Crystal R. Finlay

MA., BA., Oracle Java Certification, Digital Archives Specialist

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EDUCATION Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University; Mcnair Post-Baccalaureate Research Fellowship Recipient Tallahassee, FL School of Graduate Studies & Research

Master of Applied Social Science (History) Program

Graduation: April 2008; Grade Point Average: Graduate – 3.8./4.00

College of Arts & Sciences

Bachelor of Science Degree of African American Studies/Minor in Music Theory/Instrumental Music

Graduation- April 2007 Grade Point Average: 3.40/4.00

CERTIFICATIONS Oracle: Certified Associate Java SE 7 Programmer (September 3, 2015)

Certificate ID: 237542274OCAJSE7

80% Passing Score

Society of American Archivists: Certified Digital Archives Specialist

August 31, 2014

Georgia Professional Standard Commission Social Studies (History) 6-12 Nonrenewable Certificate ID: 940030

Examinations: Georgia Assessment for the Certification of Educators (GACE) Reading P-12

Passed: 1/12/2009

Georgia Assessment for the Certification of Educators (GACE) English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Passed: 4/12/2009

Florida Teacher Certification Exam General Knowledge (Mathematics and Reading) Passed in 2008

WORK EXPERIENCE

September 2013- June 30, 2015 Bethune-Cookman University: University Archivist

Processed, inventoried, and preserved collections ranging from manuscripts, 3-D objects, photos, etc.

Stored data for the construction of a digital catalogue of resources using Past Perfect Museum software.

Transcribed and converted analog archival items into digital formats including Mp4, JPEG, TIFF, PDF, MP3, etc.

Utilized Adobe Photoshop to restore damaged images.

Constructed a collection policy for researchers, loans, donations, etc.

Developed a museum emergency plan to be implemented in the event of a disaster.

Utilized Past Perfect Museum software to catalog collections according to Dublin Core description standard

Constructed digital exhibits to be featured on the Bethune-Cookman University Carl S. Swisher Library website

Adjunct Professor African-American History

Delivered instruction on African-American History to freshman students

Created presentations utilizing Prezi and other technological resources

Provided statistical data/feedback to students

August 2008-Present Founder of My Movie Pot website (www.mymoviepot.com)

Developed and maintained the regular functions of the website.

Implemented a social networking campaign that includes Facebook (1500+ likes), LinkedIn and Twitter using Hootsuite social networking tool.

Implemented a monthly email newsletter

June 2012 - June 2013

English and World History (Paragon) Teacher: Atlanta Preparatory Academy 7th Grade

Delivered instruction that aligns to the Georgia Performance Standards in English and World History

Established and maintained correspondence including records with families, students, colleagues, and staff to ensure student achievement

Planned lessons consisting of the following elements; Do-now (prior knowledge activating activity) whole group activities, independent assignments, and grouped work (based on performance data)

Reading Interventionist: Miami-Dade County Public Schools: Miami Carol City Senior High

Delivered instruction to students in small groups based on targeted deficiencies.

Implemented various Reading strategies to improve fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary.

Assisted with grouping students based on their performance on the Florida Assessments for Instruction in Reading (FAIR) results.

2009- 2011

Economics and World History Teacher: Atlanta Public Schools: Booker T. Washington High:

Delivered instruction that aligns to the Georgia Performance Standards in Economics and World History

Established and maintained correspondence including records with families, students, colleagues, and staff to ensure student achievement

Used diagnostic Data to form instruction and maximize student achievement through various intervention methods, enhancement strategies, etc.

June 2009-November 2009: Agency for Workforce Innovation Florida Unemployment Office: Tallahassee, Fl.

Evaluated and processed claimant applications for unemployment compensation.

Assisted with job placement.

May 2008-September 2008 Project Evaluator: Global Literacy Program at “Children Are Our Future!” Ages 4-14: Quincy, Fl.

Researched and prepared educational enrichment components for a Global Awareness Curriculum with emphasis on China, Egypt, Spain, and Africa.

Constructed pre-tests and post-test examinations to evaluate and access progress and effectiveness of the program.

August 2007-April 2007 John G. Riley Museum Graduate Archivist/Data Processor: Tallahassee Fl.

Processed historical collections containing research material relating to various topics such as African Americans during Reconstruction, the Civil Rights Era, Florida’s Capitol City of Tallahassee, and Harpers Weekly Civil War Newspaper.

Assisted professors, under graduate students as well as graduate students with research assignments by locating collections throughout the facility relating to their specific topics.

Fulfilled archival requests for on-campus (Tallahassee Community College) patrons and visitors.

Topographically categorized primary sources including newspapers, photographs, correspondence, artifacts, books, yearbooks, albums, journals, birth certificates, marriage licenses, and other public documents into database with corresponding summaries.

INTERNATIONAL

EXPERIENCE:

June 2005-September 2005 Camp Adventure Camp Counselor Atsugui, Japan

Developed character building programs for students ranging in age from 4-11

Interacted with parents and community members to provide a safe, fun, and exiting

Skills - Adobe Photoshop

- Microsoft Word

-Excel

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