Jessica Calderon

Detail-oriented Field Archaeologist with extensive experience in excavation, artifact analysis, and collections management. Skilled in conducting Phase I surveys, site documentation, and cultural resource assessments in compliance with state and federal guidelines. Proficient in cataloging, inventorying, and preserving artifacts and human remains for research, exhibitions, and compliance with NAGPRA. Strong background in osteology, zoo-archaeology, and museum collections care, gained through hands-on fieldwork, professional research, and volunteer work at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Experienced in technical writing, report preparation, and database management to support archaeological research and public engagement. Passionate about cultural heritage preservation and community collaboration in archaeology.

Denbury Resources, Draco Lateral Pipeline and Flowlines, Allen, Beauregard, and Vernon Parishes, Louisiana
December, 2023 – March, 2024

• Documented and cataloged archaeological finds from Phase I surveys, ensuring accurate site records and artifact inventories for compliance and future research.
• Maintained detailed field documentation, including shovel test records, site assessments, and daily progress reports, contributing to data management and archival research.
• Assisted in preparing technical reports and artifact documentation, ensuring findings were properly recorded and submitted to the Louisiana Division of Archaeology.

Field Researcher, Nacogdoches Field School - Texas Archeological Society, Nacogdoches, TX 

June, 2023 - July 2023

• Recorded excavation data, including context sheets, shovel test logs, and feature forms, contributing to the archaeological site’s database and research reports.
• Assisted in the cleaning, sorting, and processing artifacts in the lab, maintaining proper labeling and documentation procedures.
• Cataloged and inventoried excavated artifacts and special samples, ensuring accurate documentation and storage for future research.

Field Researcher, Sanisera International Field School - Sanisera Archeological Institute, Menorca, ESP 

September 2023 - September 2023

• Cataloged, inventoried, and processed excavated artifacts and human remains, ensuring proper documentation and organization for future research.
• Conducted osteological analysis of human remains, identifying age, sex, and pathologies while maintaining ethical handling procedures.
• Created detailed excavation records, including scale drawings, elevation maps, and context sheets, contributing to the site’s archaeological database.

Archeology Academy 101– Texas Archeological Society
Goldthwaite, TX | March, 2023

• Identified, documented, and assessed archaeological sites, including pre-European and historic sites, using proper recording techniques to contribute to cultural heritage research.
• Processed, washed, cataloged, and inventoried recovered artifacts, applying best practices in artifact handling and data organization for research and curation.

Zooarcheology and Osteology Academy – Texas Archeological Society

Houston, TX | February, 2024

• Gained specialized training in comparative osteology, differentiating human and animal remains using morphological and metric analysis.
• Documented and cataloged skeletal specimens, ensuring proper classification and preservation for research and museum collections.

• Undergraduate Research Fellow, 08/2017
  Awarded $5,000 by The Andrew W. Mellon Grant Foundation to conduct independent undergraduate research in Cultural Anthropology.
• UROC-H Public Humanities Project Grant, 08/2017
  Awarded $2,000 by The University of California, Merced Undergraduate Research Opportunities Center to conduct and present independent research.
• The California Golden State Seal of Biliteracy, Spanish, 05/2014
  Awarded a golden state seal on diploma in recognition of a high level of proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish.

• Houston Museum of Natural Science, Volunteer - Houston, TX

      March 2022 - Current 

• Houston Archeological Society, Volunteer - San Felipe De Austin, TX

      August 2022 - September 2022

• Houston Archeological Society (HAS)
• Texas Archeological Society (TAS)
• American Anthropological Association (AAA)