Makenzie Terry
South Jordan,Utah
Summary
Compassionate professional experienced in delivering resources and support to families facing complex service challenges. Proven strengths in interpersonal communication, relationship building, and crisis management. History of advocating for client needs and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance community welfare. Expertise in empathy, effective communication, and problem-solving.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Family Advocate
Utah Community Action
Salt Lake City, Utah
08.2025 - Current
- Conducted needs assessments to identify family challenges and barriers.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients by providing ongoing support through regular check-ins or phone calls.
- Documented case notes and maintained accurate client records consistently.
- Partnered with families and provided resources to build growth that promoted better self-reliance.
Master Teacher
Utah Community Action
Salt Lake City, Utah
02.2023 - 08.2025
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans for diverse student needs.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and adjust teaching methods.
- Communicated regularly with parents about student performance and classroom activities.
- Supervised daily operations and workflow for team of employees.
Child Caretaker
Mountain Ridge High School
Herriman, Utah
08.2020 - 02.2023
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling, and collaboration with parents.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills, including creating paintings, drawings, paper crafts, and decorations.
- Set and enforced rules to maintain children’s safety, and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Family, Community, And Human Development
University Of Utah
Salt Lake City Utah01-2022
Skills
- Case management and documentation
- Family partnership
- Community referrals
- Educational planning
- Student assessment
- Team supervision
- Effective listening
- Data collection
Certification
CPR/ First Aid/ AED
Timeline
Family Advocate
Utah Community Action
08.2025 - Current
Master Teacher
Utah Community Action
02.2023 - 08.2025
Child Caretaker
Mountain Ridge High School
08.2020 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Science - Family, Community, And Human Development
University Of Utah