John Volkar
Pittsburgh
Summary
Historian and Classicist with a strong foundation in Greco-Roman ancient antiquity, Medieval Europe, and Colonial America. Excels at critical thinking skills, conducting research, analyzing historical data, and presenting to diverse audiences. Skilled in primary and secondary source analysis, archival research, and has contributed to public understanding of local history through guided tours at Harmony Museum.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Self Employed
Pittsburgh
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Developed personalized lesson plans for various subjects and learning styles.
- Assisted students with homework and exam preparation to enhance understanding.
- Used educational tools and resources to support student learning effectively.
- Adapted teaching methods based on individual student needs and feedback.
- Monitored student performance and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Guided students in the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of curriculum changes and educational practices to provide current and effective tutoring.
Student Volunteer
Lechaion Harbor and Settlement Land Project
Ancient Corinth
05.2025 - 07.2025
- Assisted in excavation projects to uncover historical artifacts and structures.
- Documented findings through detailed notes and photographic records.
- Identified objects found during excavation based on their form, material composition, and style characteristics.
- Collaborated with other professionals in related disciplines, such as classics, anthropology, and history.
- Adhered to documentation and recordkeeping requirements to preserve the chain of custody for a detailed study.
- Collaborated with team members on data analysis and interpretation of results.
- Kept the team well-informed by providing detailed, summarized reports on findings and plans in the area for the week.
Museum Intern
Harmony Museum
Harmony
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Conducted research on historical artifacts and their significance.
- Organized and facilitated guided tours for school groups and visitors.
- Engaged with visitors to enhance their museum experience through informative interactions.
- Assisted with maintenance tasks around the facility, such as light cleaning or organizing storage areas.
- Maintained records of attendance figures, donations received, and membership sales.
- Conducted research on historical artifacts and documents for use in exhibitions and displays.
- Provided support to curators by helping with cataloging, inventory management, and archival work.
Coffee Shop Manager
Straight Up Mixers
Pittsburgh
06.2017 - 11.2018
- Managed daily operations of a busy coffee shop environment.
- Assisted staff by serving food and beverages or bussing tables.
- Supervised and trained baristas on beverage preparation and customer service.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in food service.
- Implemented promotional strategies to enhance customer engagement and sales.
- Provided leadership by setting a positive example for staff members in terms of attitude, attendance, punctuality, appearance, work ethic, and job knowledge.
- Conducted regular inventory checks to ensure adequate stock levels were maintained.
- Developed relationships with local businesses to further our product and increase foot traffic into the store.
Coffee Shop Worker
Straight Up Mixers
Pittsburgh
02.2016 - 05.2017
- Served customers efficiently, ensuring a positive coffee shop experience.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations and customer areas.
- Processed cash and credit transactions accurately at the point of sale.
- Assisted in the preparation of pastries such as cakes, cookies, and muffins.
- Prepared specialty coffee drinks, smoothies, juices, and other beverages according to company recipes and standards.
- Managed morning rush of customers daily with efficient, levelheaded customer service.
- Greeted customers and provided friendly customer service.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Classics
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Medieval European and Colonial American History
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA05-2024
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Historical research
- Primary and secondary source analysis
- Academic writing
- Historical analysis
- Communication skills
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Latin
Elementary
Accomplishments
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude
- Dean's list for multiple years in a row
- Part of Phi Alpha Theta
- Eagle Scout
Certification
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Student Volunteer
Lechaion Harbor and Settlement Land Project
05.2025 - 07.2025
Self Employed
09.2024 - 05.2025
Museum Intern
Harmony Museum
06.2023 - 08.2023
Coffee Shop Manager
Straight Up Mixers
06.2017 - 11.2018
Coffee Shop Worker
Straight Up Mixers
02.2016 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Classics
University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Arts - Medieval European and Colonial American History
University of Pittsburgh
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