Tess Evans134 Colonial Drive Apt. I Harrisonburg, VA 22801

(205)572-2867Evanstc@dukes.jmu.edu

Education M.A. in Public History, August, 2015-PresentJames Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia

Bachelor of Science in History, December, 2013 GPA: 3.33/4.0University of North Alabama, Florence, Alabama

Internship Internship, May, 2016-August, 2016Old Courthouse Civil War Museum, Winchester, Virginia• Created an exhibit panel on the diarists of Winchester• Edited and reformatted the museum’s website

Internship, May, 2014-August, 2015Rockingham County Historical Society, Harrisonburg, Virginia • Conducted research for museum exhibits• Designed and created museum exhibits

Student Intern, June-July, 2010Alexandria Archaeology, Alexandria, Virginia• Transcribed oral interviews

Related Experience Teaching Assistantship, August, 2015-PresentJames Madison University Department of History, Harrisonburg, Virginia• Led teaching sessions• Assisted with grading and departmental duties

Historical Interpreter, June-August, 2013Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, Yorktown, Virginia• Introduced guests to the site• Interpreted the farm and kitchen to guests

Student Volunteer, February, 2013Pond Spring General Joseph Wheeler Home, Pond Spring, Alabama• Cataloged artifacts• Cleaned and preserved artifacts

Family Programs Interpreter, June-August, 2012; June-August, 2011Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Williamsburg, Virginia• Gave group tours at James Geddy Jr. and George Wythe historic sites

• Organized children’s programming

• Interpreted 18th century games with guests

Leadership Experience President of Leadership Team, January, 2011-December 14, 2013Wesley Foundation, Florence, Alabama• Oversaw member responsibilities• Organized mission trips• Utilized volunteer opportunities

Treasurer, May, 2011-December, 2012Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter, Florence, Alabama• Handled finances• Attended meetings and student organizational conferences• Organized fundraising events

Computer Skills and Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Past Perfect Museum Software, Marketing Related Skills

Honors & Activities The National Society of Leadership and Success, December 2013Dean’s List, December 2013Rho Beta Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, April 2012National Art Honor Society, January-May, 2009Columbia Scholastic Press Association Award, 2009

Publications History Graduate Student Association, December 2013Evans, Tess C. “The Civil War at Sea.” North Alabama Historical Review 3

(2013): 171-172.

History Graduate Student Association, February 2012Evans, Tess C. “In the Devil’s Snare: The Salem Witchcraft Crisis of 1692.” North

Alabama Historical Review 2 (2012): 192-94.

Exhibits “The Burning,” September 26, 2014Harrisonburg-Rockingham Historical SocietyThe Heritage Museum

“Devil Diarists of Winchester,” August, 2016Old Courthouse Civil War Museum