Efrain Arroyo, MA, RPA

Experience

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  Binghamton University

  Aug 2021 - May 2023

  Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Instructed and managed multiple class sections comprising of 50+ students.• Balanced conducting research while completing courses and teaching.• Assisted research and administrative operations for anthropology department faculty.• Developed, designed, and executed curriculum for class sections, ensuring an engaging and impactful learning experience for students.• Evaluated and graded assignments and exams, providing constructive and detailed feedback to improve student learning.• Organized and supervised laboratory sessions with a focus on fostering a collaborative and learning environment for students.• Facilitated classroom discussions during class sections, encouraging a space for student participation and constructive conversations that contributes to the learning process.• Provided assistance to students and offered guidance on subject matter, assignment help, writing, study strategies, and exam preparation during office hours and by appointment.• Collaborated with lead instructor on course planning, curriculum coordination, teaching strategies, assessment design, and tracked student progress, ensuring a cohesive and consistent course structure. Courses:• Anthropology 125: Buried Cities and Lost Tribes Show less

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  HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc.

  Aug 2023 - Mar 2024

  Staff Archaeologist

  • Performed Phase 1, 2, and 3 archaeological work, including shovel test pits (STPs) and 1-meter units for test and data recovery excavation. Operated in compliance with Sections 106 and 110 of the NHPA, NEPA, and CEQA. Project work areas in San Diego, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties.• Conducted archaeological monitoring in collaboration with Native American Monitors, ensuring the identification and protection of cultural resources during ground disturbance activities. Composed monitoring reports and compiled photos for reports. Projects:• March 2024: Monitoring, Menifee, CA.• March 2024: Monitoring, Oceanside, CA.• January–February 2024: Monitoring, Valley Center, CA.• October 2023: Monitoring, Fallbrook, CA.• August–September 2023: Testing and data recovery, Calimesa, CA. Other Projects:• March 2024: Monitoring, Perris, CA.• March 2024: Monitoring, Perris, CA.• March 2024: Monitoring, Fontana, CA.• March 2024: Monitoring, Oceanside, CA. Show less

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  Rincon Consultants, Inc.

  Sept 2023 - Mar 2024

  Archaeological Field Technician

  • Performed Phase 1 and 2 archaeological work, including site visit, reconnaissance survey, intensive pedestrian survey, and isolate and site recordation. Operated in compliance with Sections 106 and 110 of the NHPA, NEPA, and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Project work areas in San Diego, Riverside, and Tulare counties.• Conducted archaeological monitoring, including night work, in collaboration with Native American Monitors, ensuring the identification and protection of cultural resources during ground disturbance activities. Composed monitoring reports and compiled photos for reports.• Experience driving four-wheel drive vehicles during fieldwork operations. Projects:• January–February 2024: Monitoring, Cabazon, CA.• January 2024: Monitoring, Menifee, CA.• November 2023: Monitoring, Escondido, CA.• November 2023: Site visit, Riverside, CA.• September–November 2023: Survey and recordation, Sequoia National Forest, CA. Show less

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  DAWSON

  Apr 2024 - now

  Cultural Resources Specialist

  • Contribute to cultural resource programmatic documents, policies, and recommendations.• Review draft responses to internal and external inquires.• Provide updates to leadership and stakeholders by participating in meetings and coordinate, develop, and review associated meeting materials.• Contribute to the maintenance and implementation of cultural resources projects and documents.• Collaborate to review and implement cultural resources requirements with federal, state, and local agencies.• Review, monitor, and provide status updates on interagency cultural resources program actions and issues and concerns related to cultural resources compliance to internal stakeholders.• Successfully manage small projects or support large projects in the conservation and planning field and adhere to DAWSON's quality standards on project deliverables.• Support preparation for and participation in client meetings, public information meetings, and hearings.• Assist public and private clients with permit coordination, acquisition, and compliance.• Communicate with variety of stakeholders, subcontractors, regulatory agents, tenants, and clients.• Support preparation of proposals in accordance with the proposal schedule and budget. Projects:• June 2024: Project support, Cameron and Hidalgo counties, TX.• May 2024: Project support, Luna County, NM.• May 2024: Monitoring, Fort Yuma-Quechan Reservation, CA.• May 2024: Site visit, Jacumba Hot Springs, CA.• April–May 2024: Project support, Barstow, CA.• April 2024: Project support, Cameron and Hidalgo counties, TX.• April 2024: Project support, Burbank, CA.• April–May 2024: Project support, Hidalgo and Luna counties, NM. Show less