Position:
Discovery Room Lead Facilitator at American Museum of Natural History, Science Teacher at American Museum of Natural History, Professional Chair at Museum Studies Student Organization
Work:
American Museum of Natural History
- Greater New York City Area since Jan 2013
Discovery Room Lead Facilitator
American Museum of Natural History
- New York, NY since Oct 2012
Science Teacher
Museum Studies Student Organization
- Greater New York City Area since May 2012
Professional Chair
New York City Museum Educators Roundtable
2012 - 2013
Member
Smithsonian Institution
- Washington D.C. Metro Area May 2012 - Aug 2012
National Education Outreach Intern with The Smithsonian Associates
American Museum of Natural History
- New York City, NY Oct 2011 - May 2012
Education and Exhibitions Volunteer
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
- New York City, NY Feb 2012 - Apr 2012
Institutional Advancement Intern
New York University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
- New York City, NY Nov 2011 - Apr 2012
Student Government Community Service and Sustainability CommitteeMember
Houston Museum of Natural Science
- Houston, TX Aug 2010 - Aug 2011
Youth Education Collections Assistant Curator and Programs Facilitator
Houston Museum of Natural Science
- Houston, TX May 2008 - Aug 2011
Education Department Xplorations Resource Coordinator and Exxon Mobil Intern
TutorVille Texas
- Houston, TX Jan 2011 - May 2011
Consultant
Denison Museum
- Granville, OH Feb 2010 - May 2010
Assistant to Curator of Collections
Education:
New York University 2011 - 2013
M.A, Museum Studies
Denison University 2006 - 2010
B.A, Ancient Greek and Biology
Skills:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Curriculum Development, Communication Written, Presenter, People-oriented, Science Communication, Science Education, Museum Education, Museums, Teaching, Science, Microsoft Office, Curriculum Design, Informal Education, PastPerfect, Natural History, Educational Outreach, Museum Collections
Interests:
science education, curriculum development, educational programming development
Awards:
ExxonMobil Community Champion Award Recipient
ExxonMobil
Each year ExxonMobil recognizes past Community Summer Jobs Program interns that have chosen to pursue a career in non-profit work. Award recipients have demonstrated significant commitment to the non-profit sector and have extended their commitment to their institution past their internship.
Distinguished Senior Research
Denison University
Senior Research titled "The Modernity of Ancient Greek Medicine: What the Ancient Greeks Knew, How They Knew It, and How We Use It" was awarded special distinction by Denison University.
