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Rachel Zemil

@rachelzemil

History researcher and data-literate analyst, combining archival metadata, OSINT, and policy writing to produce evidence-based insights.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a mission-driven role where I can blend research, metadata organization, OSINT, and data literacy to produce clear, evidence-based reporting—while growing my skills in analysis and communication with a collaborative team.

I’m a research-focused history professional with an M.A. in History (Magna Cum Laude) and a track record supporting instruction, archival operations, and faculty research. I’ve strengthened outcomes through meticulous organization, metadata work, and clear written communication.

In roles including Graduate Research Assistant and National Security Archive Intern, I compiled biographical and geographic data for faculty research and cataloged, digitized, and organized documents to improve archival management and metadata skills. At the Library of Congress, I supported metadata organization for less-commonly taught languages and created new MARC records, translating French publication summaries into English to improve accessibility.

I also bring policy and intelligence-style research methods into my work. As a Less-Commonly Taught Language Metadata Intern/Volunteer, I applied OSINT methods for evidence-based analysis while contributing to policy analysis, communication, and reporting. With a strong tools foundation—R, SQL, SPSS, and data literacy—I aim to turn complex information into practical, high-impact insights.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

French Reading Writing Tutor

Current

Private Tutoring

Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 5 months)

Provided French, reading, and writing tutoring for students ages 10–16, creating tailored lessons to improve performance and confidence.

French Tutoring Writing Instruction Student Coaching Communication

Lead Instructor, Spark Academy

Spark Business Academy

Jan 2022 - Jan 2025 (3 years)

Designed and delivered courses in creative writing, financial literacy, and public speaking.

Creative Writing Public Speaking Lesson planning Communication

Xinjiang Research Assistant

George Washington University

Feb 2023 - Sep 2024 (1 year 7 months)

Compiled biographical and geographic data on Xinjiang to support faculty research.

Biographical Research Geographic Research Data Compilation Academic & Research Historical Research

Undergraduate Research Assistant

George Washington University

Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)

Translated French and Vietnamese sources for research on Catholic involvement in Vietnam and analyzed online political deliberation experiments.

French Translation Vietnamese Translation Political Research Online Deliberation Analysis Research Assistance

Events Coordinator, Amnesty GW

Amnesty International GW

Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 (2 years)

Organized human rights events and increased student engagement for Amnesty International GW.

Event Planning Outreach Student Engagement Coordination Time Management

Academic Affairs Coordinator

GWU European Horizons

Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 (1 year)

Managed research on the 2019 European Parliament elections and the European Union and supported publication in the European Horizons IDEAS blog.

Data Collection Publication Support Research Management

National Security Archive Intern

National Security Archive

Cataloged, digitized, and organized Wilson Center documents to strengthen archival management and metadata practices.

Metadata Management Data Literacy Research & Documentation

Senator Favola Field Intern

Office of Senator Barbara Favola

Assisted constituents and coordinated with staff and interns during a Northern Virginia reelection campaign.

Campaign Coordination Team Coordination Administrative Support Time Management

German Language Instructor

Berlitz

Administered intensive German training to government officials, designing tailored curricula for briefings, negotiations, and presentations using geopolitical content. Supported policy analysis, communication, and reporting skills with OSINT methods.

German Language Instruction Curriculum Design Geopolitical Analysis Negotiation Training Presentation OSINT Intercultural Communication

Library of Congress Metadata Intern

Library of Congress

Supported organization of less-commonly taught language metadata by processing, standardizing, and maintaining archival and bibliographic records. Created MARC records for Swiss French books and translated French publication summaries into English.

MARC Records