Curriculum Vitae also availabe as PDF
Education
2009 - 2013
B.A. in History, Berea College, Berea, KY.
GPA: 3.86, Magna Cum Laude
Minors in both Computer Science and German
Work Experience
2013 - 2014
English Teaching Assistant, Pedagogical Exchange Commission of Germany
Gave lessons to students in Germany learning English. Researched all aspects of American life and society and explained said aspects to non-native speakers.
2013 - 2014
Web Consultant, Kentucky Environmental Foundation
Gathered, edited, and produced content for the KEF website. Dealt with demands and design suggestions from the KEF director. Developed a much more polished, interesting, and complete website using an online content management system.
2012 - 2013
History Teaching and Research Associate, History Program, Berea College
Consulted Dr. Joshua Guthman on teaching and assignment evaluation. Provided feedback to students for writing assignments. Helped students develop a mature understanding of course materials. Performed research on various topics relating to 19th and 20th Century American Cultural History.
2010 - 2013
German Teaching Associate, Foreign Languages Program, Berea College
Collaborated with Dr. Jeanne Hoch on course materials and subjects. Developed and maintained course websites and curated electronic learning resources. Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for students. Performed office duties and helped organize the communal office space.
2010
Digitization and Transcriptionist Intern, Special Collections, Berea College
Transcribed, annotated, and digitized the papers of a Berea College Alumnus for showcase in an online document database. Developed technological solutions for some trivial, repetitive tasks, saving myself and future employees hours of time.
2009 - 2012
Media Technician, Technology Resource Center, Berea College
Dealt with customers on a daily basis helping them identify their equipment needs. Performed video/photo editing duties. Demonstrated equipment usage and trained new employees to use sound systems, video cameras, etc. Assessed and repaired media equipment. Used office software to track events and media projects. Performed general office and organizational duties.
Skills
Software
- ContentDM (Digital Resource Management Software)
- Filemaker Pro
- Photoshop and GIMP
- LaTeX
- Prezi
- Various other softwares and web technologies
Programming
- C++
- Java/Android
- HTML and CSS
- XML
- PHP
- Javascript
- Python
General
- Superior written and oral communcation skills
- Adept in use and maintenace of office and media equipment (projectors, conference equipment, etc.)
- Highly personable and likeable
- Spezi connoisseur
Languages
English
Native
German
Reading and written professional working proficiency. Proficient in conversing as well.
Awards
2013 - 2014
Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship in Germany, Fulbright Commission
2013
Alfred C. Lutz Award of excellence in American History, Berea College
2012
Carlisle Keller Macdonald International Scholarship, Berea College
2012
Wade Francis Travel Grant, Berea College
2012
New Horizons Travel Grant, Berea College
2011
E. Taylor Parks Award in recognition of excellence in History, Berea College
2010
Austin Scholarship in recognition of academic excellence, Berea College
2009 - 2013
Dean’s List (achieving a GPA of 3.4 or higher in a term), Berea College
Papers
2011
Winner of the Robert B. Street Prize in American History, Berea College.
Memberships
Academic Honor Societies
2012
Delta Phi Alpha – German Honor Society
2011
Phi Alpha Theta – History Honor Society
2011
Phi Kappa Phi – National Honor Society
2011
Vincit Qui Patitur – Sophomore Honor Societys
Extra Curricular
2010 - 2013
German Club – President
2011 - 2013
Society of Physics Students
2011 - 2013
Intramural Indoor Soccer (Go Honeybadgers!)
References
Available upon request.