Ambitious and Dedicated Coming Home From Japan

[jonathanmwhalley]

Headline: Ambitious and Dedicated Coming Home From Japan
Name: Jonathan Whalley
Email Address: jonathanmwhalley@gmail.com
Current Location: Iowa

Preferred Job Category: Education

Personal Statement:
I would like to provide educational, research, or other historical service to the public utilizing technology such as websites or documentary films. I am seeking a position that allows me to interact with the public in meaningful ways to promote a better understanding and appreciation for analytical study of the past. Currently, I am seeking any position anywhere in the US that allows me the ability to maintain positive interaction with colleagues and the public. As someone with a varied background of experience and an appreciation of a broad skill set, I value any opportunity to grow and share my abilities.

Education:
University of Northern Iowa
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.): History Education with Endorsements in Geography and American Government (May 2006)

University of Northern Iowa
Master of Arts (M.A.): History with an emphasis in Public History (July 2009)

Professional Experience:
National Council on Public History International Task Force (2009-2010)
Delegate in Japan; researched the status of Japanese public history
Collaborated in an international group of public historians to prepare a conference presentation
Conducted a bilingual letter campaign to over 40 public history institutions in Japan regarding the potential for an international organization of public historians

Iowa State Historical Museum Curatorial Assistant Internship
Des Moines, Iowa (January-July 2009)
Participated in a Sac and Fox tribe NAGPRA conference
Gained first-hand knowledge of and experience with the state’s Iowa Battle Flag conservation project
Created meaningful and historically accurate presentations for museum visitors about the flag conservation project
Collaborated with museum staff in the development of a battle flag conservation exhibit concept

Historical Society of Marshall County Curatorial Assistant Intern
Marshalltown, Iowa (August-December 2008)
Organized and aided in the accessioning of historical materials using PastPerfect software
Provided research assistance for visitors
Developed and presented to the board of directors a detailed exhibit design plan within a given budget

Rock Creek State Park Interpreter – Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Kellogg, Iowa (May-September 2008)
Planned and presented nature-based programs and activities for visitors to Rock Creek State Park
Communicated and formed relationships with a diverse group of campers through roving interpretation
Volunteered as a counselor and program presenter at the DNR’s Hunting and Conservation Camp
Completed the Certified Interpreter Guide training
Produced a weekly newsletter, The Bait Bucket, to distribute information to park visitors

Substitute Teacher – Marshalltown and West Marshall Community School Districts - Marshalltown and State Center, Iowa (2006-2008)
Established rapport with students, teachers, and administrators in two districts and several schools
Gained experience in a variety of content areas from kindergarten to 12th grade
Implemented procedures that communicated high expectations for student behavior
Adhered to the lesson plans and schedules provided by the teacher
Fulfilled professional obligations as dictated by the school districts
Developed and improved classroom management skills

Student Teaching
Charles City CSD – 8th Grade U.S. History - Charles City, Iowa (Spring 2006)
Cooperating Teacher: Ryan Rahmiller
Designed lesson plans incorporating PowerPoint and web instruction
Created a web page for student use that guided students toward appropriate and scholarly research materials
Used the web page to instruct students on proper internet and print citations
Encouraged student interpretations of history through use of popular culture primary sources
Enhanced presentations with multi-media examples such as music
Coordinated a classroom visit from a community member to discuss cultural diversity

Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock CSD – 10th-11th Grade World/U.S. History and Economics - Rockford, Iowa (Spring 2006)
Cooperating Teacher: Kelly Arickx
Utilized student performance data to guide and adapt instruction in two units of content
Developed relationships with students to encourage intrinsic motivation for high academic achievement
Introduced the use of technology as a teaching strategy
Incorporated primary sources that led students toward synthesis of historical materials
Participated in a geocaching field trip with a special needs class
Attended professional development workshops on bullying and differentiation

Applicable Skills:
Self-motivated and quick to acquire new skills
Works well independently and cooperatively
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Proficient in PastPerfect
Skilled in audio/visual editing programs such as Audacity, Movie Maker, Paint.NET, GIMP, Adobe Lightroom and AfterFX
Designed, developed, and maintain personal and business websites for myself and others utilizing HTML, CSS, and PHP scripting
Experienced in computer hardware and assembly
Proficient typist

Other:
Pride of Iowa Barbershop Chorus (2007-2009)
American Society for Environmental Historians (2008-Present)
National Council on Public History (2008-Present)
National Association of Interpreters (2008-Present)
Pi Alpha Theta History Honors Society (2009-Present)