Jenna Upper
Hubbard,OH
Summary
Dynamic PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor recognized for delivering impactful equine-facilitated programming. Passionate about enhancing participant experience and program growth, skilled in fostering creative and inclusive environments. Strong communicator with a commitment to ensuring safety and achieving participant goals across multiple program areas. Highly collaborative, with reputation for reliability and adaptability, excelling in team settings. Dedicated to growing professionally, improving skills and maintaining highest quality of programming. Driven by genuine love for helping others, consistently striving to deliver programming aligning with the mission of Fieldstone Farm.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor
Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center
01.2020 - Current
- Conduct individualized equine-facilitated programming sessions, consistently receiving positive feedback for compassion and professionalism.
- Ensure quality and inclusivity of sessions by adapting plans based on participant needs.
- Foster strong relationships with participants, families and volunteers by exhibiting empathy, sensitivity and respect at all times.
- Encourage communication between parents, guardians and or teachers regarding the progress of their child or student's sessions.
- Maintain detailed records of participant attendance and progress across multiple sessions.
- Collaborate with instructional staff as well as equine care team to ensure safety, quality and effectiveness of riding and ground based sessions.
- Demonstrate adaptability and problem solving abilities relating to student attendance, volunteer shortages and horse availability.
- Assist in coordinating horse and volunteer assignments, collaborating with team members in order to streamline operations during peak times.
- Facilitate working relationship between Fieldstone Farm and Gaitway High School faculty and students.
Day Program Instructor
Iron and String Life Enhancement
08.2019 - Current
- Develop meaningful relationships with clients by understanding their individual goals and objectives.
- Actively listen to client concerns and feedback in order to provide appropriate emotional support.
- Provide effective supervision and guidance to clients as they engage in vocational activities.
- Demonstrate flexibility when responding to changing priorities or unexpected situations.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation of client behavior, interactions, observations and evaluations.
- Demonstrate excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills while working with a diverse group of individuals.
- Collaborate with supervisors and other instructors to meet the needs of and foster goal achievement of individual clients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Equine Therapeutic Horsemanship
Lake Erie College
Painesville, OH05-2019
Skills
- Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Team-Oriented Approach
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Problem Solving Abilities
- Organizational Skills
- Safe and Effective Lesson Planning
- Basic Administrative and Scheduling Support
- Professionalism
Certification
PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor
Timeline
PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor
Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center
01.2020 - Current
Day Program Instructor
Iron and String Life Enhancement
08.2019 - Current
PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor
Bachelor of Science - Equine Therapeutic Horsemanship
Lake Erie College
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