Elizabeth Holcombe
Youth Instructor
Greer,SC
Summary
Determined, experienced, enthusiastic Youth Advocate adept at education in a multitude of subjects and environments; dedicated and understanding with a drive for assisting youth in reaching their maximum potential; expansive knowledge of adolescent development and psychology demonstrated over 20 years in similar roles.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Homemaker & Homeschool Educator
Holcombe Household
Greer, SC
05.2004 - Current
- Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Attends educational fairs and conferences, researches and chooses appropriate curriculum in order to meet children's varying abilities and grade levels
- Organizes hands-on instructional activities, educational field trips, and enriching activities to engage, motivate, socialize, and inspire students
- Maintains accurate and complete records to report on progress of student achievements
Youth Director
Philippi Baptist Church
Union, SC
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Scheduled and managed teams of youth volunteers
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations
- Assisted in creation and implementation of missions strategies for youth to get involved in local and global missions
- Provided guidance, counseled, and recommended coping mechanisms for youth and families dealing with difficult issues
- Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians
Youth Counselor
Hermitage Baptist Church
Camden, SC
07.2017 - 09.2019
- Planned and participated in camps, sports, games, and movie nights with students
- Engaged and interacted with adolescents, teaching sustainable habits and coping mechanisms
- Interacted with troubled youth, offering resources and programs to surmount challenges
- Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse anxiety and provide comfort to those in need
Special Education Paraprofessional
Morris Hill Elementary School
Fort Riley, Kansas
03.2010 - 05.2011
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments
- Communicated with students, teachers, staff and parents to main effective relationships for student and program growth
Education
Associate of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA 08.2018 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
North Greenville University
Tigerville, SC 08.2001 - 05.2005
Skills
Compassionate Caregiving
Timeline
Youth Director
Philippi Baptist Church
09.2019 - 05.2021
Associate of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Liberty University
08.2018 - 05.2021
Youth Counselor
Hermitage Baptist Church
07.2017 - 09.2019
Special Education Paraprofessional
Morris Hill Elementary School
03.2010 - 05.2011
Homemaker & Homeschool Educator
Holcombe Household
05.2004 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
North Greenville University
08.2001 - 05.2005
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