Library Media Specialist
2022-Present: Alice Deal MS, Washington, DC
2016-2022: H.D. Woodson SHS, Washington, DC
2013-2016: Takoma Education Campus, Washington, DC
2012-13: Simon ES, Washington, DC (Volunteer)
2010-13: Simon ES, Washington, DC
2008-10: Glenn Dale ES, Glenn Dale, MD
2006-08: Bell Multicultural HS, Washington, DC
State-Certified Library Media Specialist consistently rated in the highest performance tier.
Develop program policies, objectives and curricula that align with local and national information literacy standards.
Create hands-on learning experiences to facilitate 21st Century learning. Design innovative print, online and multimedia materials to facilitate information literacy skills instruction and reinforcement.
Provide reference service, perform marketing and outreach services, create finding aids and provide training to students and faculty on the proper use of technology and information resources.
Encourage and support independent reading, develop and enhance the library’s catalog, and manage temporary and volunteer staff.
Continually improve user satisfaction through the use of surveys, data analysis of program operations, and the acquisition of materials that support school-wide goals.
Testing Coordinator
2014-2015: Takoma Education Campus, Washington, DC
Utilize outstanding organizational skills to independently coordinate all aspects of school-wide testing for students in grades 2 through 8.
Volunteer
07/2007-08/2007: Library of Congress, Main Reading Room, Washington, DC
Compose written materials to aide Library readers in accessing collections for the purposes of research and education.
Bibliographer (Intern)
05/2006-08/2006: Smithsonian Institute, Natural History Branch, The Handbook of North American Indians
Assist in bibliographic research and the verification and compilation of information to be included in volumes 2, 3 and 18 of the encyclopedia.
Cross reference print and electronic sources to ensure the accuracy and completeness of citations and resolve discrepancies.
Assist in the maintenance and customization of the citation management software, ProCite to meet the specific needs of the Handbook's bibliography.
2022-Present: Alice Deal MS, Washington, DC
2016-2022: H.D. Woodson SHS, Washington, DC
2013-2016: Takoma Education Campus, Washington, DC
2012-13: Simon ES, Washington, DC (Volunteer)
2010-13: Simon ES, Washington, DC
2008-10: Glenn Dale ES, Glenn Dale, MD
2006-08: Bell Multicultural HS, Washington, DC
State-Certified Library Media Specialist consistently rated in the highest performance tier.
Develop program policies, objectives and curricula that align with local and national information literacy standards.
Create hands-on learning experiences to facilitate 21st Century learning. Design innovative print, online and multimedia materials to facilitate information literacy skills instruction and reinforcement.
Provide reference service, perform marketing and outreach services, create finding aids and provide training to students and faculty on the proper use of technology and information resources.
Encourage and support independent reading, develop and enhance the library’s catalog, and manage temporary and volunteer staff.
Continually improve user satisfaction through the use of surveys, data analysis of program operations, and the acquisition of materials that support school-wide goals.
Testing Coordinator
2014-2015: Takoma Education Campus, Washington, DC
Utilize outstanding organizational skills to independently coordinate all aspects of school-wide testing for students in grades 2 through 8.
Volunteer
07/2007-08/2007: Library of Congress, Main Reading Room, Washington, DC
Compose written materials to aide Library readers in accessing collections for the purposes of research and education.
Bibliographer (Intern)
05/2006-08/2006: Smithsonian Institute, Natural History Branch, The Handbook of North American Indians
Assist in bibliographic research and the verification and compilation of information to be included in volumes 2, 3 and 18 of the encyclopedia.
Cross reference print and electronic sources to ensure the accuracy and completeness of citations and resolve discrepancies.
Assist in the maintenance and customization of the citation management software, ProCite to meet the specific needs of the Handbook's bibliography.