Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Timeline
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Isabelle Koch

Sugar Grove,IL

Summary

Proactive Historical Interpreter with extensive experience in creating engaging and informative presentations. Skilled in audience engagement, cultural sensitivity, and effective storytelling techniques, enhancing visitor experiences and training new interpreters. Strong oral communication and teamwork abilities, bringing a collaborative and detail-oriented approach to preserving historical significance.

Overview

4
years of professional experience

Work History

Fox Valley Park District

Historical Interpreter
04.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Collaborated with fellow interpreters, sharing knowledge and expertise to improve overall performance and visitor satisfaction.
  • Fostered a positive learning atmosphere by encouraging visitors to ask questions during interpretive programs.
  • Enhanced visitor experience by creating engaging and informative historical presentations.
  • Assisted in training new interpreters, providing guidance on effective presentation techniques and historical knowledge.
  • Identified and conserved documents, records and maps of historical significance.

Saint Mark's Geneva

Childrens Ministry Volunteer
08.2020 - 05.2024

Job overview

  • Supported fun, interactive environment for learning and ministry.
  • Served as great role model for children by teaching how to learn, grow and serve as part of church.
  • Helped develop and maintain age-appropriate recreational program to promote spiritual growth through cooperative play.
  • Maintained appropriate communication with parents regarding child activities and incidents.

Education

Oklahoma State University
, Stillwater, OK

Bachelor of Science from Agricultural Education

University Overview

  • Joseph Flemming memorial Scholarship Recipient
  • Out of State Achievement Scholarship Recipient

Rosary High School
, Aurora, IL

High School Diploma
05.2024

University Overview

  • 4-H Member and former club president
  • Elected Captain of Varsity Cheerleading team
  • Extracurricular Activities: Lifesavers Club, Chess club, Poetry Club
  • Honor Roll every semester of high school

Skills

  • Flexibility
  • Audience Engagement
  • Storytelling Techniques
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Oral communication
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail

References

Laureen Baumgartner

Recreational Supervisor at the Fox Valley Park District- Blackberry Farm

LBaumgartner@fvpd.net 

630-812-1080


Stacie Johnson

Former Children's Minister at Saint Mark's Geneva

staciejohnson1981@gmail.com




Timeline

Historical Interpreter

Fox Valley Park District
04.2023 - Current

Childrens Ministry Volunteer

Saint Mark's Geneva
08.2020 - 05.2024

Oklahoma State University

Bachelor of Science from Agricultural Education

Rosary High School

High School Diploma
Isabelle Koch