Keely Peterson
Henderson
Summary
Experienced with excavation and artifact analysis techniques essential for archaeology. Utilizes field survey methods and precise cataloging to uncover and document historical findings. Knowledge of stratigraphy and teamwork ensures successful and comprehensive site assessments. Practiced in data synthesis involving digital analysis of human osteological material using µCT and surface scans. Proficient in identification of human skeletal material and biological profiling.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Guest Teacher
Guest Teacher, CCSD
09.2025 - Current
- Short and long-term positions. Long-term position involved instructing students in English and public speaking curriculum as well as extensive lesson planning for five class periods daily.
Research Assistant
Anthropology Department, Paul Stavast
02.2023 - 05.2024
- Research assistant to data collection of LDS church official’s travels in the Russian Empire.
Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant
Religion Department, Dr. Amy Easton-Flake
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Teaching Assistant to Old Testament religion course. Assisted in instruction and grading. Held office hours for student support. Research assistant to data collection through a feminine lens of the Bible and LDS church material.
Teaching Assistant
Anthropology Department, Dr. David Johnson
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Teaching Assistant to Anthropology 301 course (Human Osteology). Assisted in instruction and class organization. Held office hours for student support.
Student
In-Field Experience, Scott Ure
09.2023 - 09.2023
- Traveled to Wyoming to analyze unidentified osteological material found at an LDS church site. Determined the material was not human remains and conducted a pedestrian survey to determine the likelihood of an archaeological site.
Student
BYU Archaeological Field School, Dr. Mike Searcy, Scott Ure
Provo, UT
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Participated in undergraduate field practice and learning at Hinckley Mounds in Provo, UT. Learned and practiced skills of excavation, lab processing, and pedestrian survey.
Teaching Assistant
Anthropology Department, Hannah Wang, Dr. Jordan Haug, Dr. April Reber
08.2021 - 04.2023
- Teaching Assistant to Anthropology 101 course (Introduction to Sociocultural Anthropology). Assisted in instruction and grading. Weekly instructor. Held office hours for student support.
Teaching Assistant
Anthropology Department, Dr. David Johnson
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Teaching Assistant to Anthropology 110 course (Introduction to Archaeology). Assisted in instruction and grading. Held office hours for student support.
Education
Master’s of Science Degree - Forensic Anthropology and Archaeology
UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE
SCOTLAND09.2025
Bachelor’s of Arts - Anthropology, Archaeology emphasis with History minor
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY
PROVO, UT04.2024
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
FOOTHILL HIGH SCHOOL
HENDERSON, NV05.2020
Skills
- Leadership
- Communication
- Organization
- Proficient in NetLogo, SPSS, 3D Slicer, and R Programming
- Identification of human osteological material
- Instructional strategies
- Lesson plan administration
- Verbal and written communication
- Experience in biological profiling of human remains
- Trauma and taphonomic analysis of human osteological material
- Technical report writing
AWARDS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
University of Dundee International Student Scholarship, Fall 2024, Brigham Young University College of Family, Home, and Social Science Dean’s List Fall 2022, Winter 2023, Fall 2023, Brigham Young University Scholarship Fall 2022, Winter 2023, Fall 2023, Winter 2024, Foothill Staff Scholarship 2020, Public Education Foundation Scholarship 2020, Foothill High School Principal’s Award 2020, Foothill High School English Department Award 2020
Timeline
Guest Teacher
Guest Teacher, CCSD
09.2025 - Current
Student
In-Field Experience, Scott Ure
09.2023 - 09.2023
Teaching Assistant
Anthropology Department, Dr. David Johnson
08.2023 - 12.2023
Student
BYU Archaeological Field School, Dr. Mike Searcy, Scott Ure
05.2023 - 06.2023
Research Assistant
Anthropology Department, Paul Stavast
02.2023 - 05.2024
Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant
Religion Department, Dr. Amy Easton-Flake
08.2022 - 05.2024
Teaching Assistant
Anthropology Department, Dr. David Johnson
01.2022 - 04.2022
Teaching Assistant
Anthropology Department, Hannah Wang, Dr. Jordan Haug, Dr. April Reber
08.2021 - 04.2023
Bachelor’s of Arts - Anthropology, Archaeology emphasis with History minor
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
FOOTHILL HIGH SCHOOL
Master’s of Science Degree - Forensic Anthropology and Archaeology
UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE