Elizabeth Upchurch
Somerset, KY *****
***********@*****.***
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