Sydney James
Wilmington
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Researcher and Teaching Associate
Arizona State University, Tempe Campus
Tempe, Arizona
08.2020 - Current
- Led grant writing efforts, securing funding for key research initiatives.
- Developed community outreach initiatives, enhancing public engagement in archaeology projects.
- Analyzed qualitative and quantitative data using statistical software to derive meaningful insights.
Teaching Associate
Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC
08.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Mentored undergraduate students in research techniques and academic writing skills.
- Developed instructional materials and resources to support diverse learning needs and objectives.
GIS Technician/Tribal Coordination Specialist
Terracon Consultants Inc.
Phoenix, AZ
05.2024 - 12.2025
- Developed and trained staff on best practices for collaborating with Native American communities on archaeological projects.
- Wrote reports and created maps to document and provide strategic recommendations for managing at-risk cultural and natural resources.
- Developed and maintained GIS databases to enhance spatial analysis and mapping for archaeological projects.
Education
Master of Arts - Anthropology
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05-2022
Ph.D. - Anthropology
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12-2027
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology And Geography
Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC05-2019
Skills
- Research methodology
- Proposal writing
- Stakeholder engagement
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Effective communication
- Multitasking
- Ethical leadership
- Community outreach
Timeline
GIS Technician/Tribal Coordination Specialist
Terracon Consultants Inc.
05.2024 - 12.2025
Teaching Associate
Coastal Carolina University
08.2023 - Current
Graduate Researcher and Teaching Associate
Arizona State University, Tempe Campus
08.2020 - Current
Ph.D. - Anthropology
Arizona State University
Master of Arts - Anthropology
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology And Geography
Coastal Carolina University