Ariel Schurg
California,PA
Summary
Dynamic, passionate student majoring in History with hands-on experience in libraries and archives as well as education. Knowledgeable on basic archival work such as organizing, scanning, OCR technology, and ArchivesSpace. Skilled in research, individual and collaborative work, organization, and known for adaptability, creativity, and a tenacity in achieving results.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Pennsylvania Western University California
01.2025 - Current
- Give lectures to approximately 20 students under guidance of professor
- Assist in developing course materials, ensuring content is educational and engaging for students
- Copy, print, organize, and distribute classroom assignments and/or other paperwork
- Assist in leading classroom discussions, particularly when students struggle to understand or engage with concepts in the material
- Serve as a liaison between professor and students, addressing concerns and facilitating resolution of issues promptly
Library and Archives Social Media Intern
PennWest California Archives & Collections
01.2025 - Current
- Promote the library, the archives, and all of their resources to the campus community
- Develop and execute social media campaigns that boost student engagement
- Create and host events that encourage students to utilize the library and its resources
- Support and promote student-led organizations by collaborating with them to create and host events
- Create engaging library displays with a focused theme
- Utilize and promote archival materials to increase student engagement
- Research Project: "Happy Birthday, Blaze!," researched and utilized archival materials to educate the PennWest California community on the history of its beloved mascot "Blaze" the Vulcan
Community Relations
Rainbow Alliance
08.2023 - Current
- Collect research on LGBTQ+ topics to create resources
- Promote and distributed resources
- Create and plan engaging community events for anywhere from 20-200 people with an emphasis on fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ people
Library and Archives Work Study
Louis L. Manderino Library
08.2022 - Current
- Assist library patrons in locating rooms and resources
- Find archival materials for personal or academic use
- Scan and upload archival materials
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA05-2025
Skills
- Complex problem-solving
- Creating visual displays
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Independent research
Certification
Student Leadership in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Pennsylvania Western University California
01.2025 - Current
Library and Archives Social Media Intern
PennWest California Archives & Collections
01.2025 - Current
Community Relations
Rainbow Alliance
08.2023 - Current
Library and Archives Work Study
Louis L. Manderino Library
08.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - History
Pennsylvania Western University
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