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West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States

Greater Philadelphia Area

I was solely responsible for all aspects of educational program development, evaluation, marketing, staff recruitment, and fundraising (including grant writing). I greatly expanded our existing “Science of Helicopter” programming, as well as developed and managed an innovative (and profitable) series of hands-on science workshops. In addition, I developed.

Developed and curated an exhibit titled, "A City Divided: The Civil War, Philadelphia, & the Union League," based on research for my book, "Philadelphia: A History." The exhibit features artifacts drawn from the Union League's collections as well as images and documents from several other repositories.

Ardmore PA

I provide a range of freelance services to book packagers, including ghostwriting, fact-checking and researching, and indexing. Work samples available upon request.

Bala-Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, United States

I teach U.S. history (1600 - 2020) at a Jewish day school in suburban Philadelphia. I work with my students to refine their writing and study skills as well as to develop a clear and accurate understanding of the major events, people, and themes of U.S. history.

West Chester, PA

I was responsible for all aspects of museum operations, including site administration, special events planning, staffing, fund raising, and exhibit development. I oversaw a small cadre of paid staff, interns, and volunteers who collectively operate the museum, on-site archives, and genealogical research library. Accomplishments include spearheading the.

I was responsible for all elements of site management, including the development of tour programs, hiring and scheduling of staff, and site maintenance. In addition, I spearhead fundraising programs and worked with the board of directors to develop and implement long-term financial planning strategies.

Fremont, CA

I designed and taught a variety of college history classes at a diverse Bay Area community college. In particular, I taught U.S. history I & II, the history of American women, Western Civilization, and World History. My skills-based courses emphasize writing and study skills with an eye toward preparing students to transfer to a CSU or UC campus.

Rancho Cordova, CA

I design and teach a variety of introductory level history courses at a diverse Sacramento area community college. In addition, I serve on a committee developing hybrid and online classes for the Rancho Cordova Center campus. My skills-based courses emphasize writing and study skills with an eye toward preparing students to transfer to a CSU or UC campus.

Philadelphia, PA

Working with senior faculty, I served as a teaching assistant for a variety of introductory and upper-level undergraduate history courses.

Greater Philadelphia Area

Presented and interpreted Eastern State Penitentiary’s history to the general public. Specific tasks included giving group tours, maintaining the site, conservation work, and working in the museum store. Achievements include being the top membership salesman for the 2006 season and writing the definitive history of the prison, Eastern State Penitentiary: A.

Doylestown, PA

Working in conjunction with the regular curator supervising Fonthill’s weekend operation. Specific tasks include balancing cash registers, monitoring special events, giving tours when short staffed, evaluating tour guides and other Fonthill staff, and providing general customer service.

Hatfield, PA

Reporting directly to the company president, I was responsible for all aspects of the accounting department’s daily operation. This included generating invoices, managing multiple paper and electronic filing systems, doing the daily deposit and basic cash forecasting. In addition, I oversaw all aspects of a nationwide direct mail campaign

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), History

Activities and Societies: Barnes ClubDissertation title: “Seminary of Virtue: The Ideology and Practice of Inmate Reform at Eastern State.

Certificate, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

Courses include "Fundamentals of Finance," "Keys to Successful Strategic Planning," and "Fundamentals of Fundraising."

Certificate, Fundraising

Activities and Societies: Courses include "Activate & Elevate Your Fundraising Strategy," "Effective Gift Stewardship + Donor Management =.

Certificate, Small Museum Pro!

Small Museum Pro! is a professional certificate program from AASLH for people who work, or would like to work, in museums. This.

Certificate, Historic Preservation And Conservation

Master'S Degree, Modern History & Literature

Thesis: “The American Catholic Search for Identity: The Latin Question as Case Study”

Bachelor'S Degree, English Language And Literature/Letters & History

Activities and Societies: Medieval/Renaissance Studies Minor Poder LatinoHonors Thesis: “Animal Imagery as Social Polemic in Medieval.

Certificate, Small Museum Pro!

Small Museum Pro! (SMP!) is a professional certificate program for history practitioners who work or would like to work, in small history.

Certificate, Grant Writing

Certificate Of Competency, Accounting