The document is a curriculum vitae for Anthony Vincent Panfalone. It summarizes his educational background, including a PhD in Social Anthropology from the University of Oxford, an MA from San Diego State University, and BAs from SUNY Buffalo and Erie Community College. It also outlines his experience as a tutor, teaching assistant, and researcher, including conducting fieldwork in Mexico and the United States on the cult of La Santa Muerte. He has received several awards for his research and presentations. References are provided.

1. Curriculum Vitae Anthony Vincent Panfalone
CURRICULUM VITAE
Anthony Vincent Panfalone, PhD BA AA
PO Box 234 • East Aurora, New York 14052
Phone: (716) 445-2911
Email: odyn12@mac.com
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
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• Over a decade of cultural anthropological coursework, field research, and scholarship, with
advanced studies in related disciplines and the social sciences in general.
• Diverse academic background as a student, tutor, university researcher, and teaching assistant.
• Substantial experience preparing and administering coursework, outlines, and examinations, as
well as maintaining attendance records and grade books.
• Several years' experience working in higher education, with considerable expertise balancing
administrative policies and procedures with academic requirements and responsibilities.
• Engaging lecturer and communicator with a firm commitment to helping students excel in their
studies.
EDUCATION
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PhD in Social Anthropology 2014
University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
Date of Degree Conferral: November 11th, 2014
Completion of MA Program of Study in Cultural Anthropology 2009
San Diego State University, San Diego, California
Transferred to PhD program at the University of Oxford
BA with Departmental Honors in Cultural Anthropology 2004
State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York
Graduated summa cum laude
AA in Liberal Arts & Social Science 2001
Erie Community College, South Campus, Orchard Park, New York
Graduated summa cum laude

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE
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English Tutor, Wyzant Tutoring Network 2013 - current
• Public Profile: http://bit.ly/1C3MDVz
• Certified to teach 12 subjects, including Anthropology, World History, and English.
• Solely responsible for preparing lesson plans and exams, and evaluating student progress.
• Provide weekly progress reports and advisement, tailored to each student's proficiency level.
Teaching Assistant, San Diego State University 2009
• Course Title: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
• Developed course outline and content, gave lectures and exams, and kept attendance records.
• Conducted exam review sessions, held office hours, and taught online research strategies.
• Assisted students with departmental questions, procedures, and other issues.
Teaching Assistant, San Diego State University 2007
• Course Title: Dynamics of Biocultural Diversity
• Developed course outline and content, including required readings and other study materials.
• Prepared and graded quizzes, exams, and essays, and maintained class attendance record.
• Coordinated and evaluated semester-long student projects and presentations.
English and Writing Tutor, Erie Community College, South Campus 2001
• Course Title: Tutoring Practicum (EN998)
• Worked one-on-one with struggling students to improve essay writing, editing, and formatting.
• Developed personalized lesson plans aimed at improving analytical writing skills and study habits.
• Prepared weekly progress reports for each student and provided tutorial assistance and advising.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
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Doctoral Researchand Dissertation, The University of Oxford 2009 – 2014
• Locations: Mexico City and Tijuana, Mexico; San Diego and Los Angeles, California.
• Methods: Direct Observation, Participant Observation, Interviewing, and Content Analysis.
• Research Focus: The origins, characteristics, and social implications of the cult of La Santa Muerte
in Mexico and the United States.
• Dissertation Title: Formations of Death: Instrumentality, Cult Innovation, and the Templo Santa
Muerte in Los Angeles

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Ethnographic Field Practicum, San Diego State University 2008
• Locations: Zacatecas, Mexico; San Diego, California.
• Methods: Direct Observation, Interviewing, Content Analysis.
• Description: 12-week course focused on developing and applying qualitative research methods in a
field setting. Served as the foundation for my doctoral research at The University of Oxford.
Archaeological Field School, State University of New York at Buffalo 2004
• Location: Thy District, Jutland, Denmark.
• Methods: Surface surveys, site mapping, excavation, artifact cataloguing.
• Description: 6-week course focused on learning and applying archaeological field methods and
laboratory techniques.
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
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Sally Casanova Predoctoral Scholarship 2009
California State University, Long Beach, California
Sally Casanova ResearchInternship 2009
California State University, Long Beach, California
Host University: The University of Oxford
Paper Presentation at Social Anthropology Conference 2009
Society for Psychological Anthropology & Society for the Anthropology of Religion
Conference Location: Asilomar, California
Paper Title: "The Power of Consensus: Agreement and Interaction in the Spontaneous Production
of Ritual Space"
Foreign Language & Area Studies Summer Fellowship 2008
San Diego State University, San Diego, California
Foreign Language & Area Studies Academic Year Fellowship 2007
San Diego State University, San Diego, California
Graduate International Scholarship 2007
San Diego State University, San Diego, California
Departmental Honors Thesis 2003
University at Buffalo, State University of New York at Buffalo

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REFERENCES
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Dr. Robert Parkin
Departmental Lecturer in Anthropology and Director of Graduate Studies
The University of Oxford
Phone: +011 44-1865-274686
Email: robert.parkin@anthro.ox.ac.uk
Dr. Ramona Lee Pérez
Associate Professor of Anthropology and Director of the Center for Latin American Studies
San Diego State University
Phone: +1 (619) 594-1155
Email: perez@mail.sdsu.edu
Dr. Tina Thurston
Associate Professor of Archaeology
The State University of New York at Buffalo
Phone: +1 (716) 645-0408
Email: tt27@buffalo.edu