Katelyn A.

Dickerson
11809 Starlet Ave, Schoolcraft, MI 49087

269-910-1738
kateadickerson@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVES
Seeking a museum position starting in May of 2016 to expand my knowledge and skill set, while actively
researching issues in museums and serving the field
EDUCATION
Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL
MA in History with Historical Administration Option, degree in progress
Hope College Holland, MI
Bachelor of Arts, Major in History, Minor in Political Science
Honors:
Deans List, Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society, President of the Phi
Alpha Theta History Honor Society, Phi Beta Kappa Liberal Arts Honor
Society, Phi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honors Society
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Graduate Assistant, Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL
Work with professors to edit and write publications for the
AASLH, as well as collect publication rights for an upcoming
publication.
Teaching Assistant, Hope College Holland, MI
Facilitated discussions between students, led help sessions,
graded assignments, papers, and quizzes
Department Manager, VanWylen Library Holland, MI
Catalogued information, processed books, and trained new
employees on principles and techniques used at the library
Education Intern, Holland Museum Holland, MI
Developed adult education events, designed and implemented
a mobile website that acts as a companion to exhibits and
historical houses associated with the museum
Research Assistant, Hope College Holland, MI
Researched alongside faculty to study the historical context in
which Christian missionaries worked in China during the early
twentieth century
Volunteer, Schoolcraft Underground Railroad House Schoolcraft, MI
Designed a website for the historical site to increase the
knowledge of the public and provide a resource for the
community
Research Assistant, Hope College Holland, MI
Created and designed Earth Science curriculum for local
teachers based on personal research of local sand dune
formations

Spring 2017
May 2015

Fall 2015 - Current

Fall 2014 Spring 2015

Spring 2012 - Spring 2015

Fall 2014

Summer 2014

Fall 2011 Spring 2014

Summer 2013

COLLEGE INVOLVEMENT
Spring 2012 Spring 2015
Pan-Hellenic Council Recruitment Chair, Hope College Holland, MI
Acted as a governing body for sorority life at the college
Designed and implemented new policies for Greek
organizations
Fall 2013 Spring 2014
Resident Assistant, Hope College Holland, MI
Provided leadership and a sense of community for residents by organizing
educational group events and enforcing policies for students