Laura Sharp, Ph.D.

Experience

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  University of Kentucky

  Aug 2011 - May 2013

  Teaching Assistant

  (1) Designed and delivered interactive lesson plans for undergraduate students in introductory geography classes; (2) Translated complex topics to new learners; (3) Assessed students’ ability to critically engage with course content; (4) Managed classroom of students with diverse personalities, backgrounds, and abilities

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  University of Arizona

  Aug 2013 - May 2019

  Instructor, Teaching Assistant, Course Developer

  Lab Assistant, Fundamentals of GIS(1) Assisted students using ArcGIS Pro to conduct vector data editing and capture, projective transformations, image georeferencing, topology error correction, suitability analysis using model builder, and raster calculations; (2) Assessed student work and provided feedback in a constructive mannerInstructor, Places in the Media(1) Was solely responsible for the creation and delivery of lectures two days per week to 50 undergraduate students on geographic concepts and media analysis techniques; (2) Translated complex topics to new learners; (3) Assessed students’ ability to critically engage with course content; (4) Managed classroom of students with diverse personalities, backgrounds, and abilitiesCourse Developer, Map Science, Principles of Cartography(1) Developed instructional content on map types, map interpretation, geodesy, projections, and reference systems for GIST 214: Map Science; (2) Developed instructional content on layout, typography, color, symbolism, and classification methods for GIST 314: Principles of Cartography; (3) Designed multi-media content for online teaching environmentTeaching Assistant, Introduction to the Cultural Landscape(1) Designed and delivered interactive lesson plans for undergraduate students in introductory geography classes; (2) Translated complex topics to new learners; (3) Assessed students’ ability to critically engage with course content; (4) Managed classroom of students with diverse personalities, backgrounds, and abilities Show less

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  Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

  Jun 2016 - Jul 2016

  Instructor, Digital Geographies Practicum

  (1) Organized daily seminar on digital geographies, critical cartography, and web mapping; (2) Designed and steered collaborative field research mapping project; (3) Trained students to collect GPS, interview, and audio-visual data; (4) Trained students to process and visualize data in ArcMap, MyMaps, and Google Earth

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  U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

  Jul 2016 - Apr 2017

  Geographic Information Systems Technician

  (1) Used ArcMap to digitize and buffer land disturbances; (2) Worked remotely, utilizing teleconferencing software to keep team apprised of progress

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  City of Tucson

  Apr 2018 - now

  (1) Work with City of Tucson departments such as the City Manager's Office, Housing, and Planning and Development to design printed maps, web mapping applications, and data visualizations to meet business needs; (2) Utilize ArcGIS Pro and Adobe Creative Cloud to create compelling maps and graphics for print and web; (3) Assist GIS users across the City in spatial analysis, map design, web application builds, and dissemination of map and data materials; (4) Maintain City’s spatial databases and assist departments in data creation, maintenance, and storage; (5) Leverage ArcGIS Server to create feature, mapping, and geo-processing services used in web applications; (6) Manage ArcGIS environments and licenses for 300+ users across the City, including access to ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Enterprise/Portal; (7) Build and maintain Geocortex web mapping applications; (8) Design and deliver training for the public and City employees in mapping applications maintained by the City Show less

  • Equity Data Manager

    Sept 2022 - now

  • Lead Planner

    Jul 2021 - Sept 2022

  • GIS Data Analyst

    Jan 2019 - Jun 2021

  • Technological Intern

    Apr 2018 - Dec 2018