Jeffery S.

Upton

101 Poplar Dr., Greer, SC 29651

(864) 230-4940 jsupton@greenville.k12.sc.us

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Seeking a teaching position in the field of Elementary Education.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts
December 2014
Major: Elementary Education
Minor: English
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA UPSTATE, Spartanburg, SC

CERTIFICATION

South Carolina Educator's Professional Certificate

Elementary Education December 2014

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
STUDENT TEACHER, (4TH GRADE)
August -December 2014
Woodland Elementary, Greer, SC

Prepared lesson plans and student activities independently based on

Common Core State Standards.

Measured student comprehension through the use of both formal and

informal assessments.

Implemented activities as class began to activate schema, as well as

utilize each available teaching minute.

Adapted lessons for advanced students and fulfilled accommodations

needed for those students with learning, vision and hearing disabilities.

Facilitated open tutoring Monday through Thursday mornings for any

student who needed extra help.

RELATED EXPERIENCE
EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM TEACHER
September 2012-Present
Woodland Elementary, Greer, SC

Oversaw classroom of elementary school students

Assisted students with nightly homework

Coordinated with head teacher to organized crafts and group activities

Maintained a safe environment during recess, while promoting active

students

Developed systems to maximize students engagement while

transitioning from one activity to another.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
SOCCER COACH, UPWARD SOCCER
2011 Academic Years
Mauldin Baptist Church, Mauldin, SC

Developing long lasting relationships with a group of fifth grade age

soccer players.

Emphasizing the importance of living healthy, working hard and the

importance of character.