I am an award winning writer & historian. I have more than 20 years in the arts and theater. I am an excellent teacher/trainer and I have more than 20 years experience working for IT start-ups and corporate work. I have held all administration or office positions except accountant.

Grace Mary Perez

I am an award winning writer & historian. I have more than 20 years in the arts and theater. I am an excellent teacher/trainer and I have more than 20 years experience working for IT start-ups and corporate work. I have held all administration or office positions except accountant.

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I am an award winning writer & historian. I have more than 20 years in the arts and theater. I am an excellent teacher/trainer and I have more than 20 years experience working for IT start-ups and corporate work. I have held all administration or office positions except accountant.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Teacher – History, Social Studies & English at Brightmont Academy
August 1, 2023 - Present
Taught United States history, world history, civics, English, reading skills and executive function skills to middle school and high school students. Worked frequently with neuro-divergent students and students with IEPs.
Research Assistant & Intern at Center for New Deal Studies
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2024
Maintained and updated collection including books, artifacts and government documents. Managed the Center’s social media presence, designing and implementing campaigns. Assisted the director in research for different writing projects. Took and distributed minutes for the annual board of directors meeting.
Tutor & Substitute Teacher at Private Tutor
June 1, 2013 - March 31, 2020
Tutored social sciences, English, and executive function skills with middle school and high school students. Prepared students for standardized tests including the ACT, SAT & GRE. Specialized in working with neuro-divergent students including ADHD, PDD and clinical autism. Substituted with the local school district.

Education

Master of Arts in History at Roosevelt University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2024
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre at Loyola University of Chicago
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1990
Master of Arts in History at Roosevelt University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2024

Qualifications

Samuel J. Ostrowsky Award
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Samuel J. Ostrowsky Award
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Saul Santana History Award
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Journal of Arizona History – Published
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Conference of Illinois History – Presenter
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Conference of Illinois History – Presenter
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Samuel J. Ostrowsky Award
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Samuel J. Ostrowsky Award
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Saul Santana History Award
January 1, 2023 - February 8, 2026

Industry Experience

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