Historical Society Social Studies

SAMANTHA LEVY

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Orlando, FL 32826 941-***-****

Education

Master of Public History (Online) Current GPA: 3.59

University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, Summer 2022

Bachelor of Arts – History GPA: 3.72

University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, December 2018

Languages

English (native language) Spanish (fluent reading/writing)

Professional Experience (month/year)

04/18 – Present Volunteer - Digital Archives – University of Central Florida

RICHES

Orlando, Florida

-Responsible for various functions; arranging, preserving, describing, and providing referenced sources while analyzing and cataloging. information according to archival and record management standards.

-Collect information from sources and provide adequate records to the database.

-Prepared data and documents for archiving.

-Assisted in the day-to-day management of collections and assisted in the identification of photographs and historic newspapers.

05/18 – present Volunteer - Collections Department – Orange County Regional History Center

Orlando, Florida

-Assisted with installation and deinstallation of exhibitions, including prepping and installing vinyl.

-Assisted with the completion of condition reports for a Smithsonian traveling exhibit.

-Worked on rehousing photographs and assessing them for conservation needs.

-Worked on an inventory for a large collection of 6x7 4500 negatives.

-Created past perfect catalog records for photographs and negatives.

-Coordinated directly with collections manager and team in devising optimal strategies for the organization and transportation of museum artifacts to and from the warehouse.

-Maintained and collected precise data of dimensions, descriptions, and locations of museum artifacts while adhering to strict protocol for handling artifacts.

-Researched additional historical information on artifacts used in museum display, including age, usage, historical background, and geographical location.

06/19-07/19 Field School – University of Central Florida

Kerkenes, Turkey

- Participated in field surveys using geophysical and landscape survey techniques.

- Conducted archaeological research in Kerkenes, Turkey as part of a team through excavation stages I-IV of an ancient fortification. Reported to the Director of Excavations, and the Area Supervisors of the Field project.

- Trained in artifact analysis to create a comprehensive report of findings for all artifacts and objects.

-Researched and developed a working opinion on future dig sites.

- Conducted Phase I surveys and wrote inventory reports. Catalogued artifacts.

- Worked as a team to accomplish goals, implementing the archaeological method, and preparing archaeological reports.

- Presenting the research and the historic value of the heritage site in an engaging manner to visitors and other colleagues.

05/18 – 08/18 Internship - Florida Historical Quarterly – University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida

-Evaluated manuscripts for style, grammar, and fact accuracy.

-Advised editor on suitability of submissions for publication.

-Created metadata for Florida Historical Quarterly podcasts.

-Evaluated articles and book reviews.

-Compiled a database of Florida history publications during 2017.

-Presented an overview of work experience to an academic audience.

Other Experiences (month/year)

09/19 Impact PD with OCPS for U.S. History

Orlando, Florida

04/19 Professional Development at the Holocaust Center in Central Florida

Orlando, Florida

02/19 Guest Speaker for UCF History Graduates

Orlando, Florida

10/18 Southwestern Social Science Association Conference

Orlando, Florida

“Perpetrators of the Holocaust”

Certifications

CIG (Certified Interpretive Guide) – (Expires 2025)

CPR/AED/First Aid (Expires 2023)

Python 3 Programming

GKT complete (Passed)

Work Experience (month/year)

06/21 - 09/21 Aspen Historical Society (Summer)

Aspen, Colorado

-Serve the society from leading tours to supporting programs and events.

-Interpretation of the various sites associated with the Aspen Historical Society.

-Assist with preservation and maintenance projects.

-Assist with gift shop and book sales.

-Lead guided walking tours.

-Assist with special event coordination and education programs.

01/19 – 08/20 Educator in Social Studies

Colonial High School (OCPS)

-Instructed over 200 students in American and world history.

-Instructed over 100 students in Economics and Financial Literacy.

-Developed and implemented a Culturally Responsive Teaching curriculum in my classroom.

-Developed customized daily lessons that are aligned to state standards and meet the needs of diverse learners including English language learners, special education students, and gifted/talented students.

-Created original digital content to instruct students across multiple platforms including smart devices and desktop computers.

-Established an online curriculum in wake of COVID-19 that prioritized accelerated learning, student wellness, and technological skill development.

-Created and presented professional development sessions on lesson planning, use of technology, and data analysis for high school team.

-Worked to analyze assessment results and make assessment revisions as required.

-Managed classroom budget to make sure all necessary school supplies are available to enrich student learning.

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