Education
The George Washington University -- Washington, DC
Graduate School of Education and Human Development
Museum Education Program
Masters of Arts in Teaching
Class of 2022
Drew University -- Madison, New Jersey
College of Liberal Arts
Bachelors of Arts in History with Minors in Italian Studies and Film Studies
Magna Cum Laude
Class of 2019
Professional History
A Selection of Post Graduate Work Experiences
For full work experience, please see the downloadable resume at the bottom of this page.
Aug 2022 - Present
Intern for Teaching with Primary Sources
Library of Congress, Washington, DC
Develop lesson plans surrounding storytelling and story structure for grades k-8 using sources from the Library of Congress’s extensive collection of silent films from the 1890s -1909
Write weekly posts for the Teaching with Primary Sources internal database on topics surrounding how to use film in classroom settings
Collaborate with internal staff and members of the Teaching with Primary Sources Consortium in designing informal programming for k-8 students using primary sources
Aug 2022 - Present
Sunday Contractor
KID Museum, Bethesda, Maryland
Support public family engagement in maker-based learning experiences
Engage with family groups in open ended activities focused on STEAM principles; including electronics, textiles, and woodworking
Mentor high school volunteers in facilitating and engaging family groups in museum settings
Inspire learners to exercise their creativity and individuality
Jan 2022- May 2022
Intern in the Informal Learning Office
Library of Congress, Washington, DC
Created one full research box which combined five student friendly (3rd-8th grade) resources and utilized various research rooms including the Rare Book Collection
Edited audio and video for length and content to be included in other research boxes
Recorded voice narration, added closed captioning and alternative text to sources for ADA compliance
Facilitated student experiences in the Young Reader’s Center with prototyped research boxes
Aug 2021- Dec 2021
Curriculum Intern
Alice Deal Middle School, Washington, DC
Created and Facilitated one field trip personalized for a class of sixteen Eighth Graders to the “Americans” exhibit at the National Museum of the American Indian which combined their English and History Curriculums
Produced weekly lesson plans in accordance to the IB Curriculum, shared to each home room
Observed classes each week focusing on curriculum and object based learning
Aug 2020 - May 2021
Estate Guide
Winterthur Museum, Garden, and Library, Winterthur, Delaware
Provided up to five guided tours of the property's gardens per day, focusing on the history of the du Pont family spanning over 150 years and the history of garden horticulture
Delivered introduction interpretation to site through the shuttle transportation service
Conducted independent research on the du Pont family and horticulture to better interpret the site to visitors
Oct 2019- June 2020
Museum Educator
Baltimore Museum of Industry
Conducted multiple daily in person tours of the museum focusing on Baltimore’s Industrial History
Lead virtual learning tours of the museum for elementary aged students via Zoom, Google Meets, and Microsoft Teams
Worked directly with students in grades PreK- 12 through tours and educational programs
Directed, produced, narrated, and edited educational film for Auto Industry Program
Recorded narration for audio guide segment featuring the Baltimore Oyster Industry
Edited six videos to accompany audio guides for the museum's YouTube channel
May 2019- Sept 2020
Researcher
B'nai Israel Congregation
Researched the genealogy of families connected with the B’nai Israel Congregation using online and museum archives
Prepared and organized data for B’nai Israel’s Descendants’ Day Celebration
Crafted membership profiles for congregants with a familial connection to B’nai Israel
Provided research assistance to members of the community during events held by the congregation