I'm a recovering archaeologist who is still driven by the need to discover *why* things happened or are happening. I have an insatiable curiosity and need to understand things thoroughly, and a pragmatic view of processes and systems. My question is always, what does it *do* and why? Training in anthropology gave me the skills to hone in on details when necessary, and zoom out to the big picture to remember the Why. I am excited to take on new challenges and find the answers to new questions, while ensuring accuracy all along the way.

Suzanne L. Koehler

I'm a recovering archaeologist who is still driven by the need to discover *why* things happened or are happening. I have an insatiable curiosity and need to understand things thoroughly, and a pragmatic view of processes and systems. My question is always, what does it *do* and why? Training in anthropology gave me the skills to hone in on details when necessary, and zoom out to the big picture to remember the Why. I am excited to take on new challenges and find the answers to new questions, while ensuring accuracy all along the way.

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I’m a recovering archaeologist who is still driven by the need to discover why things happened or are happening. I have an insatiable curiosity and need to understand things thoroughly, and a pragmatic view of processes and systems. My question is always, what does it do and why? Training in anthropology gave me the skills to hone in on details when necessary, and zoom out to the big picture to remember the Why. I am excited to take on new challenges and find the answers to new questions, while ensuring accuracy all along the way.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

AI Trainer at Outlier - Aether AI Training Project
October 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Online, remote, contract, project-based work focusing on training AI to recognize visual and audio elements, patterns in speech and the written word, etc.
Editor and Technical Writer at Pinon Heritage Solutions
January 1, 2023 - July 31, 2023
Proofread and formatted field notes, photographs, maps, charts, and graphs into final report form. Assisted with all aspects of report preparation, as needed.
Center Lead Teacher (Autism) at Montview Middle School, Denver School of Science and Technology
August 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022
Supervised staff of 5 delivering IEP-prescribed and state-mandated services to students with autism spectrum disorder, from mild to severely affected. Created daily lesson plans and staff schedules; ensured needs were met.
Long-term Substitute Teacher at Strive Prep Kepner Middle School (STRIVE Network of Charter Schools)
January 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022
Taught 8th-grade Math (Jan-Feb), 7th & 8th-grade Science, World Studies, ELD, 8th-grade ELA, 6th-grade ELA, and a few days in the MIS center.
Long-term Substitute Teacher - English Language Development at Strive Prep Kepner Middle School (via Kokua Education)
February 1, 2021 - May 31, 2021
Taught three classes of thirty students remotely (via Zoom). Kept students on track with the curriculum according to proficiency in English; graded assignments for 100+ students; researched, invented, and led activities that corresponded to the curriculum in Spanish and English; assisted with homeroom and study hall.
Administrative Assistant at Colorado State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) / Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (OAHP) - Department of Information Management
July 1, 2003 - July 31, 2004
Assisted the public and CRM professionals with cultural resources research; fielded telephones, emails, mail, and in-person inquiries; used the Compass database, Site Files UNIX database, and hard copy filing; performed office management tasks including QuickBooks for fee invoices, prepared invoices, and mailed results; updated agency publications; edited and prepared documents for distribution; provided support for staff; supervisor: Dr. Susan Collins; Education Major concentration in Creative Writing and Archaeology; member of Golden Key National Honor Society.
AI Training Project Contractor at Outlier, Aether AI training project
October 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Online, remote, contract, project-based work focusing on training AI to recognize visual and audio elements, patterns in speech and the written word.
Center Lead Teacher (Autism) at Montview Middle School
August 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022
Supervised staff of 5 in delivering IEP-prescribed and state-mandated services to students with autism spectrum disorder; created daily lesson plans and staff schedules; ensured needs were met.
Long-term Substitute Teacher (ELD) at Strive Prep Kepner Middle School (via Kokua Education)
February 1, 2021 - May 31, 2021
Taught English Language Development to 6th-8th grade students; tracked progress with curriculum; conducted activities aligned to curriculum in Spanish and English; assisted with homeroom and study hall.
Long-term Substitute Teacher at Strive Prep Kepner Middle School
January 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022
Taught 8th grade Math (Jan–Feb), 7th & 8th grade Science, World Studies, ELD, 8th grade ELA, 6th grade ELA; graded 100+ assignments; coordinated with curriculum and supported homeroom/study hall.
Administrative Assistant at Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (OAHP) / Colorado State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) / Colorado Historical Society
July 1, 2003 - July 1, 2004
Provided public and CRM support; fielded inquiries (phone, email, mail, in-person); used Site Files, prepared invoices, and mailed results; updated agency publications; supervised staff.

Education

MFA in Creative Non-Fiction Writing at Regis University
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in English and Anthropology at University of New Mexico
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026
Geographic Information Systems Certificate at University of North Dakota
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026

Qualifications

Geographic Information Systems Certificate
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026
Golden Key National Honor Society
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026
Golden Key National Honor Society
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026
Geographic Information Systems Certificate
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026
Double Major in Creative Writing and Archaeology; Magna Cum Laude
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Government, Media & Entertainment