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Combines a master’s degree in museum education with 4 years of experience leading and planning educational programming
for K-12 students and families within the museum and academic settings. Leverages prior classroom teaching experience to
engage young children in the learning and exploration process. Consistent record of upward mobility in transitioning from
intern to staff educator. Highlights include development of exhibit prototypes for the Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s children’s
garden, and qualitative research for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s school programs. Areas of expertise include:
Museum Education | Program Development | Curriculum & Workshop Planning | Evaluation
Group Facilitation & Engagement | Integrating Museum Field Trip Visits into Instruction
Exhibition Design & Prototyping | Qualitative Research | Student Teaching (K-12)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Museum Interpreter, MUSEUM OF MODERN ART, New York, NY
May 2013 – Present
Specialize in teaching and planning school programs, workshops, and tours for children and families in grades Pre-K through
8. Responsible for maintaining the workshop space and materials in addition to leading and engaging with multiple daily tour
groups. Work with teachers to draw connections between highlighted tour exhibits and current classroom focuses, leveraging
different tools and strategies to engage children in the learning process.
Education Intern, NEW YORK TRANSIT MUSEUM, Brooklyn, NY
Feb 2013 – April 2013
Developed and led programming, tours, and workshops for school groups and families. Notable projects included a life-sized
Chutes & Ladders style game exhibit honoring the Grand Central Terminal Centennial celebration, and the Subway Sleuths
series program providing social skills engagement and practice for children on the autism spectrum.
Museum Educator, MORRIS MUSEUM, Morristown, NJ
Dec 2010 – May 2012
Planned and designed gallery and outreach programs, workshops, and activities for elementary children in grade K-8 focusing
on history, art, and science. Assisted with the coordination and evaluation of the museum’s programs, and coached volunteer
staff in facilitating group activities. Oversaw operations for a mobile museum providing portable programming and exhibits in
science and history to educate and promote current museum programs.
Education Intern, MORRIS MUSEUM, Morristown, NJ
June 2010 – Nov 2010
Served as a counselor at the arts and sciences camp overseeing 20 children, and leading group instruction around science
experiments, art workshops, and family-focused festival events. Researched and developed activities related to current and
ongoing museum exhibitions. Guided volunteers during museum events and organized the setup of classrooms and supplies.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
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Student Teacher (1
Grade), THE SCHOOL AT COLUMBIA, New York, NY
Dec 2012 – Feb 2013
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Student Teacher (4
Grade), PS 276 BATTERY PARK CITY SCHOOL, New York, NY
Sept 2012 – Nov 2012
Developed skills in curriculum planning across multiple areas including math, reading, writing, and social studies. Partnered
with classroom teachers to organize and lead related museum visits and field trips, including classroom preparation and follow
up discussions and activities. Assisted with preparation of classroom environment and instructional and assessment materials.
Worked with children in individual and small group settings, gaining an understanding and sensitivity to varying cultural and
linguistic backgrounds and learning styles.
EDUCATION
MS, Museum Education, BANK STREET COLLEGE, New York, NY
Expected 2014
BA, Sociology, Urban Studies Minor, NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, Boston, MA
2010
Coursework in Museum Education 1 & II, SETON HALL UNIVERSITY, South Orange, NJ
2011 – 2012
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