Paisley McKenzie
History and Linguistics
Where did Paisley work?
Work Term 1:
Partnership Coordinator, BC Museums Association
Work Term 2:
Museum Assistant, Bowen Island Museum and Archives
Work Term 3:
Language Programs Assistant, First People’s Cultural Council
What did Paisley accomplish?
Bowen Island Museum and Archives
During her time as a Museum Assistant at Bowen Island Museum and Archives, Paisley handled a diverse range of responsibilities. She played a crucial role in conducting research, organizing exhibitions, and managing the cataloging process for new museum acquisitions. Notably, Paisley collaborated with the Archives Assistant to successfully curate and launch an engaging online exhibit titled “Extraordinary Women of Bowen.”
First People’s Cultural Council
Paisley experienced exponential skill growth as a Language Programs Assistant at the First People’s Cultural Council. In this role, she was responsible for various tasks, including data entry of survey results from participants in a language program for silent speakers. Additionally, Paisley created valuable assets to support language planners in communities across British Columbia and actively contributed to organizing webinars for language program teachers.
From Classroom to Co-op
During her co-op terms, Paisley transferred her academic skills to the workplace. As a museum assistant, she utilized research skills gained from History courses to delve into local history and present captivating narratives to the public. Notably, Paisley helped curate an exhibit on open-water swimming at Bowen Island Museum and Archives, followed by curating two smaller exhibits highlighting fishing and the post office on Bowen Island.
Paisley also successfully applied organizational skills that she had honed during her academic journey. Throughout her co-op experiences, she managed and organized data from multiple sources and documented them in spreadsheets. For instance, during her time at the First People’s Cultural Council, Paisley collected numerous survey results to provide insights for language program coordinators, aiding in program improvement efforts.
Co-op and Beyond: Connecting with the Community
For Paisley, her co-op experiences have been instrumental in guiding her career path, allowing her to explore and identify job preferences. She discovered her passion lies in research-oriented roles that offer creative projects. Additionally, working in positions related to her majors reaffirmed her focus and direction, providing clarity in her academic pursuits in History and Linguistics.
Furthermore, Paisley deeply embraced the value of community, a concept emphasized by her professors throughout her History courses. Her work terms provided a tangible understanding of this importance, as she engaged in jobs focused on telling the stories of the communities they represented. This integration of community-centric work resonated with her professors’ teachings, reinforcing the significance of community in her professional endeavors.
Paisley McKenzie
History and Linguistics
Where did Paisley work?
Work Term 1:
Partnership Coordinator, BC Museums Association
Work Term 2:
Museum Assistant, Bowen Island Museum and Archives
Work Term 3:
Language Programs Assistant, First People’s Cultural Council
What did Paisley accomplish?
Bowen Island Museum and Archives
During her time as a Museum Assistant at Bowen Island Museum and Archives, Paisley handled a diverse range of responsibilities. She played a crucial role in conducting research, organizing exhibitions, and managing the cataloging process for new museum acquisitions. Notably, Paisley collaborated with the Archives Assistant to successfully curate and launch an engaging online exhibit titled “Extraordinary Women of Bowen.”
First People’s Cultural Council
Paisley experienced exponential skill growth as a Language Programs Assistant at the First People’s Cultural Council. In this role, she was responsible for various tasks, including data entry of survey results from participants in a language program for silent speakers. Additionally, Paisley created valuable assets to support language planners in communities across British Columbia and actively contributed to organizing webinars for language program teachers.
From Classroom to Co-op
During her co-op terms, Paisley transferred her academic skills to the workplace. As a museum assistant, she utilized research skills gained from History courses to delve into local history and present captivating narratives to the public. Notably, Paisley helped curate an exhibit on open-water swimming at Bowen Island Museum and Archives, followed by curating two smaller exhibits highlighting fishing and the post office on Bowen Island.
Paisley also successfully applied organizational skills that she had honed during her academic journey. Throughout her co-op experiences, she managed and organized data from multiple sources and documented them in spreadsheets. For instance, during her time at the First People’s Cultural Council, Paisley collected numerous survey results to provide insights for language program coordinators, aiding in program improvement efforts.
Co-op and Beyond: Connecting with the Community
For Paisley, her co-op experiences have been instrumental in guiding her career path, allowing her to explore and identify job preferences. She discovered her passion lies in research-oriented roles that offer creative projects. Additionally, working in positions related to her majors reaffirmed her focus and direction, providing clarity in her academic pursuits in History and Linguistics.
Furthermore, Paisley deeply embraced the value of community, a concept emphasized by her professors throughout her History courses. Her work terms provided a tangible understanding of this importance, as she engaged in jobs focused on telling the stories of the communities they represented. This integration of community-centric work resonated with her professors’ teachings, reinforcing the significance of community in her professional endeavors.