Megan Matheny
Shiloh
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth. Previously a Historical Intern at St. Clair County Historical Society, consistently demonstrating strong communication, project management, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Historical Intern
St. Clair County Historical Society
Belleville, IL
08.2025 - Current
- Generated spreadsheets from reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Helped created new exhibits, paying extra attention to small details.
- Provided thorough research for items and detailed notes on their relation to items.
- Promoted an easy-going environment for guests to ask questions about exhibits.
- Reorganized and thoroughly labeled archival storage spaces for easier access.
Daycare Teacher
McKendree MetroRecPlex
O'Fallon, IL
06.2022 - 05.2025
- Implemented behavior management strategies to foster a positive classroom environment.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Communicated with parents and staff to discuss educational policies and activities and students' learning and behavioral problems.
- Organizing students files and imputing their information into a locked database.
- Documenting students' behavior and reporting any concerning behavior to parents.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
McKendree University
Lebanon, IL05-2026
Associate of Arts - History
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, Illinois05-2023
Skills
- Interpersonal communication
- Adaptability
- Research
- Reliability
- Problem-solving
- Project management
- Organizational skills
- Detail orientation
Timeline
Historical Intern
St. Clair County Historical Society
08.2025 - Current
Daycare Teacher
McKendree MetroRecPlex
06.2022 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - History
McKendree University
Associate of Arts - History
Southwestern Illinois College