Austin Raetz

Long-Term Research Fellow - Folger Shakespeare Library - Washington, DC

(2025-08)

Led a multi-year qualitative research project, conducting qualitative and quantitative analyses on diverse historical manuscripts. Deliverables included producing a scholarly article and a publication-ready monograph that highlights cultural and social trends
Created and launched a user-friendly website using WordPress, making manuscripts accessible to the public
Secured competitive funding grants from the Folger and other professional organizations by authoring rigorous project proposals

Teaching Assistant/Instructor of Record - Cornell University - Ithaca, NY

(2018-08 - 2025-08)

Designed and executed original, 13-week curricula for three writing seminar programs, directly overseeing learning outcomes and evaluations for 17 students
Over 100 hours lecturing, guiding discussion, leading writing workshops
Facilitated analysis of primary sources in history classes, enhancing student critical thinking, professional writing, interpretation skills
Direct mentorship of students in office hours and through targeted written feedback

President, Graduate History Association - Cornell University Department of History - Ithaca, NY

(2019-08 - 2021-05)

Served as the primary liaison between graduate stakeholders and departmental administration, successfully advocating student concerns
Updated and maintained email Listserv, organized student meetings and social gatherings to foster a strong workplace community
Managed the annual $5,000 GHA budget and coordinated end-to-end event planning to recruit new graduate students

Education and Public Programming Intern - National Archives and Records Administration - Washington, DC

(2017-05 - 2017-08)

Guided school groups in locating and analyzing primary sources during hands-on educational programs

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