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Seth Kurke
Indigenous Studies Outreach Coordinator/Archivist
Seattle,WA
Summary
Enthusiastic Indigenous Studies Outreach Coordinator/Archivist eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of building an organization system to engender accessibility of film collection and establish best practices. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the field of information organization.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Indigenous Studies Outreach Coordinator
Documentary Educational Resources
Watertown, MA
07.2021 - Current
- Created and implemented initiative in the form of an interactive map on the organization's website to increase awareness and accessibility for Indigenous film collection.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources for the purpose of creating a subject heading schema.
- Facilitated outreach and interviews with filmmakers, academics, and members of the Indigenous community, using the consultations to inform the catalog on best practices for applying proper terminology for Indigenous subjects.
- Audited the film collection for the purpose of cataloging the films with Indigenous subject topics.
Metadata Intern
Law Library of Congress
Washington, D.C.
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Built a personal Wix website as a repository and blog to document weekly progress and achievements.
- Created and organized a metadata schemata for the purpose of online database cataloguing for the Library of Congress website.
- Researched external legal databases.
- Analyzed resources to integrate findings into the project.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets and produced timely reports.
Tutor
ATAC Tutoring
Seattle, WA
04.2018 - 06.2020
- Test prep coaching (ISEE, SSAT, CoGat, SAT Verbal and Written).
- Guided students in developing study skills, academic research, and organization.
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Stressed importance of good study habits by encouraging students to create personalized study plans.
ESL Adult Learning Teacher/ Site Coordinator
Jewish Community Council
New York, NY
01.2017 - 04.2018
- Formulated weekly lesson plans for diverse student population.
- Facilitated student learning with oral and written instruction.
- Administration of student data and affairs (such as bi-weekly progress reports, work samples, attendance etc).
- Assisted with student intake and registration for new classes.
- Handled large Excel databases with Student rosters.
Student Mentor/ Office Coordinator
New York Public Library, Adult Learning Center
New York, NY
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Directed and presented public service orientation meetings in diverse communities.
- Assisted in students intake and helped direct them through the registration process.
- Acted as a translator for Spanish speaking students.
- Helped instruct diverse student population using computer technology and software.
- Prepared information session materials and audio-visual equipment.
- Test administrator
- Maintained/tracked student rosters, attendance and large databases containing confidential student data in compliance with Federal Regulations for the program.
- Taught We are New York weekly classes and Computer Literacy classes.
- Assisted HUB Manager of the Program in various Administrative tasks.
Peer Tutor
Hunter College Reading and Writing Center
New York, NY
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Assessed students progress throughout tutoring sessions.
- Created assessment files with written progress reports for each student after each session.
- Maintained tutoring environment to promote productivity and learning.
- Provided feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, and build confidence.
Video Editor/ Office Administrator
Lustre Communications
Seattle, WA
06.2010 - 02.2012
- Organized footage into a final cut according to scripts or the instructions of directors and producers.
- Reviewed assembled films or edited videotapes on screens or monitors to determine if corrections are necessary.
- Selected and combine the most effective shots of each scene to form a logical and smoothly running story.
- Recorded field sounds, or obtained them from sound effects libraries.
- Created a database catalog of all office assets.
- Collaborated with music editors to select appropriate passages of music and develop production scores.
Education
Masters in Library And Information Science (MLIS) - Library And Information Science
UNIVERSITY oF WASHINGTON
08.2019 - 06.2021
Bachelors of Arts - Creative Writing
HUNTER COLLEGE
01.2015 - 06.2016
Associates of Arts - Liberal Arts
Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
New York, NY 09.2011 - 12.2014
Skills
Proficient in Google suites
Written and verbal communication
Data storage methods knowledge
Photo imaging
HTML understanding
Digital file formatting
Flexible and Adaptable
Proficient in Wordress
XML experience
Interests
Film editing
Playing piano
Writing poetry and prose
Collecting vinyl records
Timeline
Indigenous Studies Outreach Coordinator
Documentary Educational Resources
07.2021 - Current
Metadata Intern
Law Library of Congress
06.2020 - 08.2020
Masters in Library And Information Science (MLIS) - Library And Information Science
UNIVERSITY oF WASHINGTON
08.2019 - 06.2021
Tutor
ATAC Tutoring
04.2018 - 06.2020
ESL Adult Learning Teacher/ Site Coordinator
Jewish Community Council
01.2017 - 04.2018
Student Mentor/ Office Coordinator
New York Public Library, Adult Learning Center
01.2016 - 01.2017
Bachelors of Arts - Creative Writing
HUNTER COLLEGE
01.2015 - 06.2016
Peer Tutor
Hunter College Reading and Writing Center
08.2014 - 06.2015
Associates of Arts - Liberal Arts
Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
09.2011 - 12.2014
Video Editor/ Office Administrator
Lustre Communications
06.2010 - 02.2012