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Riley Smyth

Summary

I am a caring, organized, hard-working person that brings a professional attitude to everything I do. I am dedicated to providing students with inspiring and engaging art lessons that introduce them to an array of mediums, skills, and artists. I am excited to begin my teaching career. I want to become a more experienced instructor and artist to better the students I work with and the community they live in.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

EFL teacher

Maryvit School
Pattaya, Thailand
08.2024 - 04.2025
  • Effectively managed six classes of 35 students to create a conducive learning environment.
  • Encouraged student participation with group tasks and discussions, boosted classroom interaction levels.

Fine Arts Camp Teacher

Friends School Summer Camp
Baltimore, MD
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Selected curricula based on students' interests, aptitude and ability.
  • Delivered outstanding and structured art and play activities to groups of campers; this provided me with an array of lesson plans.

Substitute Teacher

Baltimore County Public Schools
Baltimore, MD
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Readiness to handle varied class environments and provide flexible support to students and educators.
  • Deliver engaging lessons across entire curriculum to K-12.

Student Teacher

Ashe County Middle School
Warrensville, NC
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Designed units aligned with the state standards
  • Created positive behavior management plans to limit behavior issues
  • Demonstrated commitment to continue professional development
  • Developed positive relationships with the students, staff, and community that I interacted with daily

Mountain Youth Academy: Level Three Mental Hospital for Children
Mountain City, TN
01.2023 - 08.2023
  • Crisis de-escalation
  • Established rapport with students to create a respectful environment
  • Lead psychological education group
  • Managed small groups of twelve children with a variety of ages (5-17)

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Art Education

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC
/2019 - /2023

Certification

  • State of North Carolina Visual Art K-12 Teacher License
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
  • CPR

Timeline

EFL teacher

Maryvit School
08.2024 - 04.2025

Fine Arts Camp Teacher

Friends School Summer Camp
06.2024 - 08.2024

Substitute Teacher

Baltimore County Public Schools
01.2024 - 06.2024

Student Teacher

Ashe County Middle School
08.2023 - 12.2023

Mountain Youth Academy: Level Three Mental Hospital for Children
01.2023 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Art Education

Appalachian State University
/2019 - /2023
Riley Smyth