JANESSA DOUCETTE
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Professional researcher and education specialist with a talent for project management, data analysis, and leadership. Experienced and tenacious problem solver with a passion for coaching and doing professional development with educators, researchers, and students of all ages. Highly creative and entrepreneurial candidate with insatiable curiosity and patience for learning and teaching.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Research and Evaluation Specialist
Milwaukee Public Schools
Milwaukee, WI
01.2019 - Current
- Improved data collection methods across district by designing surveys, polls and other instruments.
- Ran statistical analyses within software to process large datasets.
- Developed polished visualizations to share results of data analyses.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Supported 100+ researchers at all levels to streamline methodologies, adhere to ethical and protocol guidelines, efficiently collect data, and develop effective research inquiry questions.
Makerspace Grant Project Manager
Norman Public Schools
Norman, Oklahoma
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Researched, planned, built, maintained, and managed three library Makerspaces in public schools.
- Created and taught K-12 workshops for students and educators in various Makerspace topics (3D printing, etc).
- Fostered relationships with vendors to promote positive working relationships.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Reined in project costs while meeting key milestones.
- Identified, reviewed and applied policies and procedures.
- Collected, analyzed, and presented data on technological augmentation of Guided Inquiry Design units.
Director of Science
Thick Descriptions 501c3
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
01.2015 - 08.2018
- Assisted leadership with successful launch of educational nonprofit.
- Organized and supervised all aspects of STEAM camp experiences for 500+ K-12 learners across multiple diverse communities.
- Pursued local, state, and national grant funding to support programming costs.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
Instructor & Graduate Assistant
University of Oklahoma
Norman, Oklahoma
01.2013 - 05.2017
- Developed, grant funded, and implemented statewide research project "Educators Evolve" to bring 400+ public school educators into the field to learn methods of teaching evolution and climate change through the subject of paleontology.
- Taught undergraduate courses and writing workshops in Anthropology and Archaeology.
- Used learning assessments to regularly monitor student understanding of class concepts and materials.
Education
Ph.D. - Cultural Anthropology
University of Oklahoma
Oklahoma05.2017
Master of Arts - Museum Studies
George Washington University
Washington DC05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI05.2011
Skills
- Training and Development
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Needs Assessment and Custom Problem Solving
- Community Relationship Building
- Data Analysis and Visualization
- Teaching and Coaching
Accomplishments
- Consulted and worked on exhibition design, visitor research, collections management and other areas of expertise in 14 museums over the past decade, including the Smithsonian Institution, Royal Tyrrell Museum, and the Paleontological Research Institute
- Independently earned more than $60,000 for community projects and research through grant writing
- Presented original research in five academic fields at national conferences
- Published two scientific papers in the field of paleontology, one of which was covered by press such as National Geographic, IFL Science, Discovery, Newsweek, Livescience, Nature World News and other outlets
- Serves as Peaceworks Research Faculty at Marquette University and Institutional Review Board member at Milwaukee Area Technical College
- Served on Oklahoma State Department of Education academic standards committee and as a Higher Education Delegate
- Served Rotary International District 6220 by training youth ambassadors 2005-2010
Timeline
Research and Evaluation Specialist
Milwaukee Public Schools
01.2019 - Current
Makerspace Grant Project Manager
Norman Public Schools
01.2016 - 01.2019
Director of Science
Thick Descriptions 501c3
01.2015 - 08.2018
Instructor & Graduate Assistant
University of Oklahoma
01.2013 - 05.2017
Ph.D. - Cultural Anthropology
University of Oklahoma
Master of Arts - Museum Studies
George Washington University
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee