Experience

Huston-Tillotson University - Austin, Texas

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Library Services

  • Aug 2022 - Present



IDEA Public Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Reading Intervention Teacher College Prep

  • Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  A reading interventionist teaches reading skills to students struggling with literacy. As a reading interventionist, I help students learn the basics of reading, such as learning letters and sounds, and progress in their reading skills. My job duties include consulting with classroom teachers about students' needs, designing assessments and curriculum to help students improve their skills, and working one-on-one with individuals to ensure that they are receiving effective interventions.

• ELA Grade 8 Teacher Librarian

  • Jul 2021 - Jun 2022

  .Assist students in developing appropriate skills in writing, reading, viewing, word knowledge, listening, research, and speaking skills, which prepare them for a more independent role as they advance to high school.• Develop sound skills and strategies for students in reading comprehension and English Language for Grade level 8.• Support a balance of on-grade level and differentiated instruction.• Connect classroom instruction to TEA standards for grade 8, which leads to a coherent path within the grade.• Experience using and teaching standard technology supported by academic libraries, such as Adobe Creative Suite, citation management tools, analytic software, and others• Develop lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the division’s basic instructional philosophy. • Provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students. • Evaluate academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports, checklists, grades, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary.• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment. • Communicate with parents and school counselors on student progress. • Participate in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities. • Administer testing in accordance with division testing practices. Show less



Del Valle High School

• Austin, Texas, United States

• Librarian (Substitute)

  • Aug 2020 - Jul 2021

  .Provided visionary leadership in learning resources and instructional support to work with students, faculties, families and communities. •Provided all students and faculty with an enriched library environment containing a wide variety and range of materials that will invite intellectual growth, promote literacy and technology integration into the teaching and learning process. • Provided services and resources that allow students opportunities to develop skills in locating, evaluating, synthesizing and using information to solve problems. • Advanced knowledge and experience of current library practices. • Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills. • Competence in use of current library technology. • Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and learning. • Taught Information Literacy and Research Skills Instruction. • Supported students with library, writing and research services available on campus. • Helped students identify strategies for learning related to the development of good study habits, note and test taking. • Initiated, led and helped resolve conversations and conflicts with students on issues and challenges that include time management, stress management, sexual health, social justice, the current political climate, study strategies and financial management. • Helped students explore opportunities for virtual college engagement and community service. • Helped students to prepare and present virtual and in-class projects grounded in research and examination. • Helped students connect with the appropriate faculty and staff members when they need additional resources to help them be academically, socially, and mentally successful as they prepare for their college careers. Show less



Dillard University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of Library Services and First Year Seminar Virtual Instructor

  • Jul 2008 - Aug 2020

  •Provided leadership in developing and enhancing library operations (technical & public), strategic, policy planning, and promoting outreach and fundraising efforts of library services to the Dillard University community. •Worked and collaborated w/deans, department chairs, faculty, staff, students, & other administrators to implement the Library's mission, vision, and philosophy throughout the DU community. •Managed and supervised the Public and Technical Services Teams, which included all library functions: The Faculty Professional Development Learning Center, the VOYAGER/LIBRARYWORLD LMS integrated automated library systems, instructional technology tools & resources, data analysis and library financial reporting, cataloging using the OCLC system, reference, circulation/reserves, info. lit. instruction, open educational resources, videoconferencing, interlibrary loan and archives & special collections. •Collected, assessed, analyzed and rated monthly status reports and professional faculty librarians’/paraprofessionals academic annual plans for quarterly and yearly performance planning and evaluations. •Coordinated with the Director of Instructional Technology and the Director of Faculty Professional Development in educating faculty and students on resources and services related to research data management, scholarly writing and research, copyright policy and procedures, open access resources, open journal and article resources, open educational resources, licensing, intellectual property and other digital initiatives. •Collaborated with the Office of Research, Sponsored Programs and Institutional Advancement on assisting the library and university faculty with seeking and applying for research grants for technology, data management and digitization of Archives and Special Collections. •Responsible for statistical reports of library systems and customer usage, management and maintenance and served as Library Outreach and Community Services Coordinator. Show less



City of Austin Public Library G.W. Carver Branch

• Austin, Texas, United States

• Branch Manager and Head Librarian

  • Jun 2005 - Jul 2008

  •Developed long and short-term strategic plans. •Assisted in development of budget and grant applications, may direct or monitor work unit expenditures. •Provided input into the development of policies and procedures for library. •Coordinated system-wide library activities, such as collection development, acquisitions, cataloging, processing, mending, withdrawals, recycling of books, and circulation support. •Advised library staff on library procedures and issues, including selection, collection development, cataloging and classification, processing, intellectual freedom, and/or preservation. •Provided outreach services to the public. •Directed and developed public relations for work unit activities. •Selected library materials and developed collections for system, branch, or special collections. •Provided original cataloging in all formats, using the SIRSI/DYNIX integrated library system. •Compiled bibliographies. •Planned, developed, and managed work-unit fund raising activities and administered spending of donations. Show less



City of Austin Public Libraries GW Carver Branch

• Austin, Texas, United States

• Managing Librarian and Branch Manager

  • Jun 2005 - Jul 2008

  •Developed long and short-term strategic plans. •Assisted in development of budget and grant applications, may direct or monitor work unit expenditures. •Provided input into the development of policies and procedures for library. •Coordinated system-wide library activities, such as collection development, acquisitions, cataloging, processing, mending, withdrawals, recycling of books, and circulation support. •Advised library staff on library procedures and issues, including selection, collection development, cataloging and classification, processing, intellectual freedom, and/or preservation. •Provided outreach services to the public. •Directed and developed public relations for work unit activities. •Selected library materials and developed collections for system, branch, or special collections. •Provided original cataloging in all formats, using the SIRSI/DYNIX integrated library system. •Compiled bibliographies. •Planned, developed, and managed work-unit fund raising activities and administered spending of donations. Show less



Texas College

• Director Of Library Services

  • Aug 2003 - Jun 2005

  •Provided overall coordination and leadership in establishing and implementing the mission, goals, and strategic direction of the library. •Responsible for the overall administration, operation and on-going development of the library. •Responsible for hiring, supervising and developing the personnel who staffed the library. •Planned, defended and administered the library’s budget and was responsible for guiding the establishment of library policies and procedures to ensure high quality services to the community which the library served. 5•Responsible for coordinating the assessment of library services and for keeping abreast of changes in information literacy and electronic resources. •Responsible for understanding current technological applications in libraries, knowledge of curriculum, teaching methods, diversity issues, and the higher education process as these related to library needs and services. Show less

• Director Of Library Services

  • Aug 2003 - Jun 2005

  •Provided overall coordination and leadership in establishing and implementing the mission, goals, and strategic direction of the library. •Responsible for the overall administration, operation and on-going development of the library. •Responsible for hiring, supervising and developing the personnel who staffed the library. •Planned, defended and administered the library’s budget and was responsible for guiding the establishment of library policies and procedures to ensure high quality services to the community which the library served. 5•Responsible for coordinating the assessment of library services and for keeping abreast of changes in information literacy and electronic resources. •Responsible for understanding current technological applications in libraries, knowledge of curriculum, teaching methods, diversity issues, and the higher education process as these related to library needs and services. Show less



Dell Computers

• India
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• IT Librarian & Communications/Records Specialist

  • Dec 1996 - Oct 2002

  •Conducted research using online knowledge-based computer databases, the Internet, CD-ROM resources and print materials.•Conducted technical, marketing, consumer industries, telecom and company research and analysis. •Researched internal and external I/T resources, compiled results, and prepared abstract materials for the I/T department.•Supported I/T with company, sales and industrial research and analysis for the office of the chief information officer and his executive team of I/T vice-presidents, directors and managers. •Coordinated company records collecting, cataloging and archiving. •Managed, updated and maintained all I/T distribution contact lists.•Managed library resources and materials.•Conducted database design and management.•Conducted website development and maintenance.•Conducted technical and business communications writing.•Coordinated business briefings, event planning and budgetary management for the Office of the CIO.•Worked with digital video recording and editing.•Supported library and information management databases. Show less

• IT Librarian & Communications/Records Specialist

  • Dec 1996 - Oct 2002

  •Conducted research using online knowledge-based computer databases, the Internet, CD-ROM resources and print materials.•Conducted technical, marketing, consumer industries, telecom and company research and analysis. •Researched internal and external I/T resources, compiled results, and prepared abstract materials for the I/T department.•Supported I/T with company, sales and industrial research and analysis for the office of the chief information officer and his executive team of I/T vice-presidents, directors and managers. •Coordinated company records collecting, cataloging and archiving. •Managed, updated and maintained all I/T distribution contact lists.•Managed library resources and materials.•Conducted database design and management.•Conducted website development and maintenance.•Conducted technical and business communications writing.•Coordinated business briefings, event planning and budgetary management for the Office of the CIO.•Worked with digital video recording and editing.•Supported library and information management databases. Show less



3M Information Services

• Austin, Texas, United States

• Library Intern

  • Jun 1995 - Jun 1996

  •Provided Ready-Reference and research for business and technical employees. •Cataloged and maintained pamphlet, tape, and vendor materials. •Performed Circulation and other related library staff duties •Provided Ready-Reference and research for business and technical employees. •Cataloged and maintained pamphlet, tape, and vendor materials. •Performed Circulation and other related library staff duties



Austin Community College - Rio Grande Campus Library

• Austin, Texas, United States

• Library Technical Staff Assistant

  • Aug 1994 - Apr 1995

  •Assisted Library Technical Services Supervisor and Professors with Computer-Aided training and technology. •Assisted with design of online programs to assist instructors with computer-aided training. . Assistant to Dean of Austin Community College Libraries. •Assisted Library Technical Services Supervisor and Professors with Computer-Aided training and technology. •Assisted with design of online programs to assist instructors with computer-aided training. . Assistant to Dean of Austin Community College Libraries.