Vanessa Sanz
Associate Museum Educator at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures- Claim this Profile
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Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
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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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Associate Museum Educator
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Sep 2022 - Present
• Lead weekly school tour groups ranging up to 10 students and facilitate educational discussion related to the gallery. • Assist with managing Family Drop-In Workshops by maintaining workshop materials and teaching families how to preform projects.• Participated in conducting Drop-In Tours within various floors and galleries throughout the museum for visitors.
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Visitor Experience Associate
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Aug 2021 - Present
Help visitors get tickets to the museum or special programs, check-in groups, and process membership sales. Assist visitors with planning out their visit and provide wayfinding. Speak with visitors about exhibits and their connection to the museum’s mission. Work within a team to provide a welcoming museum environment.
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California State University, Northridge
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Writing Tutor, Michael Patterson History Writing Center
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Sep 2019 - May 2020
Mentored undergraduate students to improve their writing and research skills. Provided feedback on a variety of written work: historiography, seminar, response, analytical, and personal statement papers. Collaborated with History Department Faculty and fellow tutors to maintain the efficiency and supportive learning environment of the Writing Center.
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History Department Ambassador
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Aug 2019 - May 2020
Worked alongside History Department Faculty and fellow ambassadors to design, organize, and host events for undergraduate and graduate students. Aided in creating digital content for the History Department’s Canvas page. Presented orientation material, a research project, and registration information to students.
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Skirball Cultural Center
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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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Visitor Experience Representative
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Sep 2018 - Mar 2020
Conducted sales using the Altru POS system for regular museum visits, festivals, special events, and workshops. Informed guests about museum Family Programs events and current or upcoming exhibitions. Kindly addressed visitor questions and concerns. Worked cohesively within a team unit to provide optimal customer service.
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Family Programs Educator
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Aug 2017 - Mar 2020
Prepared, maintained, and managed Skirball Family Programs spaces: Family Art Studio and Archaeology Dig and Discovery Center. Interpreted exhibition themes to visitors by illustrating their connections with current programs and the overall mission of the museum. Worked effectively with co-workers, volunteers, and interns to maintain a welcoming learning environment for guests visiting on regular museum days, festivals, and special events.
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Autry Museum of the American West
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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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Curatorial Intern
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Sep 2019 - Dec 2019
Conducted historical research for artifacts and upcoming exhibitions. Filled-out artifact proposal forms and assisted with guest correspondence. Drafted labels for exhibition displays. Wrote a staff briefing concerning a donation proposal and potential archival materials. Conducted historical research for artifacts and upcoming exhibitions. Filled-out artifact proposal forms and assisted with guest correspondence. Drafted labels for exhibition displays. Wrote a staff briefing concerning a donation proposal and potential archival materials.
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California State University, Northridge
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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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Sep 2018 - May 2019
Graded chapter reading responses and essay exams analyzing themes related to United States history since 1865. Addressed student questions and concerns about coursework. Worked with department faculty and fellow teaching aides to cultivate a constructive learning experience for students. Graded chapter reading responses and essay exams analyzing themes related to United States history since 1865. Addressed student questions and concerns about coursework. Worked with department faculty and fellow teaching aides to cultivate a constructive learning experience for students.
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Education
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California State University, Northridge
Master of Arts - MA, History -
California State University, Northridge
Bachelor of Arts - BA, History