Catherine Boehmcke

Sociologist and education researcher with an M.S. in Sociology and proven experience translating quantitative data and public opinion research into actionable policy insights. Skilled in large-scale classroom instruction, mixed methods research, and data analysis focused on improving educational outcomes. Seeking to leverage analytical expertise and academic background to drive positive change in education.

Graduate Teaching Assistant - VCU - Richmond, VA

(2025-09)

• Designs and delivers curriculum across 100- to 300-level sociology courses, instructing 100+ students in theory, research methods, and academic writing.
• Selected as department spokesperson for prospective major donors and key institutional conversations.
• Evaluate research papers and provide targeted feedback on theory and rhetoric; track learning outcomes via Canvas LMS.

Lab Fellow & Project Lead - Billion Worlds Lab - Richmond, VA

(2025-01 - 2025-05)

• Directed qualitative research examining innovative pedagogical practices within university structures.
• Developed participant observation protocols and facilitated workshops with Richmond’s InLight festival.
• Synthesized research findings into briefs and applied grounded theory coding to identify frameworks for educational reform.

Researcher - Wason Center for Public Policy - Newport News, VA

(2022-09 - 2023-03)

• Contributed to scientific surveys that informed lawmakers about public opinion on education and social policy.
• Analyzed survey data to identify policy priorities; findings communicated to legislators and media.
• Collaborated on political analysis reports bridging sociological data and legislative policymaking.

M.S.

• Sociology; Specialization: Education Policy & Critical Pedagogy; Accelerated Master’s Program - Virginia Commonwealth University (2025-08 - 2026-05)

B.S.

• Sociology, Summa Cum Laude - Virginia Commonwealth University (2025-05)

Transferred after sophomore year - Christopher Newport University (2021-08 - 2023-05)