David Ruiz Menjivar
Charlottesville,VA
Summary
Motivated professional eager to embrace new challenges. Demonstrates a strong work ethic and adaptability, complemented by exceptional interpersonal skills. Proven ability to work independently and rapidly acquire new competencies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Doctoral Student/Teacher's Assistant
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia
08.2022 - Current
- I am currently in a year of sabbatical leave, looking for part-time or full-time employment while away from my doctoral program.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to encourage student engagement and participation, while working professionally with faculty members and fellow doctoral students.
- Developed lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards and student needs.
Undergraduate Research Program
Center for American Archeology
Kampsville, United States
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Participated in an 8-week paid undergraduate research program with the focus on Long-term Perspectives on Human-River Dynamics at the Confluence of the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers
- Worked in a group atmosphere where the exchange of ideas and dialogue were fostered and encouraged
- Established a foundation for academic research in the field of archeology, and applied multifaceted methods of research in the understanding of human plant interaction along the Illinois River Valley
- Partook in the process of data collection for academic research purposes including field and laboratory experience
- Designed an independent research project which culminates with a presentation to the public at the 2019 Midwest Archeological Conference
Cashier
PDQ
Gainesville, United States
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Interacted with customers as they arrived
- Checked out customer's speedily and correctly.
- Ensured proper procedures are taken in balancing cash drawer at the close of shifts
- Operated cash register and adding machine in order to manage cash for sold items
Education
Ph.D. - Anthropology
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA05-2029
Bachelors Degree - History
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05-2022
Associate Degree - History
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL12.2018
High School Diploma -
Buchholz High School
Gainesville, FL05.2017
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- PowerPoint
- Word
- Publisher
- Academic research
- Data collection
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Public speaking
- Group and individual teaching
- Assessment administration
- Lesson plan development
- Group instruction
Honors And Awards
- Award of Academic excellence, Fall 2013, Fall 2014
- Santa Fe College Dean’s List, Fall 2016, Fall 2018
- University of Florida Dean’s List, Fall 2019, Spring 2020
- University of Florida President’s Honor Roll, Spring 2020
- Recipient of Fall 2020 CLAS Dean’s Scholarship, 10/20
Campus And Community Involvement
- Volunteer, Monarch Landing Retirement Home, Naperville, IL, 2015
- Volunteer, "Guadalupe" Multicultural Community Center, Madison, WI, 2014-2016
- Volunteer, Keep Chicago Livable, Chicago, IL, 2017-2018
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Swahili
Professional
Timeline
Doctoral Student/Teacher's Assistant
University of Virginia
08.2022 - Current
Undergraduate Research Program
Center for American Archeology
06.2019 - 08.2019
Cashier
PDQ
08.2017 - 05.2019
Ph.D. - Anthropology
University of Virginia
Bachelors Degree - History
University of Florida
Associate Degree - History
Santa Fe College
High School Diploma -
Buchholz High School