Makenzie Jenkins
Gooding,ID
Summary
- Ability to balance competing demands – Working full-time as a full-time student and coaching part-time.
- Experienced in working in diverse groups (athletics, special needs volunteer, LDS youth volunteer)
- Excellent work ethic (Full-time student and working)
- Comfortable in new settings – lived in multiple countries (US, Canada)
- Experienced leader in multiple settings (athletics, work, church, volunteer)
- Fluent in Spanish (Served a full-time church mission in Arizona)
Results-focused service professional with strength in customer service, problem solving and effectiveness. Proactive leader with strengths in communication and collaboration. Adept at managing concurrent objectives to promote efficiency and influence positive outcomes. English and Language Arts Teacher with a track record in enhancing student comprehension through innovative teaching methods. Strengths lie in curriculum development, classroom management and incorporation of technology to augment learning experience. Notable for fostering positive learning environment that encourages student participation and promotes respect for diversity. Impact is demonstrated by consistent improvement in student performance and literacy rates.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
HXP Trip Leader
HXP - Humanitarian Experience
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2025 - Current
- Counseled youth on personal issues related to family dynamics, peer pressure, substance abuse prevention and mental health awareness.
- Developed and implemented engaging activities for youth to build social, emotional, and physical skills.
- Created a safe environment for youth to express themselves freely, without fear of judgment or ridicule.
- Fostered relationships with students, and provided counseling on personal and spiritual issues.
- Facilitated group discussions on various topics, promoting critical thinking and open dialogue.
- I got 20 or more high school-aged students to and from another country safely.
High School Volleyball Coach
Gooding School District
Gooding, Idaho
05.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated correct form of volleyball skills such as passing, setting, spiking, blocking.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times while athletes were under my supervision.
- Analyzed opponents' strengths and weaknesses to develop game plans that would give our team an advantage.
High School Basketball Coach
Gooding School District
Gooding, ID
10.2023 - Current
- Organized and supervised practice sessions, including drills, conditioning exercises and scrimmages.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for away games; ensured all safety protocols were followed while traveling.
- Instructed athletes in proper techniques of basketball fundamentals such as dribbling, passing, shooting, rebounding and defense.
- Encouraged teamwork among players through positive reinforcement strategies; helped build trust among teammates.
- Collaborated with other coaches to develop innovative strategies that would enhance overall team success.
High School English and Language Arts Teacher
Gooding School District
Gooding, Idaho
08.2023 - Current
- Maintained accurate records on attendance, grades, assessments results, parent contacts. for each student assigned.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive lesson plans that incorporated a variety of teaching strategies to engage students in English and Language Arts activities.
- Utilized various forms of assessment data to inform instructional decisions regarding student needs and goals.
Scheduling Agent
Greenix Pest Control
Orem, UT
04.2021 - 08.2023
- Created and organized routes for over 60 technicians across numerous branches.
- Modified and accommodated timed appointments, scheduling conflicts, and last-minute changes.
- Calculated route sizes based on individual completion reports.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Created weekly schedules for employees based on availability and workload requirements.
Basketball Coach
Killer Bees
Salt Lake City, UT
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Motivated and encouraged student athletes to make best effort during practices and games.
- Developed training and exercise programs to meet individual requirements and team play strategies.
- Ran drills and fitness circuits to improve athletes' coordination and skills.
- Assessed player abilities and assigned positions according to individual strengths.
- Encouraged athletes, fellow coaches and parents to engage in good sportsmanship with competitors.
Basketball Official
Provo Recreation Center
Provo, UT
12.2020 - 10.2022
- Executed high-pressure decisions, including awarding of points and imposition of penalties under time constraints.
- Adhered to and enforced game rules and regulations.
- Reacted to complex game situations quickly and effectively.
- Conferred with coaches, players and umpires to discuss calls and disputes.
- Assisted new referees with training and learning specific game rules and regulations.
- Fostered sportsmanship among players and coaches to minimize in-game conflict.
- Managed behavior of players, coaches and crowd to facilitate gameplay.
- Explained rules, regulations and league guidelines to players and coaches.
Captioning Agent
CaptionCall
Provo, UT
05.2020 - 11.2020
- Assisted with emergency calls by captioning and relaying critical information.
- Transcribed exact wording for wide-ranging conversations, including inaccuracies and highly personal information.
- Maintained strict compliance with government regulations barring interference in conversations.
- Protected callers' personal information by following exact protocols for typing conversations with no recording or documentation.
- Captioned telephone conversations verbatim to facilitate accurate communications.
Food Service Worker
Legends Grille
Provo, UT
08.2017 - 04.2018
- Received food orders from individuals and explained offerings.
- Monitored inventory and promptly reported food items requiring reorder..
- Sanitized and kept work areas tidy by cleaning surfaces, equipment and floors, removing trash and maintaining machinery.
- Upheld food safety standards at all times.
- Resolved customer concerns and relayed relevant information to supervisor
- Complied with company service standards, including inventory and cash control procedures.
- Closely adhered to food safety and sanitation procedures established by company and regulatory agencies.
Nanny
Stroud Inc.
Provo, UT
07.2017 - 03.2018
- (2 years, 5 children).
- Assisted children with homework and implemented school material in practical, everyday activity.
- Facilitated safe, caring and warm environment for children between ages of 0 and 10 years old to stimulate development.
- Prepared snacks and meals, scheduled and coordinated projects and reinforced appropriate discipline for children according to parents' specifications.
- Provided safe and efficient transportation to and from activities and events.
Volunteer
LDS Church
- Youth Leader (Camp leader, President, Class President), Special Olympics Volunteer (10+ years, multiple states, UT, TX, PA).
- Special Education Volunteer (10+ years, multiple states, UT, TX, PA).
- Full Time Missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mesa, Arizona, Spanish speaking).
Education
Massage Therapy
Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage
Falls Church, VA08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Exercise And Wellness
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT12.2022
High School Diploma -
Pine Richland High School
Gibsonia PA06.2017
Skills
- Coach
- Decision-making skills
- Good sportsmanship abilities
- Unbiased judgment
- Leadership
- Computer skills
- Organization
- First Aid/CPR
- Fluent in Spanish
- Social skills
- Professional ethics
- Licensed Massaged Therapist
References
References Available Upon Request
Accomplishments
- Promoted from Food Service Worker to Supervisor, in less than 12-months
- Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
Timeline
HXP Trip Leader
HXP - Humanitarian Experience
01.2025 - Current
High School Volleyball Coach
Gooding School District
05.2024 - Current
High School Basketball Coach
Gooding School District
10.2023 - Current
High School English and Language Arts Teacher
Gooding School District
08.2023 - Current
Basketball Coach
Killer Bees
04.2022 - 01.2023
Scheduling Agent
Greenix Pest Control
04.2021 - 08.2023
Basketball Official
Provo Recreation Center
12.2020 - 10.2022
Captioning Agent
CaptionCall
05.2020 - 11.2020
Food Service Worker
Legends Grille
08.2017 - 04.2018
Nanny
Stroud Inc.
07.2017 - 03.2018
Volunteer
LDS Church
Massage Therapy
Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage
Bachelor of Science - Exercise And Wellness
Brigham Young University
High School Diploma -
Pine Richland High School
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