Rebecca Curtis
Simsbury
Summary
Five years of hands-on experience in working closely with people of varying ages in public spaces, focused heavily on collaboration, communication, and problem-solving. Skilled in resolving conflicts, building strong relationships, and fostering a positive and inclusive environment. Able to adapt to situations quickly, while maintaining professionalism.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Museum Educator
Hillstead Museum
Farmington
05.2026 - Current
- Facilitated interactive tours to deepen visitor engagement with art and history.
- Conducted workshops for students, promoting creativity and critical thinking through hands-on activities.
Archivist Internship
University of Connecticut
Storrs
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Organized and maintained archival collections for easy retrieval.
- Digitized and organized physical copies of works in order to preserve them.
- Catalogued materials according to established guidelines for classification and description.
- Collaborated with other staff members on initiatives related to preservation.
- Kept a detailed record of the work that had to be done, and kept an organized schedule.
Assistant Teacher
Horizons at Westminster
Simsbury
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Focused on behavioral management for the sixth grade class, helping them transition from their enrichment periods, and fostering a positive, educational environment.
- Assisted with math instruction for sixth, seventh, and eighth grades.
Art Teacher
Horizons at Westminster
Simsbury
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Led classes, aged kindergarten through eighth grade, with guided projects centering a fun, educational environment.
- Learned how to manage multiple age groups at a time, and how to adapt to each child's needs while enhancing their artistic skills.
Camp Councelor
Horizons at Westminster
Simsbury
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Provided direction and assistance to middle school students throughout a range of subjects and experiences.
- Built upon the work I had done with the program previously as a volunteer, becoming more involved with the students in my class, and others.
Tour Guide
Westminster School
Simsbury
06.2021 - 08.2024
- Developed comprehensive knowledge of school history.
- Demonstrated ability to provide informative and entertaining tour experiences for groups of all sizes.
- Answered questions from prospective students and provided directions.
Education
BACHELOR IN FINE ARTS - PAINTING AND DRAWING
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05-2028
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Westminster School
Simsbury, CT05-2024
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Presentation
- Classroom Management
- Problem Resolution
- Relationship Building
- Time Management
- Organization
- Communication
- Leadership
- Archival record prep
- Photo imaging
- Art education
- Archival management
Awards
- Francis Laurel Hopkins Award for outstanding contributions to the Dramat Association, Spring 2023
- Joan Howard Award for dedication towards the admissions program and tour guiding, Spring 2023
- Gretchen Hupfel '82 Art Prize to endow a piece of art to the school, Spring 2024
- First Place in the Teen Category for the National Arts Exhibit in Hartford, CT, Spring 2024
Timeline
Museum Educator
Hillstead Museum
05.2026 - Current
Archivist Internship
University of Connecticut
09.2025 - 12.2025
Assistant Teacher
Horizons at Westminster
06.2025 - 08.2025
Art Teacher
Horizons at Westminster
06.2025 - 08.2025
Camp Councelor
Horizons at Westminster
06.2023 - 08.2024
Tour Guide
Westminster School
06.2021 - 08.2024
BACHELOR IN FINE ARTS - PAINTING AND DRAWING
University of Connecticut
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Westminster School