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EDUCATION

Master of Education, Instructional Design and Technology,

George Mason University, Fairfax, VA. 

Graduate Certificate, E-learning,

George Mason University, Fairfax, VA. 

Master of Science in Library Science, Catholic University of America, Washington, DC

Master of Arts in Teaching, Willamette University, Salem, OR

Bachelor of Arts, History, Western Oregon University, Monmouth, OR

Associate of Arts, General Studies, Northampton Community College, Bethlehem, PA

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

Adapting to Chaos: Sudden Online Conversion of K-12 Professional Development during the COVID-19 Pandemic for the Project E-Ignite Grant Program (Presentation)

    • GMU CEHD Spring 2021 Virtual Student Research Symposium April 15-22, 2021.

Evaluating Academic Information Literacy Using the Kirkpatrick Model as an Evidence-Based Framework

    • GMU CEHD Spring 2021 Virtual Student Research Symposium April 15-22, 2021 (Poster)
    • CUA LIS Annual Symposium February 19, 2021 (Presentation).

Dismantling Denial: Addressing Implicit Bias to change teachers’ perspectives about gifted diverse students (Presentation)

    • William and Mary National Curriculum Networking Conference March 11, 2021.

Understanding Your International Students’ Expectations: Designing Library Collections and Outreach for Patrons From Around the World (Presentation)

    • Virginia Library Association Conference September 27, 2018.

Building on Success: Expanding your social media campaign for more engagement (Poster)

    • Virginia Library Association Conference September 27, 2018.

Marketing with Peanuts: Using Facebook Advertising to Reach Your Patrons

    • CUA LIS Annual Symposium February 2, 2018 (Presentation).
    • Virginia Library Association Conference October 12, 2017 (Poster).

Better Citations Please (Poster)

  • CUA LIS Annual Symposium February 3, 2017.
  • Virginia Library Association Conference October 27, 2016.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

George Mason University                                                                         

Graduate Research Assistant for E-Ignite (1/2020-2021) 2019-2021                                                      

  • Assist in curriculum development
  • Online training course development with Blackboard
  • Technical exploration and trouble shooting

Graduate Research Assistant-Coordinator for the Design Thinking Minor (10/2019-5/2020)

  • Implemented communication and marketing plans, including printed materials, website and social media postings, and promotional events
  • Created social media sites (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) for promoting the Minor and events
  • Planned “Design-a-thon” and Faculty workshop in collaboration with faculty
  • Coordinate Committee meetings: scheduling, note taking, and general communications

Virginia International University

Director of Library Services (April 2016); Librarian 2014-19

  • Provided library and information literacy services to multi-lingual, English as a Second Language population of 1200.
  • Supervised, trained, and evaluated 2 professional and 5 student worker staffers.
  • Utilized Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Word) for surveys, marketing, and collecting statistical data.
  • Implemented statistical metrics utilizing Google Analytics, database counter reports, and physical library user counts. 
  • Constructed surveys for faculty and students to evaluate satisfaction and perceptions of the library collections, staff, and system.
  • Demonstrated library and database usage with data visualization.
  • Collaborated with faculty to integrate information literacy skills into assignments, instruction, and workshops.  Created ESL lesson plan book.
  • Chaired committee for creation and adoption of Open Education Resources, including training faculty and marketing to stakeholders.
  • Collaborated with faculty on copyright compliance in fair use and creative commons applications.
  • Connected library resources to Moodle and Canvas shells with EBSCO Curriculum Builder.
  • Analyzed academic department learning outcomes against library collection and recommended subjects for acquisition. 
  • Updated collection development policies to include weeding, donation, and acquisition policies based on ALA and ACRL Standards.
  • Assisted in institutional planning and integration of library resources into the curriculum.
  • Upgraded library collection for English as Second Language, and graduate students reading levels.
  • Prepared and implemented annual library budget.

ECPI University                                                                                                                     

Campus Librarian 2014

  • Managed the daily operations of the campus library, including reference, library instruction, and circulation.
  • Trained, supervised, and evaluated 1 library staffer and 2 student workers.
  • Assessed, developed and maintained the campus library collection.
  • Cataloged and classified new library resources.
  • Maintained and reported campus library usage statistics.
  • Provided instruction and support for library users in all areas of the library, including print collections, electronic resources, and library services.
  • Chaired the campus library committee; partnered with faculty to develop and improve library services, instruction, and collection development.
  • Promoted library services to students, alumni, faculty, and staff.
  • Utilized Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher); HTML; and Aleph Library Automated Systems. 

Sanford-Brown College                                                                      

Librarian 2009-12/2013

  • Managed Accuplacer and online placement testing for campus, including training staff on administration and procedures.
  • Maintained compliant testing center.
  • Improved library usage from 760 (January to May) to 4,583 (June to December) patrons.
  • Led library committee to write mission statement and collection development plan for library.
  • Upgraded and cataloged library collection from 500 to 2400 books for Business, Graphic Design, and Medical information users.
  • Prepared for ACICS Accreditation visit by preparing Excel usage spreadsheets and writing improvement plan.
  • Presented information literacy plan during faculty in-service.
  •  Maintained a budget for collection development needs.
  • Instructed faculty and 218 students from 18 classes in the appropriate use of digital and physical library collections.
  • Created information literacy instruction guides on databases and physical collection materials.
  • Built pleasure reading section from donated books for faculty, students, and staff usage.
  • Assisted in institutional planning and integration of curriculum and library resources.
  • Managed and trained four Federal Student Work-Study students with a budget of $3,200 per month.
  • Utilized Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher); HTML; and Surpass Library Automated Systems. 

Library Associates of Maryland, LLC                                              

Project Manager and Client Services Manager 2007-2008

  • Supervised six contract employees as Project Manager and 40 as Corporate Oversight Manager at the Library of Congress.
  • Managed Library of Congress contractual accounts.
  • Provided corporate-level oversight utilizing project management techniques.
  • Ensured contract requirements were fulfilled and service quality exceeded expectations.
  • Managed Baseline Inventory Program Inspection of Production Lots, a quality inspection project.
  • Created statistical reports demonstrating work processes and target goals.
  • Collaborated with LC management team on workflow and strategic planning.

Northern Virginia Community College                                           

Library Specialist 2005 – 2007

  • Provided reference service to library patrons.
  • Provided information literacy training at reference desk and to college classes.
  • Supervised 1 part-time employee and volunteers as needed.
  • Created MySpace page for the library to increase access to library services.
  • Assisted with collection development of economics, history, political science, psychology, and sociology.
  • Managed NVCC Webliography “Best of the Web” and served as liaison to IT and web development departments.
  • Managed one part-time employee and served as volunteer coordinator and created reference duty calendar.
  • Utilized Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher); HTML; and Aleph Library Automated System. 

Professional Teaching Experience

Special Education and U.S. History Teacher 2000- 2005

  • Taught Special Education to learning disabled students in both inclusion and isolated class situations.
  • Wrote and implemented Individual Education Plans meeting the student needs, requests of the parents, and to meet state and federal regulations.
  • Co-taught inclusion classes with subject matter expert teachers accommodating the special education students.

AWARDS

  • Who’s Who in American College and University Students
  • Eagle Scout

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • American Library Association 2009-present
  • Beta Phi Mu, 2007-present
  • Kappa Delta Pi 2019
  • Virginia Library Association, 2012-present
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