Open To Work
MEGAN RICH
Ogden,UT
Summary
Dynamic art educator with a proven track record at Box Elder Middle School, excelling in curriculum development and fostering student creativity. Skilled in mentoring diverse learners and implementing effective student retention strategies. Adept at integrating contemporary practices into lessons, enhancing engagement and artistic expression in the classroom.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Instructor
Boys & Girls Club of America
08.2025 - Current
- Teach art lessons
- Teach at multiple locations
- Teach a wide age range
- Ensure a safe, respectful class.
Substitute Teacher
Ess Substitutes/Ogden School District
08.2025 - Current
- Teach core subjects
- Maintain routines
- Support diverse learners
- Ensure a safe, respectful class.
Visual Arts Teacher
Box Elder Middle School
Brigham City
08.2022 - 05.2025
- Art curriculum development and lesson planning
- Created innovative art projects that engaged and inspired students
- Integration of art history and contemporary practices into teaching methods
- Evaluating student progress and providing constructive feedback
- Organizing and maintaining studio space and supplies
- Encouraging creativity and artistic expression
- Mentoring and counseling students
- Brigham City
Ceramics Teacher
Mojave High School
Las Vegas
09.2017 - 12.2021
- Conducting and planning ceramic classes and workshops
- Developing curriculum and lesson plans for students of various skill levels
- Demonstrating pottery techniques and safe use of equipment
- Evaluating student progress and providing constructive feedback
- Organizing and maintaining studio space and supplies
- Encouraging creativity and artistic expression
- Mentoring and counseling students
- Las Vegas
Education
ME.d - Secondary Education-Humanitites Emphasis
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
Phoenix, AZ01.2020
B.S - History/Political Science
SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY
Cedar City, UT01.1998
Skills
- Student advisement and mentorship
- Curriculum planning and design
- Student retention strategies
- Campus resource navigation
- Experience with disabilities
- Creative problem-solving
- Interpersonal skills
- Team collaboration
- Computer literacy and proficiency
- Effective communication
Affiliations
Self Published Children's Author and Illustrator
- M is for Mallow
-Santa's Workshop
-The Adventures of Ninja Mallow
-Exhibitor at the 2013,2015 Maker Faire in Las Vegas, NV
-Appeared on the MORE show in Las Vegas as the "Craft Queen" doing craft segments for the show.
-Exhibitor at the 2023 Ogden Arts Festival and the Craft Lake City Holiday Market 2025
- M is for Mallow
-Santa's Workshop
-The Adventures of Ninja Mallow
-Exhibitor at the 2013,2015 Maker Faire in Las Vegas, NV
-Appeared on the MORE show in Las Vegas as the "Craft Queen" doing craft segments for the show.
-Exhibitor at the 2023 Ogden Arts Festival and the Craft Lake City Holiday Market 2025
Certification
Graphic Design Certificate- Cal Arts/Coursera
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimePart TimeLocation Preference
HybridOn-SiteRemoteSalary Range
$45000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Art Instructor
Boys & Girls Club of America
08.2025 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Ess Substitutes/Ogden School District
08.2025 - Current
Visual Arts Teacher
Box Elder Middle School
08.2022 - 05.2025
Ceramics Teacher
Mojave High School
09.2017 - 12.2021
ME.d - Secondary Education-Humanitites Emphasis
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
B.S - History/Political Science
SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY