Sophia Vayansky
Program Coordinator at Susquehanna National Heritage Area- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Audience Centered Interpretation
Eppley InstituteJan, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Causes of Civil War
Eppley InstituteJan, 2014- Oct, 2024 -
Foundations of Interpretation
Eppley InstituteJan, 2014- Oct, 2024 -
Introduction to the National Park Service: The History of NPS
Eppley InstituteJan, 2014- Oct, 2024 -
Introduction to the National Park Service: The NPS and the Federal Government
Eppley InstituteJan, 2014- Oct, 2024 -
Introduction to the National Park Service: The Organization of the NPS
Eppley InstituteJan, 2014- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Susquehanna National Heritage Area
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Coordinator
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Apr 2021 - Present
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Saratoga National Historial Park
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Stillwater, New York, United States
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Park Ranger (Interpretation)
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Jun 2020 - Oct 2020
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Huntington Learning Center
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United States
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Education Management
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700 & Above Employee
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Tutor
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Jan 2020 - Oct 2020
I tutored students both in-center and online (using Zoom). I taught: -Verbal SAT prep -Verbal ACT prep -Verbal TASC prep -APUSH prep -English/Grammar/Writing foundational skills -Social Studies/Global History subject tutoring -ELA Subject tutoring -ESL I tutored students both in-center and online (using Zoom). I taught: -Verbal SAT prep -Verbal ACT prep -Verbal TASC prep -APUSH prep -English/Grammar/Writing foundational skills -Social Studies/Global History subject tutoring -ELA Subject tutoring -ESL
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Children's Museum of Science and Technology
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United States
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Museums and Institutions
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Museum Educator
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Jan 2020 - Mar 2020
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National Park Service
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Park Ranger (Interpretation)
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May 2019 - Nov 2019
Researched, developed, and presented formal thematic interpretive programs on the Battles of Saratoga, 18th-century slavery on the Phillip Schuyler estate, and choosing sides in the Revolutionary War. Operated and staffed a visitor center information desk. Used a point of sale system and handled money in the visitor center bookstore. Engaged visitors in informal interpretation, answered questions and aided visitors in the visitor center museum. Created interpretive and promotional social media posts. Show less
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Frick Art & Historical Center
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Museum Experience Associate
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Apr 2018 - May 2019
Operated visitor center and information desk. Assisted visitors in person, over email, and over the phone by taking cafe and event reservations, selling tickets to exhibitions, tours, and events, providing information, and answering questions in a friendly and professional manner. Maintained displays of brochures and educational materials in the museum store. Worked and effectively communicated with diverse visitors of various age groups. Operated a point of sale system (Counterpoint), handled high-volume sales, reconciled cash drawers, and took inventory. Created retail displays based on customer use patterns, sales, inventory, seasonal factors, and current exhibitions. Actively promoted museum membership and sold various levels of membership to interested visitors. Show less
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Duquesne University Department of Classics
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Pittsburgh, PA
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Graduate Assistant
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Sep 2017 - May 2019
Served as a front-line representative of the department by staffing the department office. Greeted students and faculty, answered questions, kept the office organized and stocked with supplies. Assisted students and faculty by disseminating general information, making copies, keeping files, proctoring exams, and solving problems that arose. Managed Department of Classics social media accounts. Updated and managed the department website using a content management system. Created an Academic Progress Rate report for the department; tasks included: calling and emailing comparable departments and asking for information, using Microsoft Excel to create reports on student data going back five years, and compiling and editing faculty members’ additions to the report. Assisted in faculty research projects. Answered phone calls and emails professionally. Show less
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Duquesne University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Masters Student, Graduate Assistant
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Aug 2017 - May 2019
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Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation (PHLF)
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Education Department Intern
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Sep 2018 - Dec 2018
Created a report on public walking tour participation using data from the past five years, then presented that report and my suggestions to docents and education department staff. Assisted with education programs intended for a variety of audiences, including: preschool children, K-12 school groups, families and adults, and senior citizens. Proofread and edited various PHLF publications. Evaluated the PHLF website and made suggestions for improvements. Created a report on public walking tour participation using data from the past five years, then presented that report and my suggestions to docents and education department staff. Assisted with education programs intended for a variety of audiences, including: preschool children, K-12 school groups, families and adults, and senior citizens. Proofread and edited various PHLF publications. Evaluated the PHLF website and made suggestions for improvements.
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National Park Service
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Interpretation Intern
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May 2018 - Aug 2018
Researched, developed, and presented formal thematic interpretive programs on the Battle of Fort Necessity, the French and Indian War, and other related topics. Incorporated informal interpretation techniques while providing information and orientation services in the visitor center. Operated visitor center providing information, orientation, and informal interpretation to park visitors. Staffed visitor center information desk and maintained interpretive materials and educational displays in the visitor center. Show less
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Pathways Kids' Adventure Club
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Corning, New York
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Activity Specialist
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Aug 2016 - Sep 2017
Developed educational programming and taught social and academic skills to elementary-aged students through a variety of discussion-based activities, demonstrations, and projects. Engaged students in artistic, scientific, cultural, and communicative discussions and exercises. Supervised and oversaw a team of 4 staff. Greeted and communicated with parents, guardians, and members of the public in a friendly, informative, and professional manner. Developed educational programming and taught social and academic skills to elementary-aged students through a variety of discussion-based activities, demonstrations, and projects. Engaged students in artistic, scientific, cultural, and communicative discussions and exercises. Supervised and oversaw a team of 4 staff. Greeted and communicated with parents, guardians, and members of the public in a friendly, informative, and professional manner.
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National Park Service
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Interpretation Intern
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Sep 2015 - May 2016
Researched, prepared, and presented two original, formal interpretive programs (10 and 20 minutes long, respectively) 2-4 times a day, every Sunday for two academic semesters. Engaged visitors in informal interpretation, answered questions, and aided visitors in the visitor center museum. Assisted, and educated children through the Jr. Secret Service Agent (Jr. Ranger) Program. Researched, prepared, and presented two original, formal interpretive programs (10 and 20 minutes long, respectively) 2-4 times a day, every Sunday for two academic semesters. Engaged visitors in informal interpretation, answered questions, and aided visitors in the visitor center museum. Assisted, and educated children through the Jr. Secret Service Agent (Jr. Ranger) Program.
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Senior Editor
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2013 - May 2016
Reads submissions, selects articles, and works with authors to edit articles for Gettysburg College’s Undergraduate Journal of History. Reads submissions, selects articles, and works with authors to edit articles for Gettysburg College’s Undergraduate Journal of History.
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Gettysburg College
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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History Student
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Aug 2012 - May 2016
Studied history, public history, and studio arts. Studied history, public history, and studio arts.
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The Corning Museum of Glass
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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100 - 200 Employee
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GlassMarket Associate
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May 2015 - Aug 2015
Arranged, cleaned, marketed, handled, and sold one-of-a-kind art glass and crystal pieces. Conducted transactions, made change, and reconciled cash registers. Familiarized myself with a variety of crystal and glass companies and artists in order to provide excellent customer service. Arranged, cleaned, marketed, handled, and sold one-of-a-kind art glass and crystal pieces. Conducted transactions, made change, and reconciled cash registers. Familiarized myself with a variety of crystal and glass companies and artists in order to provide excellent customer service.
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National Trust for Historic Preservation
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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200 - 300 Employee
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Curatorial Intern
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Sep 2014 - Dec 2014
Installed exhibit labels, completed artifact condition reports, packed artifacts for shipment, and moved historic furniture and artifacts on display. Gained research experience, updated inventory reports in Past Perfect IV, researched artifact history, and assisted visitors and staff during special events. Designed and created a new brochure to be used in marketing the museum. Participated in year-end donation solicitation preparation. Composed blog posts and promoted the museum on social media. Show less
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National Park Service
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Interpretation Intern
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May 2014 - Aug 2014
Researched, developed, and presented a 30-minute interpretive Ranger Talk. Engaged visitors in informal interpretation in the visitor center and in the McLean House. Operated a 1860s reproduction printing press. Designed a new Jr. Ranger Badge and contributed to a limited edition Jr. Ranger booklet. Researched, developed, and presented a 30-minute interpretive Ranger Talk. Engaged visitors in informal interpretation in the visitor center and in the McLean House. Operated a 1860s reproduction printing press. Designed a new Jr. Ranger Badge and contributed to a limited edition Jr. Ranger booklet.
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Education
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Duquesne University McAnulty College and Graduate School of Liberal Arts
Master's of Arts, Public History -
Gettysburg College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History Major, Public History and Studio Arts Minors -
Williamson High School
High School Diploma, High School Student -
Elkland Area High School
High School Diploma, High School