Cara Nordengren, MA
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Kansas City Art Institute
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Lecturer
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Aug 2023 - Present
Courses taught: Art History Studies I: Water, Earth, Fire, Air: Global Art and the Environment Courses taught: Art History Studies I: Water, Earth, Fire, Air: Global Art and the Environment
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Kansas City Kansas Community College
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United States
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Adjunct Professor
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Aug 2023 - Present
Courses taught: Art History I: Introduction to World Art Prehistoric through Medieval Courses taught: Art History I: Introduction to World Art Prehistoric through Medieval
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The University of Kansas
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Teaching Assistant
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Aug 2019 - Present
Courses taught: Italian Renaissance Art; Baroque Art in Europe; Introduction to Western Art History: Ancient to Contemporary; History of Western Art: Ancient Through Medieval; History of Western Art: Renaissance to Contemporary, Instructor of Record for the online course "Italian Renaissance Art." Duties include administering assignments, communicating with enrolled students, and evaluating their work. As a discussion section leader: (leading several weekly discussion sections complementing lectures taught by a supervising faculty member) for an introductory Art History survey course. Additional duties include proctoring and grading exams, grading papers, and assigning materials in class as needed. Show less
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Independent Contractor
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Jun 2021 - Dec 2022
Write and record academic lectures for inclusion in the TOEFL family of assessments, a measure of English proficiency accepted by more than 11,000 universities in 150 countries. Produce scripts and question banks to test conversational English skills for inclusion in the TOEFL family of assessments. Applied Humanities Fellowship Write and record academic lectures for inclusion in the TOEFL family of assessments, a measure of English proficiency accepted by more than 11,000 universities in 150 countries. Produce scripts and question banks to test conversational English skills for inclusion in the TOEFL family of assessments. Applied Humanities Fellowship
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Kansas City Public Library
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United States
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Libraries
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100 - 200 Employee
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Applied Humanities Summer Fellow
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May 2021 - Aug 2021
Conducted archival research, gathered potential illustrations, and managed image citations for a book project detailing the history of the Kansas City Public Library. Conceptualized, outlined, and drafted a novella-length, illustrated book celebrating the library’s modern history. Conducted archival research, gathered potential illustrations, and managed image citations for a book project detailing the history of the Kansas City Public Library. Conceptualized, outlined, and drafted a novella-length, illustrated book celebrating the library’s modern history.
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The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
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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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Research Intern: The Starr Collection of Miniatures Catalogue
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May 2018 - May 2019
Assist with curatorial research for a catalogue of the museum’s portrait miniature collection. Create, review, and supplement curatorial object files for the collection of portrait miniatures. Assist with curatorial research for a catalogue of the museum’s portrait miniature collection. Create, review, and supplement curatorial object files for the collection of portrait miniatures.
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University of Missouri-Kansas City
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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College of Arts and Sciences Recruitment Ambassador
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Aug 2017 - May 2019
Drive interest and applications to the University of Missouri - Kansas City. Personally engage with potential students through one on one tours. Participate in large scale recruitment events by sitting on panels, delivering group tours, and answering general questions about the University and the College of Arts and Sciences.
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Resident Assistant
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Jan 2017 - May 2019
Conceptualize, publicize, and carry out social and educational programs for hall residents. Respond quickly and professionally in a variety of situations from crisis management to general resident well-being. Collaborate regularly with a team of other Resident Assistants to ensure smooth operation of the residential hall.
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Orientation Leader
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Jan 2017 - Aug 2017
Facilitate new students' transition to the University by connecting new students to University and community programs, resources, and services that promote their success and development as students. Support and engage in the development of positive relationships between students, faculty, and staff.
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The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Education Intern
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May 2017 - Aug 2017
Conducted the Museum's summer children's program series by leading tours, gallery presentations, and hands-on workshops. Collaborate with a team of other interns to create a new program to finish the program series. Participate in weekly reading discussions about a variety of topics in the museum industry. Conducted the Museum's summer children's program series by leading tours, gallery presentations, and hands-on workshops. Collaborate with a team of other interns to create a new program to finish the program series. Participate in weekly reading discussions about a variety of topics in the museum industry.
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The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
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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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Nelson-Atkins Scholar
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Aug 2016 - Dec 2016
Assist with projects relating to the ancient art collection and Luxury: Treasures of the Roman Empire exhibition. Conduct independent research related to the ancient art collection and the Luxury exhibition. Assist with projects relating to the ancient art collection and Luxury: Treasures of the Roman Empire exhibition. Conduct independent research related to the ancient art collection and the Luxury exhibition.
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Education
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The University of Kansas
Master of Arts - MA, Art History, Criticism and Conservation -
The University of Kansas
Medieval and Early Modern Studies Certificate -
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Art History, Criticism and Conservation