Experience

Capilano University

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Teaching & Learning Librarian | Faculty Coordinator

  • Aug 2014 - Present

  - Coordinate and lead development of the library's information literacy program, with goals to move away from a transactional one-shot model and toward transformational faculty collaborations, and to lead the charge as early implementers of the new Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education in BC - Coordinate the library's research services, including the research help desk and AskAway online reference service - Coordinate faculty hiring, orientation, and scheduling for the library - Design and facilitate classes for undergraduate students across the disciplines - Facilitate professional development for the library's teaching team - Maintain current knowledge of trends and theories in student learning, teaching, and information literacy In addition to my work in the library, I am currently co-facilitating a Faculty Learning Community (FLC) on critical reflection in teaching and leading a special faculty development project around Universal Design for Learning. I also co-led the community consultation and initial learning outcomes development for a new General Education curriculum initiative at CapU. Show less



Simon Fraser University

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Instructional Skills Workshop Facilitator

  • Aug 2011 - Present

  As an ISW facilitator, I plan and deliver intensive 3-day Instructional Skills Workshops to interdisciplinary groups of graduate students, faculty and staff. This includes modeling the use of active and participatory learning techniques, facilitating peer evaluation, and creating a safe and supportive peer-based learning environment to enhance social and collaborative learning. I collaborate with co-facilitators to design and evaluate workshop content and structure based on formative and summative participant feedback. I have completed the ISW Network's 40-hour Facilitator Development Workshop. Show less

• Teaching Assistant (English)

  • Sep 2008 - Dec 2013

  Planned and facilitated undergraduate classroom tutorials, designed lessons on course content and essay writing, coached students one-on-one in office hours, and administered online courses using the Blackboard Learning System, WebCT Vista, and Canvas.



BGC Engineering Inc.

• Canada
• Civil Engineering
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Librarian

  • Nov 2010 - Jul 2014

  I was BGC's first librarian, providing embedded services in an engineering and geosciences consultancy, and developed a thriving, user-centred special library over three and a half years. I provided research and information services to staff, managed and facilitated access to the company’s information assets, and developed and implemented systems for the organization and retrieval of information across the company. As the sole librarian for BGC, I was responsible for all aspects of the library and information services. I also had the opportunity to hire and collaborate with two wonderful co-op Student Librarians, and to receive mentorship from a fabulous corporate library consultant. Show less



The University of British Columbia

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Student Program Facilitator

  • Jun 2011 - Aug 2013

  Planned and facilitated 3-day Instructional Skills Workshops for graduate students. Planned and facilitated 3-day Instructional Skills Workshops for graduate students.



The University of British Columbia

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Librarian, Xwi7xwa Library

  • Sep 2010 - Apr 2011

  Served diverse user groups at an interdisciplinary reference desk within an Aboriginal Studies-focused library and created online subject guides using UBC's content management system. Served diverse user groups at an interdisciplinary reference desk within an Aboriginal Studies-focused library and created online subject guides using UBC's content management system.



Environment and Climate Change Canada

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Librarian

  • May 2010 - Aug 2010

  Provided reference and ILL services to government clients and catalogued/classified over 1,500 bibliographic items in 4 months using SirsiDynix Horizon. Provided reference and ILL services to government clients and catalogued/classified over 1,500 bibliographic items in 4 months using SirsiDynix Horizon.