Anthropologist and museum professional, working with interdisciplinary research across journals, archives, interview, ethnography, and social media. Motivated worker with experience leading small teams. Skilled youth group counsellor with experience teaching and entertaining children. Dedicated to fairness and equitable communication. Empathetic approach in conducting research interviews and oral histories. Part-time game designer with a focus on interpersonal dynamics and safety mechanics. Sourdough baker. Crafter of all things fiber and some things not.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
HISTORICAL INTERPRETER
Toronto History Museums
June 2023 - present
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Diversify narratives of Fort York National Historic Site
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Interpret primary sources such as historical cookbooks
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Engage community members in local history
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR
Markham Museum
May 2023 - present
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Work with children of all ages
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Deliver educational and engaging tours and programs
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Asses program strengths and weaknesses to improve upon
EMERGING HISTORIAN
Heritage Toronto
December 2022 - present
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Research and develop a walking tour of local Jewish history
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Create digital story of "Queer West"
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Manage time and resources as contract worker
ASSISTANT CURATOR
Ontario Jewish Archives
May 2022 - August 2022
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Research and curate an exhibit on the history of Jewish Immigrant Aid Services
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Preserve delicate collections through correct handling
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Create weekly social media updates
WRITER
Musings MMSt Blog
September 2021 - May 2023
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Write monthly articles on current museum news
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Manage time to meet blog deadlines alongside schoolwork
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View my work here
EDUCATION
MASTER OF MUSUEM STUDIES
University of Toronto
September 2021 - May 2023
Studying curation, collections management, and museum writing. Focus on community engagement and accessibility.
Masters Recruitment and Admissions Committee Representative, MUSSA (Master of Museum Studies Student Association).
BACHELOR OF ARTS: ANTHROPOLOGY Toronto Metropolitan University
September 2016 - June 2020
Studied a broad range of topics including anthropology, philosophy, history, museum studies, politics, and religion within the Arts & Contemporary Studies Program.
Thesis: Practice and Discourse: An examination of Jewish niddah laws
GPA: 4.1