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| | | | | Objective | | Museum educator with a particular passion for astronomy, dedicated to increasing science literacy and inspiring lifelong learning at any age through programming, partnerships, and evaluation. |
| | | | | Work History | | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | August 2010-present | | | Research and Evaluation Coordinator | | • | Design and implement evaluation plans for programs and grant-funded activities. | | • | Report on evaluation findings to both internal and external audiences. | | | NASA Grant Fellow | | • | Communicated information between staff and partners and provided administrative support for NASA grant, including timeline and budget tracking. | | • | Designed, implemented, and analyzed national pilot study of new curriculum. | | • | Wrote 4 Visit Guides, planned 1 Educator Night, developed website for aeronautics program, and facilitated field trip programs for grades K-7. |
| | | Museum of the Rockies | Bozeman, MT | May 2011-August 2011 | | | Astronomy Education Intern | | • | Developed 6 Educator Guides for planetarium shows that connect content to state standards. | | • | Facilitated 10 solar and 7 nighttime observing outreaches in collaboration with volunteers. | | • | Assisted with planning and facilitation of 4 camps for students in grades 1-5, including development of a 5-part presentation on NASA missions for Space Camp. |
| | | Indianapolis Museum of Art | Indianapolis, IN | August 2010-May 2011 | | | Visitor Assistant | | • | Acted as a knowledgeable staff presence in galleries and on the grounds. | | • | Guaranteed the safety of museum visitors and property. |
| | | Field Museum of Natural History | Chicago, IL | May 2009-August 2009 | | | Traveling Exhibitions Intern | | • | Supported the department through administrative tasks, including database management. | | • | Rewrote marketing materials for 4 traveling exhibitions. | | • | Made contact with and interviewed local jeweler for an upcoming exhibition. |
| | | Curecanti National Recreation Area and Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | Gunnison, CO | May 2008-August 2008 | | | Student Conservation Association-Americorps Junior Ranger Ambassador | | • | Developed astronomy-focused Junior Ranger activity booklet for visitors aged 5-12 (booklet is now available for visitors to Southwestern National Parks). | | • | Wrote and presented 1-hour multi-media program on astronomy for park visitors. | | • | Facilitated solar and nighttime observing for park visitors. |
| | | Astronomy Department, Wellesley College | Wellesley, MA | September 2007-May 2010 | | | Tutor | | • | Delivered weekly supplemental instruction in astronomical concepts and problem-solving methods to students in introductory laboratory courses. | | | Lab Assistant | | • | Assist with delivery of weekly introductory laboratory sessions. |
| | | Kids Cook! | Little Rock, AR | May 2006-August 2011 (on call) | | | Assistant Instructor | | • | Taught safe food preparation skills and encouraged healthy eating habits for kids ages 6-16. |
| | | Thoma Thoma | Little Rock, AR | August 2004-May 2006 | | | Administrative Assistant | | • | Redesigned system for archiving completed work and trained staff on the process. |
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| | | | | Education | | | | | | Awards | | • | Volunteer of the Month, Children's Museum of Indianapolis (May 2011). | | • | Indiana Intern of the Year (finalist) (February 2012). | | • | Outstanding Graduate Museum Studies Student, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (April 2012). |
| | | | | | • | President, IUPUI Museum Studies Club, (August 2011-May 2012). | | | • | President, Wellesley College Choir, (January 2010-May 2010). | | | • | Business Manager, Wellesley College Choir, (May 2009-May 2010). | | | • | President, ASTRO Club (Wellesley College), (August 2009-May 2010). |
| | | | | Professional Affiliations |
| | • | American Association of Museums, member since January 2012 | | | • | Visitor Studies Association, member since 2012 |
| | | | | Skills | | • | Audience evaluation, educational product development | | • | High proficiency in speaking, writing, and reading French | | • | High proficiency in operating tracking and non-tracking telescopes | | • | High proficiency in Microsoft Suite and Prezi | | • | Familiarity with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat Pro |
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