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Marie-Isabelle Reed

Hendersonville,NC

Summary

Driven graduate with comprehensive foundation in historical research and critical analysis, seeking to apply enthusiasm for social justice and human rights towards advanced degree in Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Gratz College, fostering understanding and prevention of mass atrocities.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Jewish Studies

Gratz University
Melrose Park, PA
07.2025

Old Yiddish Certificate -

Oxford School of Rare Jewish Languages
Oxford, England
05-2023

The YIVO-Bard Uriel Weinreich Summer Program - Yiddish Language, Literature, and Culture

Yivo Institute For Jewish Research / Bard College
08-2022

Judeo-French Certificate -

Oxford School of Rare Languages
01.2022

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Early Childhood Education

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, NC
05.2017

Skills

  • Research software/databases: Zotero, Mendeley (citation management), archival databases (eg, USHMM, Yad Vashem digital archives), ProQuest, JSTOR, and Universal Yiddish Library
  • Data management: Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets (for organizing research data, survivor testimonies, and historical records)
  • Presentation software: Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides, Prezi, Canva (for academic presentations, lectures, and public outreach)
  • Digital humanities tools: GIS (Geographic Information Systems) for mapping historical events and migrations, basic data visualization tools (eg, Tableau Public, Flourish Studio) for presenting complex information
  • Word processing and collaboration: Microsoft Word, Google Docs (advanced features for academic writing, collaborative projects)
  • Transcription and archival tools: transcription (for converting audio and written materials into text), Transkribus (for AI-powered historical document recognition and transcription)
  • Critical thinking and analysis: ability to evaluate complex historical narratives, identify biases, and synthesize information from diverse sources
  • Intercultural communication: skill in interacting respectfully and effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, crucial for sensitive topics like genocide studies
  • Empathy and sensitivity: capacity to approach difficult and traumatic subject matter with compassion and respect for victims and survivors
  • Ethical reasoning: a strong understanding of ethical considerations in research, particularly when dealing with human subjects or sensitive historical data
  • Public speaking and presentation: experience in conveying complex information clearly and engagingly to various audiences
  • Teamwork and collaboration: ability to work effectively in group settings, contributing to shared goals, and fostering a cooperative environment
  • Adaptability and resilience: capacity to navigate challenging academic and emotional content, and to adjust to new information or research directions
  • Time management and organization: proficiency in managing multiple projects, deadlines, and research tasks efficiently
  • Problem-solving: aptitude for identifying challenges and developing effective solutions in research and academic pursuits

Languages

French: Fluent, German: Fluent, Yiddish: Fluent, Hebrew: Intermediate, Contracted Braille: Intermediate, Ladino: Beginner

Projects

Biography Translation Project: Otto Weidt, Independent Project, 2025 – Present, Responsibilities & Contributions: Translating Otto Weidt's biography from original German into English, undertaken following coursework on the psychology and sociology of altruism. This ongoing project highlights the actions of individuals recognized as "Righteous Among the Nations" by Yad Vashem, contributing to the accessibility of crucial historical narratives.

Awards

Student of the Year, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, 2014

Leadership Roles

  • Guest Speaker on Jewish Themes

Unitarian Universalist (UU) Church 2022 – Present 

Description: Regularly invited to deliver presentations on various Jewish themes,       fostering interfaith understanding and dialogue.    

  • Yiddish Language Instructor

Agudas Israel Synagogue / Independent 2023 – Present

Description: Teacher of Yiddish language, integrating cultural and historical contexts to facilitate healing from intergenerational Jewish trauma.

  • Braille Book Creator

Independent Project 2009 – 2011

Description: Designed and applied braille overlays to children's books, enhancing accessibility and promoting literacy for blind and visually impaired children.

  • Annual Mitzvah Day Captain Boys and Girls Club 2022 – Present

Description: Organized and led community service initiatives, coordinating volunteers and resources to support the Boys and Girls Club's mission.

  • Speaker Guide Dogs for the Blind 2021 – Present

Description: Delivered presentations to various audiences, advocating for the organization's mission and promoting understanding of guide dog partnerships and visual impairment.

  • Echolocation Skills Specialist Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, San Francisco, CA 2019

Description: Completed intensive training in echolocation for enhanced spatial awareness and independent navigation, and subsequently developed and delivered instruction to others.

 

 

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Jewish Studies

Gratz University

Old Yiddish Certificate -

Oxford School of Rare Jewish Languages

The YIVO-Bard Uriel Weinreich Summer Program - Yiddish Language, Literature, and Culture

Yivo Institute For Jewish Research / Bard College

Judeo-French Certificate -

Oxford School of Rare Languages

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Early Childhood Education

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

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