Resume

Resume
SUMMARY
School Library Media Specialist experienced in working with children in all phases of development, from infants to teens, as well as supporting and collaborating with educators. Practiced in developing and managing online content, working with educational technology, and training others in its use.
CERTIFICATIONS
New Jersey School Library Media Specialist Standard License
New Jersey Professional Librarian Certificate
Google Certified Educator Level 1
EDUCATION
MLIS, Rutgers University, 2013
M.A., English Literature, Rutgers University, 1998
B.A., Creative Writing, Binghamton University, 1993
COMPUTER SKILLS
TLC, Mandarin Oasis, Google Apps, HTML / CSS, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Fireworks, Adobe Photoshop / GIMP, MS Office / LibreOffice (Documents, Spreadsheets, Presentations), Wiki platforms, MS Windows / Linux, Android / iOS, concrete5 (CMS), OpenShot Video Editor, Schoolwires website creator, Catapult website creator
LIBRARY EXPERIENCE
Union High School, Union, NJ
2015 – Present
School Library Media Specialist
  • Teach Library skills and information literacy to grades 9 through 12
  • Collaborate with teachers on lessons and grade-level research projects
  • Write pathfinders to assist student research
  • Assist students and staff to locate materials
  • Assist students and staff with technology
  • Assist students and staff with Google integration
  • Organize author visits
  • Set up book displays
  • Track statistics
  • Manage library lab and class space
  • Advise after-school book club
  • Lead professional development workshops
  • Manage library budget and purchasing
Roosevelt Elementary School, South Plainfield, NJ
2014 – 2015
School Library Media Specialist
  • Taught Library Media classes to grades K-4
  • Taught Language Arts enrichment class
  • Collaborated with teachers on grade-level research projects
  • Assisted students and staff to locate materials
  • Assisted staff with technology
  • Was responsible for the daily operation of the library
  • Set up book displays and bulletin boards
  • Managed library budget
Edison Township Library Board of Trustees
2006 – Present
Board President, 2011 – 2016
  • Preside over public meetings
  • Review and approve annual operating budget
  • Recommend actions to achieve target budget
  • Preside over meetings regarding staffing issues
  • Set Library policy
  • Advise Library Director on sensitive topics
Board Secretary, 2006 – 2010
Chairperson of the Library Employee Handbook and Policy Manual Committee

ipl2 Digital Reference Volunteer
2011 – 2015
Online Reference Librarian
  • Answer ready reference, research, and rescue reference questions
South Plainfield High School
2012 – 2014
Volunteer, 2013 – 2014
  • Helped with integration of reference books into main collection
  • Helped with the organization of summer reading books
Field Experience, 2012
  • Taught students Information Literacy
  • Assisted students and staff with technology
  • Advised staff about the integration of technology into lessons
  • Managed online catalog
  • Assisted students and staff to locate materials
  • Set up book and other visual displays
  • Weeded books
Memorial School, Union Beach, NJ
2013
Superstorm Sandy Recovery Volunteer
  • Aided classroom teachers to organize classrooms
  • Organized books and other school materials in preparation for the return of students
Staff Development Workshop
2012
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
  • Presented a hands-on workshop to demonstrate online tools for use in the classroom
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Union Middlesex Association of School Librarians - Acting Vice President
New Jersey Association of School Librarians Member
New Jersey Library Trustees Association Member
OTHER EXPERIENCE
James Madison Primary and Intermediate Schools
2003 – 2015
Volunteer for PTA Activities
  • Co-chair of James Madison Intermediate Holiday Boutique
  • Emergency contact lists coordinator
  • Class parties chaperone
  • Field Day volunteer
Bright Beginnings Preschool, 2000 – 2006
Preschool Committee
  • Reviewed and set school policy
  • Fund raising
Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County Board
2006 – 2010
Jewish Cultural VP, 2007 – 2010
Bright Beginnings Preschool VP, 2007 – 2008
Substitute Teacher, Edison, NJ
1996 – 1997
  • Elementary School
  • Middle School
  • High School
Grey Direct, New York, NY
1993 – 1995
Media Assistant
  • Made recommendations to clients for placement of advertisements
  • Tracked competitors’ advertisements for comparison analysis