Rebecca Schall
After completing my studies in Paris in June 2007, I returned to the San Francisco Bay Area to pursue a career in history education, historical research and writing, and/or historical museum management. Below is my resume; please contact me if you have an employment opportunity that may be a match with my background, skills, and interests.
Email: rebecca@rebeccaschall.com Website: www.rebeccaschall.com
Post-Masters study and research, August 2006- July 2007
M.A History, May 2006
· GPA: 3.9
· GPA: 3.5 overall, 3.7 in History
· Graduated Cum Laude, with Honors and Distinction in History
WORK EXPERIENCE
· Teach and develop history curriculum for 7th and 8th grade American history, ancient and modern world history, humanities, and ESL
· Serve as guidance counselor to aid the 8th graders in the process of applying to high school
Author, 2006-present
· Authored three historical non-fiction books on San Francisco, Paris, and the Presidio, which combine archival black and white photography with historical text
English teacher, September 2006- January 2007
· Taught English as a Second Language to French students at a computer technology school
Koret Intern, August 2005 — present
· Drove curriculum development for social action and educational events targeted to local students
Teacher’s Assistant, August 2005 — May 2006
· Graded exams and essays for undergraduate U.S. and Western Civilization history courses, gave lectures, and offered student advising
Editor, Ex Post Facto, September — December 2004
· Screened and edited submissions to student-run history journal
Intern, January – May 2005
· Developed exhibits and resources for a new museum of California Mission and Indian history
Kohn Intern, June – August 2002
· Created educational curriculum related to LGBT issues for high school and college students
· Offered assistance and located housing for clients with disabilities and chronic illnesses
· Provided support at safe home for women and children victimized by domestic violence
LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES
Member of the Planning Committee, Fall 2008- present
· Organize and implement monthly history events for the general public
Vice President and additional positions, August 2004 — present
· Organize social, academic, and professional events to help students prepare for careers in history
Event and Fundraising Chair, August 2002 – May 2003
· Managed fundraising and planned campus events for students and faculty interested in history
SKILLS
· Teaching, curriculum development, and classroom management
· Writing, research, and publishing historical non-fiction
· Skilled in Microsoft Office Applications
· Conversational in French
· Event planning and fundraising