LARRY ALLEN MCKENZIE JR

126 Strawn, Kyle, TX 78640  (618) 521-9615  larryamckenzie@gmail.com

Professional Summary
Detail oriented academic professional with a passion for helping students realize their educational and career
goals. Seeking to continue launching students’ growth and learning in secondary education.

Skills

 Strong communication skills  Adept at advising a diverse population of

 Extensive presentation experience students
 Academic research  Extensive computer experience
 Creative problem solver

Work History
Lecturer, 8/2018 – 7/2020
University of Tennessee at Martin – Martin, TN
 Taught a variety of upper division Exercise Physiology and Public Health courses.
 Managed and advised a caseload of student majors as they matriculated through the Department of Health
and Human Performance to determine the best path to achieve their goals both educationally and career
wise.
 Developed top-notch written and verbal communication skills from working with and teaching various
personalities in and out of the classroom.
 Developed new strategies and incorporated new tools in the classroom to enhance student learning.
 Engaged in creative problem solving to address departmental needs.

Senior Lecturer, 8/2008 – 5/2018

Southern Illinois University Carbondale – Carbondale, IL
 Taught a variety of university lower and upper division Exercise Science courses.
 Created online courses and learning environments to enhance student learning.
 Provided guidance for one of the departmental student organizations by serving as the Faculty adviser.
 Discussed and advised students in their course and career progression determining the best path to achieve
success

Adjunct Instructor, 2005 - 2014

John A. Logan College – Carterville, IL
 Taught a variety of courses in Anatomy & Physiology, as well as Health.

Education
Ph.D. (ABD): Public Health, anticipated graduation date 8/2020
Southern Illinois University Carbondale – Carbondale, IL

Master of Education: Exercise Science, 2005

Southern Illinois University Carbondale – Carbondale, IL

Bachelor of Arts: Physiology with a minor in Chemistry, 1998

Southern Illinois University Carbondale – Carbondale, IL
 References

Dr. Juliane P. Wallace, Ph.D., FACSM

Interim Director
School of Human Sciences
Southern Illinois University
1075 South Normal Ave.
Davies Hall, Room 107
Carbondale, IL 62901-4310
618.453.3115
juliane@siu.edu

Dr. Deborah Gibson

Professor
Department of Health and Human Services
University of Tennessee at Martin
3010 Elam Center
Martin, TN 38237
731-881-7687
gibson@utm.edu

Dr. Phil Anton

Associate Professor and Program Director for Exercise Science
Kinesiology Department
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Davies Hall Rm 109
Carbondale, IL 62901
618-453-3116
panton@siu.edu