Makenzie M.
Riley
[email protected] (801) 803-0054
Education
University of Utah | GPA 3.57 May 2018
Bachelor of Fine Art: Art Education
Awarded Dean’s list: 6 semesters. Awarded the Utah Regent’s Scholarship 2013-2014
Experience
Teacher Aide Oct-Dec 2018
Bear River Charter School
Stepped up when lead teacher was hospitalized for several weeks and created lesson plans in unfamiliar subjects,
and utilized multiple learning styles to meet the needs of individual students.
Successfully established my presence as the new teacher and developed positive relationships with the students,
faculty, and office staff.
Implemented classroom management strategies and created a healthy learning environment. Once the teacher
returned after full recovery, the students thanked me with notes, offered gifts, and petitioned for me to stay.
Substitute Teacher Aug-Present
Various elementary and secondary schools
Collaborated with the teacher to engage the class in small groups and one-on-one teaching to maximize learning
Invited students to vocalize their ideas and arranged opportunities for them to practice presenting to large groups.
Obediently followed instructions given by teachers when provided and creatively improvised as needed.
Student Teacher
Bryant Middle School Jan-Apr 2018
Directed and encouraged students to develop their art techniques and skills. Many students fostered creativity,
increased in confidence, and left with a greater sense of accomplishment and understanding of their potential.
Inspired students to be involved in their learning, improve their habits, and live true to core values.
Encouraged students to appreciate diversity and abstain from all forms of bullying.
Long-Term Substitute Art Teacher Apr-Jun 2017
Rose Park Elementary
Constructed lesson plans that reflected age appropriate core standards and encouraged learning in multiple fields.
Taught lesson plans to students that supported creative thinking and individual expression.
Built relationships with students, faculty, and office staff that encouraged teamwork and positivity.
Server Apr 2013-Mar 2018
Mandarin
Led bussers and server assistants and was selected as lead server for luncheons and special occasions.
Established a comfortable dining experience by balancing appropriate levels of interaction with customers.
Calmly and professionally handled high-conflict situations between customers, chefs, and employees
Leadership Experience
Workshop Instructor Feb 2017
Utah Art Education Association
Taught a workshop at the UAEA Southern Conference that provided a lesson plan about student identity to fellow
art teachers.
Facilitated creative thinking and art making during the workshop.
Art Teaching Club Secretary Apr 2016-Apr 2017
University of Utah Art Teaching Club
Planned club events and collaborated with the Art Teaching Club presidency to create meaningful experiences for
current and future art educators. art
Participated in the UAEA Northern Conference at the University of Utah, aiding presenters and guiding attendees.
