Makenzie M.

Riley
kenzie.riley17@gmail.com  (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.