University of Pittsburgh, School of Information Sciences, School Library Certification Program
Master of Library and Information Science December 2015 GPA: 4.0/4.0 The George Washington University, Elliott School of International Affairs Bachelor of Arts, Magna cum Laude, International Affairs and Development GPA: 3.7/4.0 August 2006-May 2010 Khon Kaen University, Study Abroad, Khon Kaen, Thailand August 2008- December 2008 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sewickley Academy, Lower School, Librarian
August 2016-Present Plan and teach information literacy lessons to elementary school students Conduct author studies, read alouds, genre units, poetry units, and lessons on Internet Safety Develop curriculum for PreK Grade 5 and scope and sequence for a PreK - Grade 12 with the senior school librarian Collaborate with classroom and specialist teachers Support classroom research projects with information literacy lessons about organizing information, responsible use of information, and proper bibliographic citation Promote library resources and services to students and staff through book talks, readers advisory, resource lists, displays, and pulling resources for classroom use Manage lower school library budget and develop a diverse collection to reflect student interest and curriculum Sponsor and run after school Mock Caldecott club Mt. Lebanon School District, Lincoln Elementary School, Substitute Librarian March 2016-June 2016 Conduct author studies, read alouds, genre units, poetry units, and lessons on Internet Safety Support classroom research projects with information literacy lessons about organizing information, responsible use of information, and proper bibliographic citation Promote library resources and services to students and staff Support students in the Gifted program with intensive workshops reinforcing and developing Big 6 research skills and inquiry Canon-McMillan School District, Canon-McMillan High School, Substitute Librarian December 2015 March 2016 Oversee day-to-day operations of a high school library Assist students in gathering research and organizing information for academic purposes Advise students regarding proper bibliographic citation and responsible use of information Promote library resources through book displays, readers advisory, and book club North Allegheny School District, Marshall Middle School, Student Teacher September December 2015 Planned and taught information literacy lessons to middle school students Collaborated and planned learning activities with subject area teachers Promoted library resources and services to students and staff through book talks, readers advisory, resource lists, and advising reference inquiries
Processed and cataloged new additions to the school library collection
Co-lead two student book clubs (Mock Newbery and Popcorn & Paperbacks) with the current teacher librarian
Fanny Edel Falk Laboratory School, School Library Intern
August 2014 August 2015 Assisted students in finding resources for pleasure and for academic use, and in completing library class activities Led read-alouds with primary and intermediate students Evaluated and weeded the Young Adult and Non-Fiction collections Created displays to engage students in reading Processed and catalogued new additions to the collection University of Pittsburgh, Graduate Student Assistant August 2014 May 2015 Assisted director of the School Library Certification Program with administrative tasks, editing and formatting grant proposals and course documents CERTIFICATIONS, HONORS, MEMBERSHIPS, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
PA Department of Education Instructional I Teaching Certificate
Library Media Specialist K-12
January 2016
Praxis Scores Library Media Specialist: 173/200 Fundamental Skills: 187/200
November 2015
2016 Outstanding Student Librarian Award, Pennsylvania School Librarians Association
2016 School Library Certification Award, University of Pittsburgh 2016 Sarah C. Cohen Award for the Outstanding SLCP Practicum Student, University of Pittsburgh Member, American Library Association, American Association of School Librarians
2014 Present
Member, Pennsylvania School Librarians Association
2014 Present
Member, Western Pennsylvania School Librarians Association
2014 Present
Responsive Classroom Training
August 2016
American Association of School Librarians Annual Conference, Columbus, OH
November 2015
Pennsylvania School Librarians Association Annual Conference, Hershey, PA
April 2015
The George Washington University, Department of Theatre and Dance
2006-2010 Recipient of the Presidential Arts Scholarship Choreographed and taught original pieces to students of the Department of Theatre and Dance Worked with the Embassy of Indonesia to present traditional Balinese dance to the community through showcases at the embassy, and performances at local venues
GO MS 30 School Education Department - Rules relating to admission of students into Elementary Teacher Training Institutes /District Institutes of Education and Training through Common Entrance Test Rules, 2015 - Notification – Orders-Issued.
Body Language: Decode Human Behaviour and How to Analyze People with Persuasion Skills, NLP, Active Listening, Manipulation, and Mind Control Techniques to Read People Like a Book.
Surrounded by Idiots: The Four Types of Human Behavior and How to Effectively Communicate with Each in Business (and in Life) (The Surrounded by Idiots Series) by Thomas Erikson: Key Takeaways, Summary & Analysis