1. Katherine Hoppe
121 N. Ripley Street, #203 Alexandria, VA 22304
Phone 70­402­6447 katiehoppe@hotmail.com aboutme.com/katherinehoppe
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
• Three years of Museum Education experience including event planning, website management, visitor
relations and curriculum planning with the Smithsonian Institution.
• Nine years in Historical Interpretation involving research, archaeological dig experience and public
relations.
• Three years Special Needs education experience and training with country’s leading school district.
• Four years fundraising experience.
SKILLS SUMMARY
Museum Education Special Needs Education
Project Management Non-
profit Fundraising
Grant Writing Customer Service
Public Relations
Curriculum Design
Research
Exhibit Development
Conference and Travel Planning
French; American Sign Language
Microsoft Office XP Adobe InDesign and
Photoshop CS6 Website Editing
FileMaker pro
KE EMu database systems
MUSEUM EXPERIENCE
Q?rius Discovery Room, Volunteer February 2015 - Present
National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian, Washington DC
Helps visitors explore the Smithsonian’s collections while monitoring equipment and crowd control.
• Monitored and now teaches “Genes in a Bottle”, a class on DNA for visiting children and adults
• Performed minor chemical analysis on objects and integrated conservation skills
Intern, Teach It Forward Program August 2014 - January 2015
National Museum of American History, Smithsonian, Washington DC
• Developed a lesson plan focusing on recognizing bullying in ancient civilizations.
• Selected participant, year-long program
Anthropology Collections Intern
The Field Museum, Chicago, IL July 2014
• Advanced selective hire for summer residency program
• Prepared collections files for entry into a comprehensive online catalog using the program KE EMu.
• Monitored several workshops on how to handle artifacts and the construction of archival storage
materials, including Tyvek, E-Flute, B-Flute and Double wall board, polyester batting, Plastazote, Tri-
Rod, Volara and Ethafoam.
Graduate Intern, Sully Historic Site Summer 2013
Chantilly, VA

2. • Developed two tours targeted at adults and children focusing on the furnishings at Sully. Spent over 150
hours researching for this project at the Library of Congress and at Sully. Both tours were accepted by
management at Sully Historic Site.
Graduate Programs Assistant
Freer|Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian, Washington, DC July 2012 - November 2012
• Managed communication between the Freer|Sackler Gallery and design firm to ensure successful
completion of exhibition website, “Roads of Arabia”.
• Directed collection and submission of information from the museum to use as website content.
• Coordinated with external and internal stakeholders to obtain design approvals and direction, monitor
progress. Scheduled and moderated project status meetings.
• Developed and managed Family Days events for the opening of the exhibition. Planned activities
targeted ages 5-15 as well as complimentary program information for adults. The opening of the
exhibition included a visit and tour from the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia.
Intern, EdLab Mission Possible Workshop
National Postal Museum, Smithsonian, Washington DC June-July, 2012
• Participated in workshops for teachers designed to introduce new technology into the classroom.
Workshops included 20+ teachers from across the United States and a variety of disciplines.
Historical Interpreter
Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens, Virginia March – November 2011
• Conducted daily tours of George Washington’s estate while educating them about his life and
philosophy.
• Summarized history for guests in an interactive setting, handled timed tours of up to 2o visitors
including kindergarten students, seniors’ tours and foreign-exchange students.
• Worked tours for special events including Fourth of July and Wine Festival.
TEACHING AND GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE
Instructional Assistant, Special Education April 2012 - Present
Graham Road Elementary School, Falls Church, VA
• Teaches language arts, math, science, social studies, music and physical education along with behavior
and social skills in accordance with Individual Education Program goals.
• Expertise includes Down Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADD, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant
behavior, Emotionally Disturbed, Intellectual and Developmental disabilities and TBI.
• Volunteered for the position of Safety Patrol Sponsor. Implemented new duty schedules for 46 children
on seven buses, reorganized student safety training and managed discipline problems on the bus.
• Maximized the time at this job by receiving over 35 hours of additional instruction in Applied Behavior
Analysis, Responsive Classroom Management, Scaffold Teaching and Executive Functioning.
www.diggingthelife2011.blogspot.com, Creator and Editor 2014 - Ongoing
• Owner and writer of a weekly blog covering recent developments in the museum field
• Cultivates discussion on how to incorporate new discoveries into the current educational curriculum.
• Focuses on the “living museum” and encourages readers to learn to care for our global community.
• Targets education specialists, museum professionals, exhibit designers and marketing personnel.
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Anthropology
Catholic University of America, Washington, DC January 2009-May 2010
• Assisted Dr. David Clark, Archaeology and Physical Anthropology; and Dr. Maria-Amelia Viteri,
Cultural Anthropology.

3. • Wrote and graded exams, papers and projects and taught a weekly discussion section of 17+ students.
Provided academic counseling to students.
Congressional Liaison Specialist, Office of Congressional Affairs
Department of Health & Human Services, Washington, DC March 2006-January 2009
• Served as the initial liaison between Congressional inquiries regarding Department’s regulations and
national healthcare decisions.
• Arranged official HHS travel to Congressional districts and provided logistical support to any
Congressional Member wishing to meet with the Secretary.
• Coordinated grant writing workshops with numerous Congressional districts.
• Confidential security clearance.
Communications Assistant, Office of Science
Department of Energy, Washington, DC August 2003-March 2006
• Recruited as a Schedule C political appointee.
• Wrote press releases and official briefings. Functioned as a content editor for the Office of Science
website.
• Served as the primary contact and planner at the AAAS Convention, Seattle. Served as the event
planner for the Atoms for Peace and Fermi Awards in Washington, DC where the approximate
attendance was 200+. Assisted with travel preparations and budget constraints.
• Served on the advance logistics team for deputy secretary’s trip to Moscow, Russia and Kazakhstan in
June 2004. Vetted meeting locations and travel routes; orchestrated preparations for bilingual meetings
of 15+ officers.
PROJECTS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Production Assistant, Out of the Woodwork Productions Apr. 2009–Present
Fredericksburg, VA
• Non-profit 501c3 organization dedicated to educational and entertainment with a historical and literary
focus. Specializes in hands-on education and manages sales.
Archaeological Field Experience June 2010 - Present
Iron­Age Roman Fortress, Racos, Romania; Anderson Public Armory, Colonial Williamsburg; James
Madison’s Montpelier; Vindolanda Fort, Hadrian’s Wall, Great Britain.
• Excavated ancient settlement boundaries and recovered artifacts. Cleaned and catalogued artifacts for
future laboratory work and museum use.
Charity Director, KatsuCon Entertainment February 2008- 2012
• Managed annual fundraising event benefitting the American Cancer Society for KatsuCon, a 50,000+
member organization.
• Worked with vendors to secure major gifts, coordinated volunteer involvement and training, and
handled donor relations. Increased publicity for the auction on the official website as well as at the
convention.
• Grew net profit from $1,500 to $7,200 over four years (a 57% increase) while managing a staff of four.
EDUCATION
Graduate Certificate, Museum Studies. Focus in Museum Education.
George Washington University, Washington, DC August 2014
Master of Arts, Anthropology. Focus in Religious Studies.
The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC May 2011

4. Bachelor of Arts. Major: History; Minor: Music
University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN May 2003
AFFILIATIONS
Archaeological Institute of America 2012
American Alliance of Museums; Emerging Museum Professionals 2012