Elizabeth Upchurch

Somerset, KY *****

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Work Experience

Special Needs Aide

Pulaski County School District - Somerset, KY

August 2022 to Present

• Serve as a guide in instructing students on proper classroom behavior

• Help teachers keep records for grading and attendance

• Get materials and equipment ready to help teachers prepare for class

• Reinforce lessons by reviewing material one-on-one and in small groups with students

• Supervise students during lunch or recess, as well as in between classes or on field trips

• Assist students who need additional help learning a specific concept Manager

Steel wrestling company - Somerset, KY

September 2020 to Present

• The role of the wrestling manager varies from program-to-program and from high school to college, but some of the responsibilities of the wrestling manager include:

• Statistics: Taking stats and entering them into a statistics program

• Filming matches

• Cleaning wrestling mats before and after practice and before and after competitions

• Organizing/cleaning the wrestling room before and after practice

• Timing matches/drills during practice

• Assisting strength/conditioning coach with lifting sessions (holding timer, setting up drill stations)

• Assisting with setup/teardown of competitions

• Clothing checkout/organizing laundry and washing clothes

• Getting ice baths ready for wrestlers as needed

Selling wrestling apparel at events

adanta caregiver

THE ADANTA GROUP - Somerset, KY

September 2011 to February 2022

• Serving as a companion to clients

• Transporting clients to and from appointments, errands, activities, etc.

• Managing medication

• Preparing meals

• Interpersonal skills, including exceptional patience and listening skills

• The ability to provide care across a variety of settings, including group homes and day service programs

• Performing light housekeeping duties (e.g., keeping room clean, laundry)

• Providing bathing and dressing assistance

• Keeping proper care records and reporting changes to nursing team

• Encouraging socialization and participation in community activities

• Following patient care plan

• Communicating with families, co-workers and supervisors regarding care

• Assisting with transfer and mobility

• Shopping and running errands

• Maintaining a safe and comfortable home environment Customer Service Representative

Senture - London, KY

June 2020 to April 2021

1. works with clients who have complaints, orders, or require information about products/services purchased from the organization. They also provide solutions that fit those individualized situations and prioritize the customers' needs at each step of the process. Production Worker

UGN - Somerset, KY

December 2012 to April 2015

• responsible for meeting quality standards and deadlines for products.

• They check for defects, assemble products, monitor manufacturing equipment,

• closely follow safety procedures to prevent accidents in environments where materials may be hazardous.

Certified Substitute Teacher/substitute aide

McCreary County Board of Education - Mccreary county August 2011 to May 2012

• Creating an inclusive and purposeful learning environment where every child feels valued

• Planning high-quality sessions to fit in with the scheme of work where cover plans are unavailable

• Providing targeted feedback and informal assessments to drive student progress

• Using positive management techniques to ensure good behavior Professional Experience Substitute Teacher, School Professionals,

• Deliver engaging lessons across entire curriculum to grades K-5, with an average classroom count of 22

• Plan and assign differentiated homework tasks to support learning outside class

• Adapt provided lesson plans to students’ unique learning needs

• Grade classwork and perform on-the-spot assessments to provide useful feedback to regular class teachers

• Maintain a tidy and organized class environment, and update displays on longer-term placements to reflect current learning and highlight student achievements Education

Currently taking courses in Elementary Education, special needs k-12th University of the Cumberlands - Williamsburg, KY

August 2022 to Present

certificates in Early Childhood Education

Somerset Community College - Somerset, KY

August 2006 to February 2012

Skills

• Special Education

• Childcare

• Early Childhood Education

• Teaching

• Classroom Management

• Experience with Children

• Curriculum Development

• Toddler Care

• Special Needs

• Organizational Skills

• Tutoring

• Autism Experience

• Experience Working With Students

• Case Management

• Math

• Administrative Experience

• Infant Care

• Time Management

Certifications and Licenses

Early childcare provider

childcare assistant

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