Geoarchaeology
Caroline Korterud
Graduate Student
Long Beach,California
Summary
I am a highly focused research assistant currently pursuing degree in geology to eventually advance research into history and archaeology. Although I don't have much experience in the field of history, I am extremely eager to learn and passionate about preserving the past. My relevant skills include writing literature reviews, data synthesis, and teaching. I am extremely skilled in creating efficient systems to organize and manage experimental data. My eventual goal is to pursue a PhD in museum studies or history, and become a professor or curator.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
California State University Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
09.2020 - Current
- Completed administrative and research duties per request of graduate advisor Dr Matthew Becker
- Researched information regarding coral reef hydrology and assisted in data collection from physical samples
- Prepared materials for reports, presentations and submission to peer-reviewed journal publications
- Gathered, reviewed, and summarized literature from scientific journals
- Presented results to field experts at the Geological Society of America national conference in 2021
Graduate Student Teaching Assistant
California State University Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
09.2020 - Current
- Worked with teaching leader to learn about current standards and best practices
- Oversaw students in zoom classroom
- Recorded grades for coursework and tests in online reporting system
- Collated classroom to prepare for daily instruction and activities
- Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans
- Oversaw classes of up to sixty students in geology
Grocery Team Member
Kroger And Giant Eagle
New Albany , OH
04.2020 - 08.2022
- Worked in floral and online ordering departments
- Maintained safe, clean and well-organized working and shopping environment by sweeping and mopping floors and complying with health and sanitation procedures adhering to safe work practices
- Checked for outdated and overripe grocery items and removed from inventory.
- Delivered assistance and service by carrying packages and bags and securing customer purchases in vehicles
Undergraduate Student Researcher
Denison University
Granville, OH
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Used ArcGIS and Microsoft Excel to prepare and manipulate extensive databases
- Maintained safe, organized working environment by setting up survey equipment
- Prepared proposals and applications to external bodies for funding
- Research presented at Geological Society of America national meeting 2019
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Denison University
Granville, OH
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Prepared literature for reports to assist professor in the field of Islamic Studies
- Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices
- Compiled data into reports and disseminated to supervisor for review
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geosciences
Denison University
Granville, OH 09.2016 - 05.2020
Master of Science - Geology
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA 09.2020 - Current
Skills
Literature Reviews
Lab Operations
Lecture Implementation
Microsoft Programs
Adobe Illustrator
ArcGIS
Surveying and Field Experience
Historically-Based Research Practices
Technical Writing
Interests
Antiquity
Museum Studies
Teaching
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
California State University Long Beach
09.2020 - Current
Graduate Student Teaching Assistant
California State University Long Beach
09.2020 - Current
Master of Science - Geology
California State University - Long Beach
09.2020 - Current
Grocery Team Member
Kroger And Giant Eagle
04.2020 - 08.2022
Undergraduate Student Researcher
Denison University
09.2018 - 05.2019
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Denison University
09.2016 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Geosciences
Denison University
09.2016 - 05.2020