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Education PhD STUDENT IN HISTORY | PRESENT | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI Currently a PhD student in history at USM. Currently enrolled in Late American Historiography, War Historiography, Race and Ethnicity in the Atlantic World, and Digital Humanities. Coursework completed includes: Early American Historiography, Methods and Philosophy of History, History of Medicine, and Seminar & Practicum in Teaching University Level History. GPA 3.8. Graduate Assistant, grading coursework for World Civilizations II. MASTER OF ARTS IN HISTORY | MAY 2018 | SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY Coursework: Early Modern England, American Revolution, The Enlightenment & 18th Century European Culture & Society, Modern Latin America, The Vietnam War, Introduction to Public History, Historiography, War and Society in the Ancient Mediterranean, The World Wars Through Film, Research and Writing Methods, The United States Civil War, History of Sports in America, History of France Since 1800. MASTER OF ARTS IN Anthropology | MAY 2002 | UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA · Specialization in the archaeology of North America. Related coursework: Anthropological Linguistics, Ancient Maya Civilizations, Survey of the History of Archaeology, Anthropology of Natural History Museums, Research Methodology, Analytical Archaeology, Social Anthropology, Peoples of Africa, Problems in Anthropology, Archaeology of Western North America, Human Osteology, Social Structure, Statistical Methods in Education. BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ANTHROPOLOGY| JUNE 1997 | UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA · Specializing in Archaeology. Minor: Geology · Relevant coursework: Introduction to Archaeology, Analyzing Language, Strategies for Survival (Cultural Ecology,), American Indian Art History, American Indian Oral Literature, Lakota Culture & Philosophy, Introduction to Sociology, Introduction to Physical Anthropology, Archaeological Laboratory Methods, Mesoamerican Archaeology, Anthropological Thought, Archaeological Field Methods, American Indians of the Southeastern United States, Classical Greek Literature and Civilization, Physical Geology, Introduction to Anthropology, Historical Geology, Contemporary Archaeological Thought, Computer Cartography, Geomorphology, Paleontology, Geo-Archaeology, Peoples and Cultures of Sub-Saharan Africa, Environmental Geology. CERTIFICATE IN LAW ENFORCEMENT | DECEMBER 2013 | NORTHERN ESSEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE · Coursework – Introduction to Criminal Justice, Incarceration and Alternatives, Interpersonal Communications, Criminology, Modern Policing, Criminal Law Related Work Experience PARK RANGER (INTERPRETATION) (GS-05) – SALEM MARITIME NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE – JUNE-Nov 2018, & Present | 40 Hours Per Week Enhance visitor experience by providing interpretation about cultural, natural and historic resources, especially about Salem’s maritime heritage. Involvement regularly in interpretation of Custom House (1819), Narbonne House (1675) and Derby House (1762), including spontaneous to one-hour structured and guided tours. Particular focus on social class and upward socio-economic mobility in historic Salem, especially as reflected in ceramics/material culture of past site inhabitants. Handle all aspects of daily park operation, including opening and closing historic buildings and visitor centers, operating alarm systems, counting visitors, operating cash registers, answering visitor questions and giving directions and suggestions, wearing uniforms, enforcing park regulations and safety standards and working closely with colleagues, staff, volunteers, interns and park partner organizations. PARK RANGER (INTERPRETATION) (GS-05) - MINUTE MAN NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK - JULY 2017 - MAY 2018 | 40 Hours Per Week Provide historical context and interpretation on the American Revolutionary War. Specific focus on the day’s battles of April 19, 1775 from Lexington and Concord to Boston. Give 20- to 30-minute talks on the Battle at North Bridge as well as Mustering the Militia and Minute Men. Trained and certified in demonstrating historic weapons, specifically the Brown Bess flintlock smoothbore musket, in period clothing. Handle all aspects of daily park operation, including opening and closing historic buildings and visitor centers, operating alarm systems, counting visitors, operating cash registers, answering visitor questions and giving directions and suggestions, wearing uniforms and period clothing, enforcing park regulations and safety standards. ADJUNCT PROFESSOR | GREAT BAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE – PORTSMOUTH, NH | SEPTEMBER 2015-PRESENT | 10 Hours Per Week · In-classroom teaching of several courses: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (15 sections to date), Introduction to Archaeology (2 sections to date), and Ethnography of Work (1 section to date). Designed and delivered Powerpoint lectures, facilitated class discussion and maintained a proactive and engaging learning environment. Maintained course materials, assignments and grading online with Blackboard and Canvas. Adhere to institutional polices including student evaluations, instructor observation, submitting grades and progress reporting. Social Sciences Instructor | Virtual Learning Academy Charter School | Exeter, New Hampshire | Sept. 2018 - May 2019 | 10 Hours Per Week Taught online classes at both the high school and college levels. Courses taught include: Introduction to Anthropology, Introduction to Sociology, Applied Social Sciences (SNHU) and Perspectives in the Social Sciences (SNHU). Maintain online learning environment with each individual student. Develop interpersonal student-teacher relationship that facilitates interest and progress in coursework. Evaluate student assignments. Assess student comprehension and depth of knowledge by completing one-one-one Discussion Based Assessments. Encourage and document student academic success through grading along with discussions aimed at enhancing comprehension of the course content. Utilize a variety of online resources to facilitate online learning including - Zoom, Moodle, Google Mail, Slack, Genius, Google Docs and Small Improvements. Archaeology Work Experience New England Archaeology Company Owner, Principal Archaeological Investigator April 2005 – May 2015 Victoria Bunker Inc. Project Archaeologist April 2003-April 2005 Supervisor: Victoria Bunker, Alton, NH. (603) 875-3447 USDA Forest Service, Ouachita National Forest Archaeological Field Director August 2002– April 2003 Supervisor: Jim Johnston, Mountain Heritage Associates, Susanville, CA. (530) 252-6665, and jjohnston@fs.fed.us Prentice Thomas and Associates Archaeology Crew Chief May 1999 – March 2002 Supervisors: Jan Campbell and Joe Meyer, 425 E. Hollywood Blvd., Mary Esther, FL 32569. (850) 243-5992 Antonio J. Waring Jr. Archaeological Laboratory Archaeological Laboratory Technician September 1994 - May 1997 Supervisor: Dr. Lewis Larson, Martha Monro Hall, State University of West Georgia, 1600 Maple Street, Carrollton, GA (404) 838-6455 Office of the State Archaeologist, Georgia Archaeological Field Technician December 1994-August 1996 Supervisor: Dr. Lewis Larson, Martha Monro Hall, State University of West Georgia, 1600 Maple Street, Carrollton, GA (404) 838-6455 Professional Memberships o Society for Military History, 2020-present o Society of Civil War Historians, 2020-present o New Hampshire Archeological Society, 2003-present Board member, chair of programs committee 2004- 2006 o New Hampshire Historical Society, 2004-2012 o Massachusetts Archaeological Society, 2005-2010 o Maine Archaeological Society, 2005-present