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Riley Trout

Title:
Assistant Academic Advisor
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At Florida Atlantic

Joined the Florida Atlantic Student-Athlete Success Center as an Assistant Academic Advisor in August 2025
Tasked with teaching SLS 1412, The Learning Community Experience: a course for incoming freshman that integrates academic learning with practical experiences, including discipline-specific and interdisciplinary activities while helping implement new learning initiatives and development, such as the design of an athlete development program for international students
Provides individualized academic and personal support to student-athletes, helping them balance schooling and athletic commitments effectively and assist with writing assignments, exam preparation and other academic tasks while complying with NCAA rules

At Saint Andrew's School

Became an assistant swim coach with Saint Andrew’s Aquatics in October of 2022
Coaching and managing children aged 6-18, helping work with other coaches to provide the best support for the children making sure the environment is positive and encouraging

At Calusa Elementary

Became a student teaching intern for the Palm Beach County School District, placed at Calusa Elementary in January of 2025, teaching and managing a third grade gifted classroom
Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans that catered to diverse learning styles and abilities, utilizing various instructional strategies, such as cooperative learning, hands-on activities, and technology integration, to enhance student engagement and comprehension
Helped create a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations for behavior and fostering a supportive community of learners

Involvement

Was a Division I student-athlete as a member of the Florida Atlantic swimming & diving team from August of 2021 to May of 2025
School record holder in 100 back and 200 medley relay
2024 American Conference Championship bronze medalist in 200 medley relay
2024-25 American All-Academic Team, 2023-24 American All-Academic Team, 2022-23 American All-Academic Team, 2021-22 CUSA Commissioner’s Honor Roll

Personal
Education: Earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education, from Florida Atlantic, in May of 2025. Is currently furthering her education with master’s degree in educational psychology and is on track to graduate in December of 2026 from Florida Atlantic.
Certification: Professional Certificate: 5-Year Florida Teacher Certification Elementary Education K-6, ESOL Endorsement, Reading Endorsement