Riley Morgenthaler

Committed Graduate Instructor confident participating in classroom teaching and discussions and reviewing student assignments. Possesses strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with instructors, students and staff. Knowledgeable in subject matter and clearly explains complex material to accommodate students from diverse backgrounds to encourage equitable outcomes.

• Certificate in College Teaching, 05/2024, Center for Teaching and Learning, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
• Future Faculty Development Certificate, 05/2024, Center for Teaching and Learning, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), 07/2022, National Healthcareer Association, Arapahoe Community College Medical Assistant Apprenticeship
• Wilderness First Responder, 2019, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine
• Basic Life Support (BLS), 2019, Present, American Heart Association

• Center for Teaching and Learning’s “Best Should Teach” Silver Award, 2023/24, Graduate School, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
• Chancellor’s Recognition Award, 2022, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
• Dean’s List, 2018-2021, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
• Gold Award, 2018, Girl Scouts of the USA
• Stephanie A. Foote Leadership Prize for Gold Award Excellence, 2018, Girl Scouts of Colorado
• Regent Scholarship, 2018, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
• Esteemed Scholar Award, 2018, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO

• Destination Imagination Colorado, Regional Challenge Master, 2017, Present

- Facilitate and organize STEAM learning experiences for students in kindergarten through the twelfth grade

- Member of the Jefferson County Destination Imagination steering committee

- Encourage the development of  science, engineering, teamwork and innovation skills through creative problem solving 

- Lead the Scientific Challenge in Jefferson County and also assist in facilitating the Scientific and Service-Learning challenges for the state of Colorado.

• Boulder Community Health, Hospital Volunteer, 01/2019, 03/2020

 - Staffed the surgery check-in desk to assist patients with checking in for their appointments and to assist staff in contacting and communicating with their patients and their patients’ families

- Interacted compassionately with a diverse patient population and effectively communicated accurate information between medical staff and families

• Girl Scouts of Colorado, Keynote Speaker, 05/2018, 05/2019

- As the recipient of the Stephanie A. Foote Leadership Prize for Gold Award Excellence I had the opportunity to serve as the keynote speaker at Girl Scout events across Colorado 

- Delivered the keynote address at the 2018 Women of Distinction event as well as at the 2019 Gold Award ceremonies across the state

- Gained experience writing and delivering speeches to inspire other young women, and spoke in front of crowds of up to 450 people