Katherine E.

Wright
willske@miamioh.edu
(513) 227-9725
506 Millville Ave. Hamilton, OH 45013
EDUCATION____________________________________________________________
MA

American History, Miami University, Oxford, OH,

2015
The Ready Ones: American Children, World War II, and Propaganda,
An exhibit

BA

Education minor in History, Miami University, Oxford, OH,

Whispered Histories: Oral Tradition and the Hopi, a paper

2013

Certification Ohio Teaching Licensure, Adolescent Young Adult Grades 7-12

Integrated Social Studies.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: COLLEGE AND HIGH SCHOOL TEACHING______
Teaching Assistant, History Department, Miami University
2013-2015
Instructor of Record: Dr. Andrew Cayton, Dr. Allan Winkler, Dr. Eric Jensen, and Dr.
Robert Thurston.
Courses: HST 111 Survey of American History
HST 112 Survey of American History
HST 192 History of the World Since 1500
HST 296 World History Since 1945
Lead two discussion sections each semester of approximately fifty total students from
different grades, majors, and cultural backgrounds. Developed thought provoking lectures
that incorporated primary documents and thoughtful discussions. Created assignments,
writing prompts, in-class activities, and exams that challenged students to demonstrate
their knowledge and understanding of the material.
Student Teacher, Lycee Hubert Clemont and Lycee Victor Hugo, Esch, LV, EU 2012
Student Teaching Supervisor: Judith Murray
Course: Classical Politics and the Hunger Games
Grades: 9-12
Designed, developed, and taught a history elective for English Language Learners
focused on Classical Politics and its connections to the Hunger Games series. Introduced
reflective thought and co-operative learning environments in history and language
education.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: PUBLIC HISTORY AND MUSEUMS_______________
Curator Walter Havighurst Special Collections, Miami University
2014-2015
Curated a thesis exhibit with a client, Special Collections. Conducted over 20 oral
interviews with community members. Organized documentation for loans and consent
forms for oral interviews. Collected artifacts from local participants, historical societies,

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and archives. Designed the exhibit space, brochures, and posters. Authored captions,
promoted the exhibit, and presented a public lecture. Edited video clips for the exhibits
and the oral interviews for the digital archives. Created tours for faculty and students
related to curriculum. Exceeded staff expectations.
Graduate Student Aide, McGuffey Museum, Oxford, OH
2014-2015
Conducted tours at an 1885 historic house museum for visitors and large classroom
groups. Transcribed handwritten documents. Designed exhibit brochures and worked
cooperatively with volunteers. Familiarized self with historic furniture collection and
assisted in opening and closing the museum.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: MEDIA PRODUCTION___________________
Videographer, Editor, Jeff Hill Video, Mason, OH
2008-Present
Filmed and produced professional wedding and special event videos with FinalCut Pro.
Worked with brides, grooms, and other clients in order to create a video that exceeded
clients expectations. Developed relationships with other wedding vendors including
DJs, photographers, and wedding venues.
TRAINING AND TECHNICAL SKILLS________________________________________
Social Media
Final Cut Studios
AVID
Adobe Photoshop Elements
Digital Photography
iPad technology
Smartboard
Microsoft Office
Youtube
Vimeo

Television Studio Equipment

WordPress
iMovie
HD Video Cameras
DSLR Cameras
Flip Video
MAC and PC skills
Glogster
Kurzweil

AWARDS AND HONORS_________________________________________________

Presidents List
Fall 2011
Deans List
Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012
President of Model United Nations
Fall 2010-Spring 2011
Award for Best Delegation, Azerbaijan
Spring 2011
Ashbrook Scholars Program
2008-2010
NCAA Division II Athlete, Ashland University, Softball
2009-2011
NCAA Division II Elite Eight Finalist
Spring 2010
NCAA Division II Sweet 16 Finalist
Spring 2010, 2011
OHSAA Division I State Final Four
Spring 2007, 2008