Classical Art & Archaeology
Maria Montero
Museum Educator | Herbarium Project Manager
Gainesville,FL
Summary
Optimistic and personable individual enthusiastic about promoting an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. Real go-getter, skilled in working both independently and as part of a team. Excellent public speaking skills and knowledge of natural history and museum events.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Herbarium Project Manager
Florida Museum Of Natural History
Gainesville, FL
06.2021 - Current
- Assisting Kent Perkins, the Herbarium Collections Manager, on the organization and digitization of the Daniel Bertram Ward Collection.
- Managing all paper and digital documentation related to collections-related matters.
- Maintaining up-to-date specimen collection records, inventory and corrected cataloging errors.
Herbarium Technician
Florida Museum Of Natural History
Gainesville, FL
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Assisted Kent Perkins, the Herbarium Collections Manager, on the ongoing Bryophyte and Lichen Collection Project.
- Classified and assigned registration numbers to specimens and supervised inventory control.
- Entered information about museum collections into computer databases.
Museum Educator
Cade Museum For Creativity And Invention
Gainesville, FL
01.2021 - Current
- Collaborating with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
- Educating children in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for guests of all ages.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Assisted Dr. Jennifer A. Rea with classroom management and document coordination to maintain a positive learning environment for CLA3930: Rome the Eternal City.
- Taught small groups of students focused on specific parts of the coursework.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 08.2017 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Classical Studies
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 08.2017 - 04.2021
Skills
Advanced problem solving
Attention to detail
Excellent organization
First Aid/CPR
Flexible & Adaptable
Interpersonal and written communication
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Interests
Classical Literature
Botany
Foreign Languages
Accomplishments
- Awarded Michael Hauptman Award - Gold Medal in Department of Classics for Excellence in the Liberal Arts: Spring 2021
- Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society Selection: Spring 2021
- Received Cantonis Award for Excellence in Greek Studies: Spring 2021
- Received Michopoulos Award for Excellence in Greek Studies: Spring 2020
- President's Honor Roll: Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, & Fall 2020
- Florida Bright Futures - Academic Scholar: Fall 2017 - Spring 2021
Timeline
Herbarium Project Manager
Florida Museum Of Natural History
06.2021 - Current
Museum Educator
Cade Museum For Creativity And Invention
01.2021 - Current
Herbarium Technician
Florida Museum Of Natural History
01.2021 - 06.2021
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
University Of Florida
08.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
University of Florida
08.2017 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Classical Studies
University of Florida
08.2017 - 04.2021