Experience

Marine Science Magnet High School of Southeastern Connectic

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• English Teacher

  • Aug 2023 - Present



Guilford High School

• Guilford, Connecticut, United States

• Paraeducator

  • Aug 2021 - Aug 2023



Mystic Seaport Museum

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of Interpretation

  • Oct 2016 - Jun 2021

• Supervisor of Interpretation

  • Mar 2013 - Oct 2016

  Essential functions includeLeadership: Provide strong leadership and supervision of interpretation staff. This includes hiring, training, coaching, and periodic performance evaluations. Mentor a diverse staff and help them reach their highest potential. With other supervisors, oversee the daily activities of a staff that reaches 120 people during the summer months. Represent the institution in the larger museum community through participation at conferences, workshops and partnerships as possible.Planning / Administration: Participate in the planning, implementation, evaluation, and management of current and future interpretation department programs. Ensure that programs make efficient use of resources and are in alignment with strategic plans for the museum.Financial: Manage designated budgets for assigned programs. Provide input into the annual department budget.Expertise: Have and maintain a high level of expertise in best museum practices and public history. Continue to develop a strong understanding of maritime skills and topics.Teamwork: Participate in a dynamic supervisory team in a mutually supportive environment. Work with other departments to serve on interdepartmental committees as necessary and/or assigned. Show less



Maine Maritime Museum

• Bath, ME

• Volunteer

  • Jun 2012 - Feb 2013

  I assisted the curatorial department with collections and exhibit projects on an as-needed basis. I assisted the curatorial department with collections and exhibit projects on an as-needed basis.



University of Massachusetts Amherst

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2010 - May 2012

  Provided crucial teaching support for History Department Faculty. Specific responsibilities included • Facilitating three weekly discussion sections for a 100-level history course, each containing twenty students • Assisting with proctoring exams and quizzes • Correcting papers, projects, and exams • Compiling final grades for all students at the end of the semester • Providing additional one-on-one help to students during office hours Provided crucial teaching support for History Department Faculty. Specific responsibilities included • Facilitating three weekly discussion sections for a 100-level history course, each containing twenty students • Assisting with proctoring exams and quizzes • Correcting papers, projects, and exams • Compiling final grades for all students at the end of the semester • Providing additional one-on-one help to students during office hours



National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Frank and Peggy Steele Intern - Curatorial Department

  • Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  • Conducted photographic documentation of current exhibitions • Researched and wrote text for Today’s Game and Recent Acquisitions exhibits • Researched and wrote a 1500-word article for the Hall of Fame’s magazine, Memories and Dreams • Assisted with collections database clean-up (Visual Re: Discovery database system) • Performed interpretive presentations for the public • Assisted with behind-the-scenes tours of the Hall of Fame’s collections • Conducted photographic documentation of current exhibitions • Researched and wrote text for Today’s Game and Recent Acquisitions exhibits • Researched and wrote a 1500-word article for the Hall of Fame’s magazine, Memories and Dreams • Assisted with collections database clean-up (Visual Re: Discovery database system) • Performed interpretive presentations for the public • Assisted with behind-the-scenes tours of the Hall of Fame’s collections



Nantucket Historical Association

• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Interpreter & Schools Coordinator

  • Sep 2006 - Jul 2010

  Provided operational support and management for the department of Interpretation and Education. Served as direct supervisor for a staff of 35 part-time Museum Interpreters and Visitor Services Representatives. Specific responsibilities included• Recruiting interpreters and visitor service staff through web postings, print advertisements, e-mail networks, and attendance of job fairs and conferences• Leading orientation and training for all interpretive and visitor service staff members• Preparing annual job performance assessments for all interpretive and visitor services staff members• Maintaining work schedule for approximately 35 part-time interpretive and visitor service staff• Managing resources and supplies• Planning the department’s annual payroll budget• Facilitating weekly meetings for interpretive and visitor service staff members• Assisting with the development of enrichment and professional development opportunities for interpretive staff• Preparing and communicating daily programming schedule for the Whaling Museum and historic sites• Leading interpretive tours or presentations and ran cash registers as needed• Overseeing development and revision of interpretive materials for the Whaling Museum and historic sites• Assisting with planning and implementing educational programs for people of all ages• Assisting teachers with the planning of field trips to the Whaling Museum and historic sites• Coordinating all group tour visits and maintaining group reservations database Show less

• Interpreter

  • Jun 2006 - Aug 2006

  • Provided factual and engaging tours for the visiting public at three different historic sites and the Whaling Museum• Collected and tracked daily admissions• Procured change and supplies as needed• Provided staffing support for public programs



State of Maine

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Summer Intern

  • May 2005 - Aug 2005

  Assisted the Chief Planner of the Bureau of Parks and Lands with the implementation of a state wide economic impact survey of Maine's state parks and historic sites. Assisted the Chief Planner of the Bureau of Parks and Lands with the implementation of a state wide economic impact survey of Maine's state parks and historic sites.



State of Maine

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Laborer I / Acting Capacity Ranger

  • May 2004 - Aug 2004

  Provided seasonal maintenance support and security at Reid State Park in Georgetown, ME. Provided seasonal maintenance support and security at Reid State Park in Georgetown, ME.