Michael R.

McKenzie
mrmckenzie@ualr.edu 501-772-4360
7912 Highway 5 North; Alexander, AR 72002

PERSONAL STATEMENT
Enthusiastic and motivated Mathematics teacher with a passionate commitment
to student development and the learning experience. Possess outstanding
communication skills and real world experience that will be used to present
information in a variety of ways, emphasizing relevance of class material to the
world beyond the classroom.

EDUCATION
BA Mathematics Secondary Education - expected December 2018.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR

Associates of Science December 2014

Pulaski Technical Collage Little Rock, AR

High School Diploma June 1990

Bryant High School Bryant, AR

FIELD PLACEMENTS & INTERNSHIPS

Wilson Elementary
4015 Stannus Road; Little Rock, AR 72204
October, 2015 December, 2015
4th grade

Horace Mann Middle School

1000 E. Roosevelt Rd., Little Rock, AR 72206
September 2015 November, 2015
8th grade Math

Maumelle High School

100 Victory Lane, Maumelle, AR 72113
September 2016 November, 2016
10th 12th grade Algebra II

WORK EXPERIENCE

School bus driver August 2015-Current

Bryant Public School District
Bryant, AR
Safely operate school bus
Maintain a safe and clean environment for students
Manage student behaviour
Sales Support Specialist April 2010-October 2011
Open Range Communications
Bryant, AR
Facilitate intensive training for all new hires in Arkansas
Analyzed area competition and productivity to maximize sales presence
in markets
Provided regional sales reports to Corporate on a weekly and monthly
basis
Created and maintained weekly commission reports for Corporate
Responsible for all inventory in Arkansas and Alabama
Supervised employees
Interviewed and hired employees for Arkansas
Managed office
Responsible for human resource activities for all Arkansas employees
Worked directly with the Chambers of Commerce in all Arkansas service
markets

Network Purchasing Analyst September 2009-March 2010

Arvest Bank Operations
Little Rock, AR
Analyze telecom invoices for accuracy
Analyze and assist in negotiating telecom contracts
Manage inventories of telecom services with multiple carriers
Purchased IT equipment throughout bank group

Service Manager January 1997-July 2009

Verizon Business
Little Rock, AR
Trained customers on Web-based tools
Conduct both face to face as well as remote customer meetings
Single point of contact for post-implementation account support on
corporate accounts
Create and present periodic Service Reviews that included inventories,
service level analysis, and financial analysis related to contract
performance
Provide complete billing support by reviewing invoices with customers,
research and manage disputes to completion, customize invoices based
on customers accounting requirements, establish electronic invoicing,
and conduct periodic audits for quality assurance
Participate and/or manage a variety of projects related to billing,
technology conversions, and/or service migrations
Assist sales in contract renewals, and identifying additional sales
opportunities
Ensure all service related issues are properly documented, expectations
communicated, and a resolution provided.
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Pre-AP Algebra June 2017
University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Management Disney Style Summer 1991

Walt Disney World Orlando, FL

SERVICE TO THE PROFESSION

STEM night, January 2016, Forest Heights STEM Academy, introduced students
and families to ProScopes

Science fair, February 2016, Forest Heights STEM Academy, introduced students
and families to ProScopes

Arkansas Science Olympiad, April 2016, University of Arkansas at Little Rock,

judged electric car competition

Science fair, January 2017, Jefferson Elementary, judged science fair

VOLUNTEER WORK
Bryant Public School District Classified Personnel Policy Committee 2017 -
Bryant, AR

Space Camp 2017 Huntsville, AL Took Bryant Middle School students to

Space Camp

Duck Derby 2017 Bryant, AR Benefits Boys & Girls Club and Kids Closet

Fall Fest Committee 2010 to current Bryant, AR Assist with planning, setup,
and clean up

Fall Fest Fishing Derby volunteer 2014 to current Bryant, AR Manage event

Bryant First United Methodist Church 2015 to current Volunteer youth leader

Habitat for Humanity 2015 Benton, AR Apostles Build

PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCES
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics national conference, April 2017,
attended

UTeach Conference, May 2016, attended

PERSONAL INTERESTS
Golf, fishing, hunting, softball, and bowling
Pi Sigma
REFERENCES
Mr. Anthony Owens, State Director of Computer Science, Arkansas Department of
Education
(phone number)
(email)

Mr. Shane Broadway, Vice President of University Relations, Arkansas State

University System
(phone number)
(email)

Mrs. Sandra Leiterman, Master Teacher, University of Arkansas at Little Rock

(phone number)
(email)