Instructor of Anthropology/Native American Studies
Normandale Community College
08.2007 - 05.2017
Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
Tested students to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.
Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
Assisted in curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and best practices for effective instruction.
Enhanced classroom collaboration through the implementation of group projects and team-building activities.
Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Lead Researcher/Curatorial Assistant
Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian
08.1999 - 12.2004
Cultivated relationships with external partners to facilitate access to unique datasets or resources necessary for advancing ongoing projects or initiatives.
Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to conduct comprehensive studies and generate valuable insights.
Applied ethical considerations throughout all stages of the research process, safeguarding participant welfare and data integrity.
Tailored research approaches to address specific community needs, leading to impactful societal contributions.
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Lead Researcher/Office Manager
Center for American Indian and Indigenous Studies
08.1996 - 11.1999
Optimized data collection methods for improved reliability and validity of results obtained from various sources.
Developed innovative research methodologies, increasing the accuracy of findings and insights.
Cultivated relationships with external partners to facilitate access to unique datasets or resources necessary for advancing ongoing projects or initiatives.
Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
Worked as member of integrated project team in highly collaborative work environment.
Applied ethical considerations throughout all stages of the research process, safeguarding participant welfare and data integrity.
Conducted fieldwork in diverse environments, adapting methodologies to unique challenges encountered.
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Sciences
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
06-1999
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of California Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
05-1994
Associate of Arts - History
Ventura Community College
Ventura, CA
05-1992
GED -
Minnetonka High School
Minnetonka, MN
05-1974
Timeline
Instructor of Anthropology/Native American Studies
Normandale Community College
08.2007 - 05.2017
Lead Researcher/Curatorial Assistant
Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian