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
2024.08 - 2025.04
- 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
2024.06 - 2024.08
- 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
2024.01 - 2024.06
- 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
2023.08 - 2023.12
- 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
2023.01 - 2023.08
- 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
2024.08 - 2025.04
Fine Arts Camp Teacher
Friends School Summer Camp
2024.06 - 2024.08
Substitute Teacher
Baltimore County Public Schools
2024.01 - 2024.06
Student Teacher
Ashe County Middle School
2023.08 - 2023.12
Mountain Youth Academy: Level Three Mental Hospital for Children
2023.01 - 2023.08
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Art Education
Appalachian State University
/2019 - /2023