Laura Winnie Education Professional

Museum of Science and Industry,
Tampa, FL
Outreach Instructor

May 2015–Present

• Lead and develop outreach, overnight, and scout programs on STEAM curriculum
• Primary contact for guests booking programs
• Develop and organize evaluation materials for grantfunded programs
• Organize and maintain all program paperwork, curriculum, and supplies

Busch Gardens,
Tampa, FL
Zoo Education Aide

July 2014–Present

• Lead guests on tours throughout the zoo, providing interpretation on animal behaviors, biology, and training, as well as conservation guidance
• Assist in training and developing training materials

Tampa Bay History Center,
Tampa, FL
Camp Instructor

May–August 2014

• Developed and led American Girl Doll and Archaeology Mysteries camps, providing lessons, crafts, and activities for 24 elementary-aged students
• Supervised teen counselors

Polk County History Center,
Bartow, FL
Curator of Education and Programs

June–October 2013

• Developed, planned, and led the Center’s most successful family programs, bringing hundreds of new visitors to the museum
• Provided information and assistance to Center guests as a primary contact for the public
• Partnered with local groups to provide programming and support for new initiatives
• Trained and supervised interns and volunteers

Burlington County Historical Society
Burlington, NJ
Program Specialist

July 2010–June 2013

• Developed school programs created to provide engaging experiences while meeting academic standards
• Scheduled and implemented programs for adults, families, school groups, and scout troops
• Exhibit research, development, construction and creation of interactive components for families and children
• Training and supervision of interns and volunteers
• Worked closely with Board of Trustees and advisory committees to implement new ideas and initiatives
• Assist Executive Director with various responsibilities including grant writing, collections management, building and grounds work, and public relations
• Creation of marketing materials
• Social media coordinator

Fenimore Art Museum
Cooperstown, NY
Education Consultant

February 2011–May 2012

• Designed books on collection pieces for sale in the gift shop
• Created family activity bags for temporary and permanent exhibits

The Farmers’ Museum and Fenimore Art Museum
Cooperstown, NY
Education Associate

June 2009–December 2009, March—July 2010

• Created Art Carts featuring hands on activities for children and families for exhibits including the Thaw Collection of Native American Art
• Created school programs for NY History Day
• Developed and implemented programs and tours of exhibits
• Created and implemented summer art program for children
• Supervised volunteers, museum educators, and graduate students
• Organized public program events including recruiting vendors, arranging setup and cleanup, booking speakers and managing finances

Milwaukee Public Museum
Milwaukee, WI
Education Intern

June 2008–August 2008

Revised education programs and applied academic standards

Created activity book and marketing materials for public overnights

Assisted Head Educator as needed, including special events, summer camps, and professional development workshops

Cooperstown Graduate Program
Cooperstown, NY
State University of New York at Oneonta/New York State Historical Association

M.A. History Museum Studies

Graduation: May 2009

• Student/Faculty Research Grant
• Thesis: More Than Just Home Base: Community Relations Between the Racine Belles and Residents of Racine, WI

University of Missouri-St. Louis
St. Louis, MO

B.A. History • Minors: Archaeology, American Studies • GPA 3.934/4.00

Graduation: May 2007

• Pierre Laclede Honors College
• George Rawick Award in History for Undergraduate Work

“More Than Just Home Base: Community Relations Between the Racine Belles and Residents of Racine, WI,” NINE: A Journal of Baseball History and Culture, In Press.

Review of “We Were the All-American Girls,” by Jim Sargent. NINE: A Journal of Baseball History and Culture 22, no. 2.

Review of “Intimate Apparel,” by Jill Fields. Material Culture 42, no. 1 (Spring 2010): 91.