Experience

Flintridge Preparatory School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Librarian

  • Aug 2018 - Present

  Part of a dynamic team of Prep librarians in this closely-knit 7-12 community. During my first year, I: - Provided yearlong research instruction and created a partial homework curriculum for a 9th grade World History class - Installed creative book displays to promote recreational reading - Brought curated book carts into classes to highlight curricular themes - Initiated a recataloging and relabeling effort in various areas of the fiction and non-fiction collections to improve user experience - Assisted Head Librarian with book selection, scheduling, library policy, directing parent and student volunteers, and hosting programs. Advisor to the Library Design Committee, Anime Club, and Dungeons & Dragons Club; faculty supporter of Sexuality And Gender Acceptance (SAGA). Show less



Milken Community School

• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Librarian

  • Aug 2014 - Aug 2018

  Milken Community Schools is an independent Jewish college-preparatory institution serving grades 7-12. • Increased fiction circulation through engaging displays, reader's advisory, and a well-attended monthly book club for students and faculty. • Planned and hosted events with notable authors and poets: Aimee Bender, Nicola Yoon, Sonya Sones, Robyn Schneider, John Corey Whaley. • Supported student research through in-class database presentations, course- or project-specific resource guides, and one-on-one research and citation appointments. • Collaborated with library director and department chairs to develop information literacy benchmarks by grade level, and to implement a series of library orientation lessons for all 9th grade students. • Led a working group in preparing self-study report for the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). • Advisor to: gay-straight alliance, book club, Alternate Universe (zine production club), geek club, concert orchestra, senior class advisory. Show less



Griffith Observatory

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Museum Guide

  • Jul 2012 - Aug 2018

  • Interpret astronomy information for the general public. Give informational talks, both one-on-one and to large groups. Answer patrons' questions. • Instruct and supervise fifth graders from public and private schools across Southern California (groups of 30-70). Deliver the lecture and live demonstration "Let's Make a Comet!" for an audience of 200. • Demonstrate exhibits such as the Tesla coil, Foucault pendulum, and solar telescope. • Assist in preservation of historic building and exhibits. Show less



Windward School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Library Assistant

  • Jun 2014 - Jul 2014

  • Weeded nonfiction section to ensure quality, currency, and condition of the collection. Recommended and purchased new books to support the curricular needs and personal interests of the students. • Inventoried the collection and created an order list for reserve textbooks. • Researched updated version of our library management software, Destiny 12.0. Set up new search options and troubleshot problems. • Weeded nonfiction section to ensure quality, currency, and condition of the collection. Recommended and purchased new books to support the curricular needs and personal interests of the students. • Inventoried the collection and created an order list for reserve textbooks. • Researched updated version of our library management software, Destiny 12.0. Set up new search options and troubleshot problems.



Los Angeles City College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Reference Intern

  • Mar 2014 - Jun 2014

  • Provided reference services to LACC students, faculty, and community members. • Performed one-on-one information literacy instruction on topics including databases, computer applications, citation formats, and library orientation. • Provided reference services to LACC students, faculty, and community members. • Performed one-on-one information literacy instruction on topics including databases, computer applications, citation formats, and library orientation.



Windward School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) Apprentice

  • Sep 2013 - Mar 2014

  Intern in an unquiet library and media center for this independent 7-12th grade school. • Performed information literacy instruction for grades 7-12, demonstrating how to navigate online databases, manage citations, and evaluate sources. • Collaborated with teachers and IT team to plan and assess instruction sessions. Facilitated group work and discussion in classrooms. • Provided YA reader’s advisory, reference, and circulation activities. • Promoted reading through engaging book displays. Show less



Santa Monica Public Library

• United States
• Facilities Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Youth Services Intern

  • Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  • Assisted an understaffed department during the busy summer season, often managing the youth reference desk alone. • Collection Development: weeded the children's nonfiction section to ensure quality of science books; worked with library selectors in recommending updated versions to order. • Assisted with special events and programming, including a teen writers' day with local YA authors. • Promoted reading through reader's advisory services for children, teens, and parents ; facilitated sign-ups for the summer reading program. Show less