoting cross-curricular connections and deeper understanding of content.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress, address concerns, and develop strategies for academic success.
- Served as a mentor for new educational assistants, sharing best practices and offering guidance throughout their first years in the role.
- Implemented data-driven instruction, analyzing assessment results to inform future lesson planning and instructional practices.
- Increased parent involvement by maintaining open lines of communication and providing regular updates on student progress.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Monitored student behavior in classes, laboratories and on field trips for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.
- Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.
- Handled class records for attendance, assignment grades and course participation scores.
- Maintained laboratory safety by demonstrating equipment and techniques.
- Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction, lab work or in-class activities.
- Shared important information with students concerning upcoming assignments and tests.
- Taught courses under guidance of senior instructors.
Retail Sales Associate
Dollar General Store
Canyon, TX
05.1995 - 06.1995
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries, enhancing shopping experience.
- Operated cash register efficiently, processing transactions accurately and promptly.
- Maintained store cleanliness and organization, ensuring a welcoming environment for shoppers.
- Stocked shelves regularly, adhering to inventory management protocols and visual standards.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily sales goals and maintain store operations.
- Provided support during promotional events, assisting with setup and customer engagement activities.
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Maintained a clean and organized store environment, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Assisted in managing inventory levels, accurately processing shipments, and restocking merchandise as needed.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and addressing concerns promptly.
- Processed transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems, minimizing wait times for customers at checkout.
- Developed strong relationships with repeat clients, leading to increased loyalty and return visits.
- Collaborated with team members to meet and exceed monthly sales targets consistently.
- Enhanced visual merchandising displays by arranging products strategically, attracting more customers to the store.
- Promoted special offers and events by engaging with customers on the sales floor, driving awareness of promotions and boosting sales conversion rates.
- Increased sales revenue through effective product recommendations tailored to individual customers.
- Consistently met personal sales goals through proactive engagement with customers and upselling techniques when appropriate.
- Contributed to loss prevention efforts by maintaining vigilant awareness of potential theft risks on the sales floor and reporting suspicious activities as required.
- Supported store leadership in implementing new merchandising strategies to improve product positioning.
- Greeted customers and provided outstanding customer service.
- Provided exceptional customer service, leading to repeat store visits and enhanced customer loyalty.
- Participated in periodic inventory counts to maintain accurate stock levels.
- Assisted in setting up promotional displays to attract customer attention and boost sales.
- Streamlined checkout process, reducing wait times and improving customer satisfaction.
- Utilized product knowledge to make recommendations, tailoring suggestions to customer needs.
- Coordinated with stock team to expedite restocking of high-demand items.
- Increased sales floor efficiency by organizing merchandise and ensuring items were easy to locate.
- Fostered positive shopping environment, greeting customers warmly and providing personalized assistance.
- Supported store management in planning and executing seasonal promotions and sales events.
- Enhanced store appearance and shopping experience with meticulous shelf organization and cleanliness.
- Monitored sales trends to advise on restocking, ensuring popular items were always available.
- Engaged with customers on sales floor, offering assistance and improving shopping experience.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily sales targets, contributing to overall store success.
- Handled customer complaints with empathy and patience, resolving issues to maintain positive store reputation.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
- Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
- Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
- Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bovina High Shool
Bovina, TXSkills
- Learning disabilities support
- Teacher support
- Group and individual instruction
- Autism spectrum support
- Homework assistance
- Behavioral support
- Special education
- Student assessment
- Parent-teacher communication
- English language learners
- Positive reinforcement
- Materials preparation
- Individualized instruction
- Classroom management
- Project-based learning
- Elementary education
- Study skills development
- Teaching strategies
- Motivational techniques
- Early childhood education
- Family communication
- Area of study instruction
- Secondary education
- Experiential learning
- Classroom support
- Patient
- Emotional support
- Behavior management
- Reading and writing support
- Child development
- Helping students with special needs
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Supervising student activities
- Relationship building
- Special education support
- Student supervision
- Educational support
- Classroom organization
- Activity planning
- Small group and individual assistance
- Student health and safety
- Teacher support and collaboration
- Arts and crafts
- Educational assistance
- Social support
- Creating visual displays
- Individual student assistance
- Behavior improvements
- Enrichment activities
- Individual instruction
- Parent communication
- Teacher assistance
- Effective communication
- Preparing instructional materials
- Multicultural awareness
- Documentation
- Data collection
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Disability awareness
- Behavior modification
- Instructional support
- Small group instruction
- Storytelling
Certification
Educational Aide Title 1 and 2
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Educational Assistant
Bovina ISD
10.2018 - 09.2025
Retail Sales Associate
Target
06.1998 - 07.1998
Retail Sales Associate
Dollar General Store
05.1995 - 06.1995
High School Diploma -
Bovina High Shool