Ethan Chestnut Stein
Williamstown
Summary
Motivated senior at Williams College seeking new opportunities in museum studies and conservation. Adaptable and skilled in handling artifacts and picking up new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Compost Friend
Williamstown
Williamstown
09.2025 - Current
- Educated peers on the importance of composting.
- Help direct peers and patrons to composting resources during large school events.
Volunteer
Kicking for Belize
South Orange/Maplewood
11.2020 - Current
- Worked with mayor of Dangriga, Belize, Robert Mariano, to gather soccer equipment donations and have them sent to schools in need in the Garifuna community of Dangriga.
- Coordinated equipment-gathering events, gathering equipment from both volunteer donors in South Orange and Maplewood as well as shipments from larger organizations, like Puma.
- As of our last shipment, 3 large barrels have been sent.
Research and Field Work
Despotiko Field School
Paros & Antiparos
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Participated in the ongoing archeological excavations in Despotiko and Tsimintiri.
- Learned and implemented archeological methods such as opening trenches, cleaning with triangles, and making and cataloguing finds.
- Briefly studied conservation measures for the preservation of pottery as well as non-invasive archeological methods.
- Discovered and properly cleaned, identified, and catalogued hundreds of artifacts.
- Set up sight for future excavators and contributed findings for future publication.
The Strangeness of the Aegean
College Year in Athens
Athens
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Travelled to multiple archaeological sites throughout Greece, including the Acropolis, The Sanctuary of Dionysus in Naxos, and the Sanctuary to Asclepius in Epidaurus.
- Researched and presented on the Temple of Asclepius in Epidaurus to peers and faculty.
Lifeguard
Williams College
Williamstown
09.2023 - 05.2025
- Ensured safety of swimming area and respond to emergencies.
Camp Counselor
South Orange Village Camp
South Orange
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Mentored and supported growth and development of youth aged 10-12.
- Facilitated recreational and learning activities and led trips to various cultural and community events.
- Monitored and encouraged positive behavior and collaborated with staff and parents to create a safe and fun environment.
Math Tutor For Summer Science Program
Williams College
Williamstown
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Tutored incoming freshmen in an introductory calculus summer course.
- Held regular TA sessions to help students better understand the material.
- Communicated with Math Professor to help students achieve better results.
Chemistry Tutor & Lab Tutor For Summer Science Program
Williams College
Williamstown
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Tutored incoming freshmen in an introductory chemistry summer course.
- Supported students one-on-one and in groups through tailored instruction to their proficiency.
- Served as liaison between students and the professor in adjusting assignments or communicating essential concepts or information.
- Worked with professors to foster a supportive and safe lab environment, by setting examples of safe lab practices and troubleshooting student concerns.
- Helped teach college-level chemistry to incoming first year students through individual and group instruction.
Summer Science Program Attendee
Williams College
Williamstown
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Selected to participate in summer bridge program for high achieving students interested in STEM disciplines.
- Completed College-level coursework in Chemistry, Biology, Math, and English and attended special lectures and seminars by Williams College Faculty.
Education
Chemistry & Classics - Major
Williams College
Williamstown, Massachusetts02.2026
Skills
- NMR
- IR
- GC/MS
- Extractions
- Titrations
- Trench opening
- Excavation
- Cataloging and handling artifacts
- Collaboration
Accomplishments
Lansing Fellowship for Classics
Timeline
Compost Friend
Williamstown
09.2025 - Current
Research and Field Work
Despotiko Field School
06.2025 - 07.2025
The Strangeness of the Aegean
College Year in Athens
05.2025 - 06.2025
Camp Counselor
South Orange Village Camp
06.2024 - 08.2024
Lifeguard
Williams College
09.2023 - 05.2025
Math Tutor For Summer Science Program
Williams College
06.2023 - 07.2023
Chemistry Tutor & Lab Tutor For Summer Science Program
Williams College
06.2023 - 07.2023
Summer Science Program Attendee
Williams College
06.2022 - 07.2022
Volunteer
Kicking for Belize
11.2020 - Current
Chemistry & Classics - Major
Williams College