Simone

I am a recent Boston University cum laude history graduate, specializing in comparative North American history. My skills are research, leadership, presenting, media, and writing. I am enthusiastic and love learning, writing, reading, and collaborating with others. This fall, I will be getting my master`s in oral history at Columbia University, where I plan to continue my historical scholarship, focusing on person-first narratives. I have teaching, tutoring, and nonprofit experience focused on serving queer and BIPOC students during my time at 826 Boston, youth tutoring and publishing, and BAGLY Inc., a center for LGBTQ youth. I am very comfortable providing academic and social support to elementary, high school, and college students experiencing homelessness, financial insecurity, and similar issues, in both a professional and personal capacity.

Willing to travel: 12 miles

Experience: AIMS Black and Indigenous Maritime Studies Internship at the Mystic
Seaport Museum, Mystic, CT—Research and museum studies intern
June 2025- Aug 2025
In this position, I closely studied Black and Indigenous New England History,
conducted a summer-long research project, and worked in various galleries and
exhibits within the museum. In this role, I took two museum studies seminars a week
on curation, museum practice, and ethics. I was responsible for numerous historical
and artistic interpretations, as well as visitor-facing tasks.
Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program, Boston— Undergraduate
Research Assistant
Sep 2024–Dec 2024
I worked with Dr. John Mackey at Boston University to help him write a new
book. I researched neo-liberal politics and ideology within the UK and the US
beginning in the 1980s with the rise of Thatcher and Reagan. The book
examines parallel political developments across Britain and the United States.
Boston Alliance for Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender Youth, Boston—
Community Health Advocate
Aug 2023 - Aug 2025
I create monthly workshops around sexual education, public health, and harm
reduction. In addition to providing queer youth with gender-affirming wear and
drug-testing strips, I serve as a general mentor to queer and trans youth who
come into the youth center.
Flicker’s Rhode Island International Film Festival, Providence— Festival
Intern
Jun 2024 - Aug 2024
I was responsible for screening and reviewing films currently under
consideration for this year`s festival and assisting with event logistics as the
festival approached. During the festival week, I assisted with Q&A Sessions,
organized the various events, and handled registration.
Boston 826, Boston— Tutoring and Alumni Engagement Intern
May 2024 - Aug 2024
My primary responsibilities are working with board members on alum
programming and reconnection, and tutoring K-12 students in writing, basic
math, and science. In alum engagement, I assisted in designing new programs
and developing outreach protocols. My tutoring responsibilities ranged from
editing college essays to helping students get their work published.