Elisabeth Palmer Email & Phone Number

Montgomery, Alabama, United States

Montgomery, Alabama Area

My role can be easily explained in two parts. One part is managing the MMFA docent program which includes planning and facilitating regular training and enrichment workshops. The second part is managing adult programs (lectures, gallery talks, exhibition opening events) that also include our Muses Teen Council, teen events, college night programming, the MMFA internship program, and events for young professionals.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Designs and implements lesson plans for Art History I and II, Museum Registration, and Museum Education.Previously taught Cultural Studies and AP Art History with emerging youth audience. Admin of the Department's Facebook page.Assist and attend the Museum Studies Educational Adventures to cities beyond the DC area.

Norman, Oklahoma

Worked with the Exhibition Team of the Carl Albert Center at the University of Oklahoma.Designed an interactive downloadable three-part lesson plan for middle school teachers—focused on water as both a resource and important legislative issue in the state of Oklahoma.http://www.ou.edu/content/carlalbertcenter/congressional-collection/exhibits/waterexhibit.html

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Assisted with spring tours, welcome desk operations, visitor tracking, surveys, and promotion.Created a three-part nationally syndicated lesson plan for download by teachers–focused on Gothic architecture and directed at fifth graders. Contacted national and local teachers for feedback about the lessons—engaging in professional correspondence regarding inquiries, suggestions, and critiques.

Arlington, Virginia

Created a customized three-part museum experience lesson plan for a small group of seniors (age 55+) tailored to their interests and accounting for any and all disabilities.Assisted and supervised senior center operations and programs.Engaged and assisted in all weekly activities with the seniors.

Tallahassee, Florida

Responsible for assisting customers in the shop and on the phone with all of their needs—handled concerns, customer inquiries, submitted and tracked orders.Responsible for maintaining cleanliness and organization of the sales floor.Personally handled logistics of inventory and scheduled consultations.

Orlando, Florida

Responsible for all guests' experience from placement of their order through clean up. Cultivated Disney’s brand image through a consistent, positive attitude, execution of merchandising and marketing initiatives, and nurturing pleasant guest experiences.

Tallahassee, Florida

Compiled research for docent program manual and training sessions.Co-managed docents during the fall semester by organizing tour information, creating docent schedules, and maintaining personal correspondence with volunteer docents.Assisted with administrative duties, schedule docents, input volunteer hours, and helped organize volunteer events.

Master Of Arts In Teaching, Museum Education

Activities and Societies: Museum Education Student Association I completed internships at a local senior day center and Washington.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Art History, Criticism And Conservation

Activities and Societies: Undergraduate Art History Association, To Write Love On Her Arms Graduated Cum Laude in Art History. Minored.

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), Art History, Criticism And Conservation