Steve Schroth

Experience

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  Self -Employed Cello Teacher

  Apr 2006 - Jun 2010

  Cello Tutor

  Conduct individual cello performance lessons for elementary age cellists.

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  National Archives

  Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

  Archives Aid

  Organized, filed, and handled confidential government documents including court cases, tax returns, maps, and blueprints. Responsible for security of government buildings.

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  National Park Service

  Jun 2010 - Dec 2014

  Park Ranger

  Park Ranger responsible for developing educational materials, giving public tours, and protecting historic collection and property at an historic site, with keys and codes to buildings. Responsibilities included:Extensively researching and developing presentations with written, visual, and oral interpretation on the Revolutionary War, 19th century literature, and intellectual history. Developing and conducting history education programs of using primary and secondary sources including historic homes and objects therein as tangible resources to form strong connections with visitors.Providing first contact with visitors, giving instruction, issuing admission, selling merchandise, and responding to visitor inquiries both by phone and in person.Extensively researching the Norse influence on 19th century American literature and its impact on local culture and national identityConducting special education programs for school groups aged 7 to 18.Authoring a park brochure and other text and written interpretation.Documenting an historic collection as well as the status of exhibits, and assembling written resources for the use of staff and visiting historians.Developing online interpretive materials on historic Cambridge. Show less

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  St. Olaf College

  Jan 2012 - May 2012

  Take notes, collect, and record course materials for students with disabilities Worked with a variety of databases in multiple languages to identify sources, edit and format footnotes.

  • Education Assistant

    Feb 2012 - May 2012

  • Research Assistant

    Jan 2012 - Jan 2012
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  Boston Children's Museum

  Nov 2012 - May 2013

  Visitor Experience Associate

  Floor staff of a children's museum responsible for education programs and activities, addressing visitor inquiries, the safety of visitors, addressing lost persons situations and minor medical issues, preservation of resources, developing projects and programs.

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  PAUL REVERE MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION

  Nov 2012 - May 2013

  Tour Guide/ Floor Staff

  Provide historical interpretation to a diverse public, perform opening/closing duties of museum exhibits, and researching 18th century American history using primary and secondary sources

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  Boston Children's Museum

  Jul 2014 - Jul 2021

  Culture and Performing Arts Educator

  Responsible for the management and implementation of culture and performing arts education programs at Boston Children's Museum. Responsibilities include:- Recruiting and collaborating with community and arts organizations on education programs in the museum. This includes planning and implementing new initiatives, education programs, special events, performances, and interpretive projects.- Developing and leading curriculum-based culture, music, and theater education programs.- Cultivating long-term relationships with over 100 performing arts and education non-profits including the National Park Service, Silkroad, Edward M. Kennedy Institute, Urbanity Dance, Jose Mateo Ballet Theater, Boston Symphony Orchestra, the A.R.T., and others. - Training staff on best practices regarding culture and performing arts programming.- Managing the museum theater and performance programs therein. Show less

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  The Trustees of Reservations

  Jul 2021 - now

  Education Manager - Fruitlands Museum and the Old Manse

  Responsible for operations as well as interpretation and public programming for two historic sites. Responsibilities include: - Developing and implementing education programs, events, and interpretive talks- Hiring, training, and supervising a team of 15 staff across two sites on education, visitor service, and interpretive best practices.- Managing program budgets and developing annual plans for two historic sites- Conducting outreach and maintaining relationships with local schools, governments, and organizations- Marketing public programs- Conducting evaluation of programs to determine their effectiveness. Show less