Penelope Yocum
647 New Britain Ave.
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
pyocum@lesley.edu
860-218-3384
EDUCATION
Lesley University, Cambridge, MA
B.A. in Art History and English Literature
SUNY Geneseo, Geneseo, NY
Sept. 2007-May 2010
Sept. 2006-May 2007
WORK EXPERIENCE
Lesley University English Department, Cambridge, MA
Sept. 2008-May 2010
Research and Course Assistant (CLITR-2115 and CLITR-2116)
 Obtain articles, books, and other research materials for professor as needed.
 Hold regular office hours and individually assist students with writing and
revising papers for English Literature I and II.
 Proofread academic articles for professor and conduct research in Lesley
University library and archives.
Boston Public Library, Boston, MA
Sept. 2009-Dec. 2009
Print Department Intern
 Worked independently with original prints and other works on paper, following
proper handling procedures while measuring and organizing work in storage
boxes.
 Determined most efficient method for cataloging Boston Artists collection and
entered information about individual prints and drawings into Microsoft Excel.
 Organized invoices and previous inventories into a single, alphabetized record for
future reference in creating the Boston Artists database.
 Composed a set of guidelines for future interns, including introductory
information about the database, documentation of common problems, and
description of procedures.
Art Institute of Boston Illustration Department, Boston, MA Aug. 2009-Dec. 2009
Studio Assistant (IILLU-3140 Natural History Drawing)
 Created a lesson plan and final project assignment for students.
 Assisted professor with organizing and distributing class assignments via email.
 Provided constructive criticism to students on in-class work and homework
assignments.
 Scanned and mounted work in preparation for a show of Natural History Drawing
student works at the Art Institute of Boston.
Lesley University English Department, Cambridge, MA
May 2009-June 2009
Teaching Assistant (CHUMS-3300 Medieval and Renaissance London)
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Graded student journal assignments.
Assisted students as needed with editing and revising research papers.
Assisted professor as needed during trip (London, UK).
West Hartford Pet Sitters, LLC, West Hartford, CT
June 2007-Aug. 2009
Independent Contractor (Pet Sitter)
 Provided quality care for pets in their own homes, including walks, feeding,
administration of medications, and over-night visits.
 Organized schedules and driving routes in order to efficiently complete visits.
 Accompanied supervisor to consultations with potential clients.
Rocky Hill Tennis and Fitness Center, Rocky Hill, CT
Sept. 2005-Aug. 2006
Customer Service Representative
 Answered phones and provided customer service, or directed calls to appropriate
supervisor.
 Assisted customers at front desk and maintained lobby area.
 Managed opening and closing tasks in the morning and end of the night.
Private Tutor, Rocky Hill, CT
Jan. 2006-June 2006
 Provided weekly individual instruction for a middle school student in English,
Math, and Science.
 Assigned weekly reading assignments and study questions for practice with
reading and comprehension.
 Periodically consulted with child’s parents to update them on progress.