Keegan Buscaino

608-263-0598
buscaino@wisc.edu
Madison, WI
Experience

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Division for Teaching and Learning
Wisconsin Institute for Science Education and Community Engagement (WISCIENCE)
Academic Program Coordinator II (October 2022 - present)
● Mentor undergraduate student peer leaders who support the STEM Immersion programs
● Supervise and train a team of 4-5 undergraduate student employees
● Organize, facilitate, and evaluate events hosted by the department and by campus partners at the
BioCommons venue
● Support development of campus partnerships
○ Attend regularly scheduled meetings of various campus groups as the representative of WISCIENCE
● Direct STEM Immersion and Transfer STEM Immersion programs
○ Develop and implement programming
○ Communicate with partners and nurture collaboration
○ Manage logistics of marketing, registration, and other event planning tasks
○ Continuously evaluate programming
● Coordinate professional development trainings for all departmental peer leaders
● Compile and review peer leader program applications
● Support institute wide projects such as grant-funded programs and attendance at campus events
● Serve as curricular representative for the Integrated Science subject listing
● Duties listed in previous appointment
Academic Program Coordinator I (November 2021 - October 2022)
● Provided purchasing, reimbursement, and travel support for all WISCIENCE staff and programs
● Coordinated and provided staff support for search and screen committees
● Supported departmental database through data entry processing, event set-up, and generation of reports
● Provided basic course support such as updating online learning management software, updating materials,
preparing supplies, etc.
● Supported application, recruitment, and interview processes for multiple department programs
● Trained and supervised 1-2 undergraduate student employees on departmental policies and procedures
● Represented WISCIENCE at resources fairs, students gathers, or other campus partner events/meetings as
appropriate
● Supported Director of Communications and Director of Evaluation as needed
● Managed physical space and resources of the department
Office Manager (November 2018 - November 2021)
● Established and maintained documentation of departmental processes and procedures
● Coordinated and supervised 1-2 undergraduate student employees
● Served as point of contact for DoIT, facilities, and other campus departments
● Managed document (electronic and paper) retention and disposition schedules using university records
policies
● Maintained office calendar of events, absences and course schedules. Assisted in scheduling meetings for the
administrative team
 ● Served as customer service agent for the office both in the physical space as well as online via our general
email inbox and over the phone
● Monitored and processed purchasing requests
● Maintained inventory of office supplies, ensuring sufficient quantities were available

East Carolina University

Eastern Area Health Education Center
Program Coordinator (January 2018 - November 2018, September 2015 - August 2017)
● Assisted the director of the department with the planning and implementation of health education events
● Managed the logistical aspects of educational events
● Maintained databases containing important information
● Managed the plans, paperwork, and participants of multiple events held at various locations
● Communicated with faculty, professionals, and other departments in order to maintain program organization
and purpose
● Created marketing and informational materials
● Managed and lead projects from conception to completion
● Lead other program coordinators in staff meetings and initiatives
● Utilized basic AV equipment and online learning management system

Pitt County Schools

Pactolus School
6th Grade Science and Social Studies Teacher (August 2017 - December 2017)
● Conducted small group and individual classroom instruction with students based on differentiated learning
needs to ensure all students were learning at full potential
● Utilized assessment tools and proactive strategies to improve instruction methods
● Worked with parents, teachers, and administration to improve the classroom environment and function
● Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities

Education

University of Central Florida

Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies
Environmental Studies Concentration
Awarded December 2014

East Carolina University

Post Baccalaureate Education
College of Education
June 2016 - May 2017

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Master’s of Education in Student Affairs Administration
Expected Graduation Summer 2025

Professional Memberships

National College Learning Center Association (NCLCA)

● Annual conference attendee, 2022