Master of Arts - Archaeology (with Distinction) | Durham University
Area of Concentration: Roman NumismaticsCourse Representative: MA-ArchaeologyThesis: Counting Counterfeits, Types and Percentages of Imitation Roman Coinage in the Siliqua Hoards of 4th and 5th Century BritainBachelor of Arts - Anthropology and English | University of Colorado Colorado Springs | 2014
Areas of Concentration: Archaeology & Professional/Technical CommunicationSenior Thesis: The Thieves and The Thunder, Archaeological Ethics and the MimbresTutor, History and Anthropology | Online Remote, USA, UK. Australia | 2023
Intermediate grade tutor of US History and Cultural Anthropology while emigrating to Australia.
English Teacher (Grades 7-8) | Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA | 2022-2023
Long-term subsitute educator of 7th and 8th grade students in middle school English Language Arts.
Utilized collaborative learning strategies, close and critical reading strategies, and emphasized reading and writing in conjunction with federal and state curriculumstandards.
Implemented highly effective units for curriculum, textbook, and classroom technology new to the school.
Developed and modified lessons and assessments for a variety of learners including IEP, 504, and ELL students. Developed English lesson plans in line with state/federal standards.
Delivered engaging, coherent lectures and motivating lessons to students across all critical areas of learning. Underwent professional devlopment courses to improve student engagement.
Archaeologist | Death Valley, CA, USA | 2022
Conducted NHPA section 106 compliance that included data entry, archeological field work, reporting and monitoring associated with compliance projects.
Reviewed and contributed to various park planning and cultural resource planning efforts. Conducted research and cartographic/archival analysis to determine the sensitivity of government resources covering 3.4 million acres.
Received formal and on-the-job instructions and training on the practical application of archeological principles, theories, methods, practices, and techniques.
Developed and coordinated networks and contacts beneficial to the successful performance of archeological work assignments, such as interacting technically with colleagues and supervisors, while demonstrating the ability to work cooperatively with other persons.
Utilized Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) to record archaeological sites and projects. Implemented software and documentation for ESRI FieldMaps, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Pro to collect and analyze data in the field.
Copyeditor - Archaeology | Belgium (Remote) | 2020-2021
Copyeditor of academic archaeological texts for leading academic publisher. Communicated with academics of numerous backgrounds and skillsets to coordinate revision of manuscripts without impacting their unique voices. Identified grammar, spelling, punctuation, style and factual errors in all published materials.
Archaeologist | Northampton, United Kingdom | 2020
Conducted manual excavation for a major archaeological firm. Carried out professional excavations in inclement weather, collected and recorded artifacts and soil analyses.
Cartographic Assistant | Durham, United Kingdom | 2019-2020
Designed, developed, and implemented a new cartographic system for a leading academic journal. Drafted map content and layouts through QGIS and Adobe Illustrator, and built custom basemaps using Mapbox and Maputnik. Designed and implemented workflows and processes using Adobe Illustrator, featured in issues 373-377.
Archaeologist/Technical Writer | Kailua, HI, USA | 2016-2019
Participated in Phase I/II/III archaeological excavations, monitoring, and other cultural resources management projects across the Hawaiian Islands. Edited, processed, and managed over 50 documents through U.S. government compliance processes. Extensively utilized ESRI ArcGIS and Adobe Illustrator to design hundreds of maps and other documentation. Co-Authored several extensive project reports and conducted laboratory analysis of recovered artifacts. Assisted with website design and development.
English Instructor | Daegu, South Korea | 2014-2015
Worked in a rapidly-changing setting with a diverse international staff in Daegu, South Korea. Coordinated a 50+ person multinational team through multiple programs and held several leadership roles.
Anthropology and Archaeology Student Tutor | Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA | 2013 – 2014
Tutored students on Evolution, Anthropology, and Archaeology.
Archaeology Laboratory Technician | Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA | 2013 – 2014
Conducted artifact cataloging and database entry utilizing Microsoft Excel and Access, drafting of site-maps using Adobe Illustrator, and contributed to major historical preservation site and research reports.
Field Practicum in Native American Archaeology | Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA | 2012
Prehistoric archaeological field school – Paleolithic-period settlement
Fort Garland Archaeological Field School | Fort Garland, Colorado, USA | 2008
Historic archaeological field school – American Civil War military fort
The Royal Numismatic Society
P.J. Casey Numismatic Research Fund | 1,100 GBP
University College, Durham University
University College Travel Bursary | 300 GBP
English - Native (ILR5)
Latin - Limited Proficiency (ILR 2)
2018
Supplemental Archaeological Inventory Survey for the Proposed Second Phase of the Auwahi Wind Farm. Ahupuaʻa of Auwahi, District of Kahikinui, Island of Maui, Hawaiʻi. (Co-Author)
Summary Report of a Supplemental Archaeological Inventory Survey for the Proposed Second Phase of the Auwahi Wind Farm. Ahupuaʻa of Auwahi, District of Kahikinui, Island of Maui, Hawaiʻi. (Co-Author)
Archaeological Inventory Survey of a Portion of Training Area 21, U.S. Army Pohakuloa Training Area, Kaʻohe Ahupuaʻa, Hāmākua District, Island of Hawaiʻi, Hawaiʻi.” (Co-Author)
2014
Heller Center for the Arts and Humanities National Register of Historic Places Recommendation Report. (Co-Author)
Practical Research and Study Skills in Social Archaeology
Advanced Training in Numismatics (Coins) and Ceramic Illustration
Guided Study in Numismatics
Specialized individual instruction in Numismatic Analysis from leading numismatic expert Dr. Craig Barclay. First student ever selected for this role
Research and Study Skills in Social Archaeology
Advanced Training in Academic Writing, Photogrammetry, Structure From Motion, Advanced Data Management, and Graphic Design
The Queen of the Desert: Rise and Decline of Palmyra’s Civilization
History of Palmyra, led by the world’s leading scholar in Palmyrene Religion
Grant and Proposal Writing
Research, development, and submission of grants and proposals
Experimental Archaeology
Practical reconstruction of ancient Native American tools and techniques
Tools for Technical Writers
Advanced Adobe Creative Suite, Advanced Microsoft Office, Web development
Managing Writing Projects
Development and management of iterative, long-form, and multi-stage writing projects
History of Ancient Rome
Advanced Roman history, 2nd millennium B.C.E. to 4th Century C.E.
Beginning Latin 1 2008
Latin I, included assorted selections from Latin literature via Wheelock’s Latin Reader
Bookseller, Recieving, Digital Sales | 2007-2014
Long term employment in receiving department, bookselling, and digital sales. Conducted point of sale transactions and cash handling, marketed products and provided store frontline technical support with occasional janitorial duties.
Game Advisor | 2009-2010
Received and stocked dynamic inventory from multiple vendors up to company specifications, created marketing plans and programs, practiced extensive inventory control and point of sale transactions with occasional event promotion.
Drive Through Cashier | 2006-2007
Sold food items under pressure to meet strict deadlines and company standards. Practiced safe food handling, excellent customer service, and handled cash.
Volunteer | 2005-2007
Volunteer in the Orthopedics and Pediatrics wards, and Information Desk attendant. Assisted with groundbreaking of new hospital, and acted as assistant to elderly members of an order of Franciscan Nuns. Provided critical information and medical assistance under pressure and in life threatening emergencies. 492 Hours of Community Service.