Mackenzie Vaughn
@mackenzievaughn
Earth science education student and tutor who helps learners improve grades and understanding.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I’m building my career at the intersection of science instruction and individualized learning support. As an S.P.E.D. Tutor, I consult with IEP, 504, and RTI-labeled students to help them raise performance—working toward goals like improving grades above a 60% baseline and above 70% using added vocabulary and targeted resources.
In my student teaching experience, I coordinated with 7+ students across physics, chemistry, and physical science techniques, preparing lesson models and classroom materials while focusing on improving diversity in instruction by 6%. I also identified disruptive behaviors and attended 8 classes on disruptive behaviors to strengthen how I support classroom success.
Beyond the classroom, I’ve developed strong responsibility and communication skills through roles like Floor Facilitator at Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum, where I sanitized exhibits, managed busy areas, and educated kids on positive exhibit play—holding activities twice a week. I bring that same hands-on, learner-centered approach to collaboration and service through my involvement with the Teaching Education Society and Geology Society.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
S.P.E.D. Tutor
Strongmind/Primavera
Oct 2024 - May 2025 (7 months)
Consulted with IEP, 504, and RTI-labeled students to help raise overall grades above 60%. Collaborated with teachers and added vocabulary/resources to support understanding and raise grades above 70%.
Student Teacher
BYU-Idaho
Jan 2024 - Apr 2024 (3 months)
Coordinated with 7+ students on physics, chemistry, and physical science techniques. Prepared lesson models and sources and identified disruptive behaviors, attending classes focused on disruptive behavior.
Floor Facilitator
Discovery Gateway Childrens Museum
Cleaned and sanitized exhibits daily to mitigate germ spread and reset props weekly. Educated children on how to engage with exhibits and held activities about twice a week.
Cashier
Dylan's/Warren's
Shared knowledge of menu items and promoted food and beverage combinations based on customer needs with a stated success rate of 67%. Set up tables and chairs and balanced the till at the end of each shift while accounting for discrepancies.
Cashier
Oversaw store running and customer interactions on weekdays, directing payments and supporting store inventory operations. Allocated store resources to maximize stock holdings, with reported increases in revenue and holdings.
Team Member
Bath and Body Works
Presented stock and changed signage every two weeks to support new product rollouts and attract attention. Found products for customers online and in person and supported inventory changes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Brigham Young University - Idaho
Associate of Science, Earth Science Education
Activities and societies: Directed independent research on the effects of soil salinization on plant growth.
Earned an Associate of Science with a major in Earth Science Education and a minor in Biology Education.
Nuames
Diploma
Grade: 3.280 (cumulative GPA)
Completed a diploma program in May 2022 with a cumulative GPA of 3.280.
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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