Library Assistant
August 2022 – June 2025Assisted school librarians in the full utilization of services, materials, and resources offered to students, faculty, and staff
Participated in Library management and maintenance through reshelving, shifting, organizing, weeding, book processing, book repairs, Library cleanliness, and cataloging
Provided research assistance with students and teachers to find information on various projects along with finding reading materials that met student needs
Designed and produced signs, flyers, book covers, and worksheets to benefit classroom and library needs, events, and announcements
Brainstormed and brought to fruition multiple Library events including the Whimsical Winter Scavenger Hunt and the March Madness Tournament of Books
Created a safe and welcoming environment through diverse displays, inclusive buttons and bookmarks, and a cheery disposition
Established trusted relationships with students and teachers through services, events, and collaboration
Managed and provided Library services to students after school
Teaching Assistant
October 2022 – June 2023Worked with Emotional Disabled students under the Special Educator and Adjustment Counselor in the Cornerstones program in the Special Education Department
Assisted students with written communication and dictation
Participated in Cornerstones English classes to help facilitate discussions and promote student participation along with the English teacher
Connected Cornerstones students to the Library by creating a partnership to bring books to students within the Cornerstones classroom
Connected Cornerstones students to the Library by facilitating quiet testing rooms to fulfill IEP accommodations
Attended history classes and supported academic learning for Cornerstones students
Encouraged and assisted students in organizing their classwork
Helped students prepare for presentations and tests through a low-pressure environment and giving constructive feedback
Established trusted relationships by listening to student needs through a supportive line of communication
Small Business Owner
August 2020 - December 2022Designed and created handmade bookish items such as book sleeves, bookmarks, and eyeglass cases using a padded foam stabilizer that protects books, e-readers, and glasses from dents, dings, and scratches.
Marketing and communication on social media platforms
Kept track of inventory
Managed and maintain a budget
Managed and maintain accounting spreadsheets
Researched best practices
Designed and upheld branding
Graphic Designer
March 2009 – December 2015Conceptualized and created print and web products that brought JFF’s programs and policy recommendations to stakeholders nationwide.
Report design
Infographic design
Charts / graphs creation
Maintained report archive
Researched best practices
Designed and upheld branding
Library Assistant
August 2004 – June 2008Assisted the academic librarians in the full utilization of services and resources offered to students, faculty, and staff
Maintained the Electronic Reserves System
Manage money transactions with patrons
Reshelved, shifted, and organized shelving sections for University Library
Master of Education in Library Media Studies
GPA 4.0 (current)
Certificate, Front-End Web Development
BFA in Visual Design / Letterform, Art History Minor
GPA 3.717, Magna Cum Laude
Integrated Library Systems (ILS)
Digital & Catalog Resource Management
Educational Technology
Information Literacy
Digital Literacy
Media Literacy
Ethical Uses of Information
Interpersonal Skills
Curriculum Development
Collaboration
Google Suite
Pending