Brandon Sanchez
New Orleans
Summary
Dynamic Assistant Archivist with a proven track record at Preservation Hall, enhancing digital archiving and records management. Excelled in mentoring and teaching roles at Tulane University, demonstrating exceptional student support and historical research skills. Achieved significant advancements in archival processing and educational outcomes, showcasing a blend of technical expertise and interpersonal abilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Archivist
Preservation Hall
08.2023 - Current
- Worked on building Preservation Hall's first ever archive
- Digitized fragile documents using high-resolution scanners, making them accessible for online use without risking damage.
- Preserved delicate materials with specialized storage techniques to ensure long-term stability.
Teaching Assistant
Tulane University
08.2020 - Current
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
- Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
Writing Tutor
California State University, Los Angeles
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Enabled non-native English speakers to overcome linguistic barriers by offering tailored instruction on grammar principles and vocabulary acquisition.
- Provided individual tutoring sessions for students struggling in composition writing.
Education
Ph.D. - History
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA05-2025
Master of Arts - Latin American Studies
California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA05-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Chicano/a Studies
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA06-2018
Skills
- Collection development
- Records management
- Cataloguing expertise
- Historical research
- Archival processing
- Digital archiving
- Student mentoring
Accomplishments
- 2024 CDIP Dissertation Fellowship
- 2023 Tulane University Tinker Foundation Summer Fellowship
- 2019 David Miller Latino Studies Scholarship
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Professional Working
Timeline
Assistant Archivist
Preservation Hall
08.2023 - Current
Teaching Assistant
Tulane University
08.2020 - Current
Writing Tutor
California State University, Los Angeles
08.2018 - 05.2020
Ph.D. - History
Tulane University
Master of Arts - Latin American Studies
California State University, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts - Chicano/a Studies
University of California, Santa Barbara
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