About
Hello, my name is Amanda. I grew up and live in Amarillo,Texas. I received my Master’s in History from Wayland Baptist University in 2021. I have a passion for history and sharing my passion with othe... rs. I know that history can be hard to grasp, so I find a fun way to make history easy.
I have worked as an Education Assistant for the National Atomic Testing Museum in Las Vegas, NV. I have worked as an informal educator for the Girl Scouts. I have created programs focusing on life skills and entrepreneurship. However, I have found ways to infuse a history lesson in nearly all of my programs.
My primary focus is Modern American history, but I love to learn new things and share them. I also enjoy sharing about Social Studies. Overall, I would love to help others learn history in a fun way!read more
Education
Wayland Baptist University
Master, History
2017 - 2021
Eastern New Mexico University
Bachelor of Arts, University Studies: Art and History
2014 - 2016
Eastern New Mexico University
Associate, General Studies
2014 - 2015
Amarillo College
Associate , General Studies
2011 - 2012
Experience
Girl Experience Specialist
Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains
Aug 2022 - present
I created fun and engaging programs for Girl Scouts from Kindergarten to 12th grade. I created progr... ams under the Life Skills and Entrepreneurship theme which included career exploration, creative arts, and leadership. I created programs that were in accordance to the learning progression and badge requirements according to age level. I ran both virtual and in-person events that were set with in the allotted budget.Through my virtual programs, I was able to reach Girl Scouts throughout the United States and the Girl Scouts Overseas program. I assured each girl had a fun and engaging time. To achieve this goal, I partnered with women professionals to share their passion with our Girl Scouts. I also created working documents and activities to help the girls fulfill Girl Scout badge requirements by age level.read more
Education Assistant
National Atomic Testing Museum
Aug 2021 - Aug 2022
I aided in strengthening the education department through assisting the Director of Education in edu... cation projects. I assisted in facilitating group tours, outreach events, and on-site events. I created learning materials which are developed to engage students, but was applied for visitors of all ages. I created games to help visitors better understand radiation. I educated visitors on the history of the Nevada Test Site, including beginning nuclear physics. I communicated complex historical and scientific ideas to a diverse set of visitors. I created social media content for the museum, in historical content relating the museum’s mission and general historical content. I wrote book and product reviews for the monthly newsletter. I assisted in applying activities during events. I assisted researchers in their historical queries. I coordinated with museums and outside organizations regarding events and projects about nuclear testing, radiation, and historical perspectives. I furthered my oral history project by interviewing narrators and further research.read more
Education Intern
National Atomic Testing Museum
Feb 2021 - Jul 2021
My primary function was to assist the director of education in duties assigned. I assisted in online... and in person tours. I also assisted with community outreach events by giving activity demonstrations during an online tour. I assisted in planning activities and execution. I conducted independent research for an oral history project on the experiences from former Nevada Test Site workers. I communicated with potential narrators and planned the oral history project from writing a proposal to conducting oral history interviews. I have also written a book review and artifact article for the museum’s newsletter.read more
Blogging Intern
Janique
Sep 2019 - Jan 2020
My primary objective is to write for the company blog and post on the social media handles. I assist... the owner in customer service and order fulfillment and purchases. I process payments and invoices in an accurate and timely manner. I also assist in fashion photo shoots and other related tasks.read more