K-8 Librarian

• Aug 2016 - Present

Planned and carried out lessons on library resources, media literacy, and research skills for over 900 students ages 5-14 Collaborated with teachers to teach literacy, media and research skills Assisted students and teachers with selection and implementation of appropriate library materials for their needs Selected materials for library collection by assessing areas of need, reviewing relevant publications, and incorporating patron feedback Managed library operating budget Maintained collection and physical library space Circulated approximately 200 items per day Implemented new technology in the library, such as audiobooks Planned library events, such as author visits and family nights Recruited and supervised volunteers Partnered with local public library to promote literacy Promoted library services through creation of website and social media accounts Show less

Freelance Tutor

• Sep 2012 - Sep 2018

Tutored students for the SAT, Algebra 2, English Language Skills, and other subjects. Used effective student-centered teaching methods to help students achieve their goals. Tutored students for the SAT, Algebra 2, English Language Skills, and other subjects. Used effective student-centered teaching methods to help students achieve their goals.

Temporary Access Services Assistant

• Jun 2016 - Jul 2016

Opened library each day. Processing incoming and outgoing material and requests. Responded to questions from patrons over phone, email, in-person and through website. Filled requests for business cases. Staffed circulation desk. Opened library each day. Processing incoming and outgoing material and requests. Responded to questions from patrons over phone, email, in-person and through website. Filled requests for business cases. Staffed circulation desk.

Library Fellow

• Sep 2015 - May 2016

-One of five residents for NDSR Boston -Performed assessment of the Harvard Digital Repository Services -Inventoried existing documentation, policies, and practices and identified gaps -Interviewed staff members about existing practices and documentation -Analyzed results to identify areas needing improvement -Communicated findings in a concise and clear manner -Served as part of a University committee which planned outreach activities for ALA Preservation Week. -Planned events for NDSR residents and alumni, working with other residents and independently -Shared experiences through blog posts, events and conference presentations Show less

Online Course Producer/Project Manager

• 2014 - 2015

• Managed an online course, "What's Your Big Idea?", in which more than 20,000 students were enrolled• Ensured that all deadlines and objectives were met, and that all course material was posted in a timely manner.• Supervised one teaching assistant and two volunteer assistants• Responded to questions from students in a timely manner.• Organized and led weekly meetings with course instructors to keep them abreast of any changes and developments in the course.• Served as point person for the project team, including professors and university staff• Resolved technical issues Show less

Teaching Assistant, MOOC

• Jan 2014 - Apr 2014

• Served as a teaching assistant for an online course, "What's Your Big Idea?", in which more than 30,000 students were enrolled, one of the first of its kind at the University• Responded to questions from students in a timely manner• Helped students to troubleshoot technical difficulties• Organized course events, such as weekly Google Hangouts

Graduate Library Assistant, Media Resources Center

• 2014 - 2014

• Provided instruction and assistance to patrons using Media Resources Center, a video and multimedia facility in the Library. Provided instruction on and assistance with audiovisual software and equipment.Developed expertise in audiovisual software, such as Adobe Premiere.• Operated audiovisual equipment, such as video and audio conversion equipment.• Created instructional videos and LibGuides to provide assistance to patrons using audiovisual equipment. Planned, filmed and edited all videos.• Responded to in-person, phone and email questions from patrons in a professional and timely manner Show less

Graduate Assistant for Carolina Digital Humanities Initiative

• 2013 - 2014

• Researched digital humanities technologies, events, courses, projects, key partnerships and new opportunities for the Initiative. Reported these findings to colleagues.• Responded to student inquiries about Graduate Certificate in the Digital Humanities.• Maintained WordPress website for the Initiative. • Researched digital humanities tools, such as timeline tools. Created a list of these tools as a resource for scholars, and posted this list on website.

Graduate Research Assistant

• 2013 - 2013

-Served as Graduate Research Assistant to Professor Rachel Willis-Created WordPress website for Dr. Willis' American Studies course-Recovered archived website materials from previous iterations of the course website and combined them all into one comprehensive website-Assisted undergraduate student with archival research. Suggested search strategies and provided instruction on using finding aids.

Graduate Assistant for Archival Processing

• 2012 - 2013

• Arranged and described materials of varying size and scope, working both independently and collaboratively• Created and executed processing plans for collections• Adhered to professional standards, such as DACS.• Created DACS-compliant finding aids• Encoded finding aids using XML and EAD• Wrote documentation for internal wikis and blog.• Occasionally assisted with processing in the visual materials archives

Assistant Manager

• 2014 - 2014

-Served as Assistant Manager for Project Puffin Visitors Center, an education center part of the National Audubon Society -Educated visitors about conservation efforts and encouraged visitors to support Audubon's mission -Answered questions from up to 200 visitors daily -Operated retail point-of-sale system and maintained records of financial transactions. -Served as Assistant Manager for Project Puffin Visitors Center, an education center part of the National Audubon Society -Educated visitors about conservation efforts and encouraged visitors to support Audubon's mission -Answered questions from up to 200 visitors daily -Operated retail point-of-sale system and maintained records of financial transactions.

Manuscripts Processing Assistant/Public Services Intern

• Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

• Served as part of committee which planned and carried out a large public exhibit.• Created the library’s first online exhibit in Omeka which resulted in wider access to exhibit materials.• Trained other library staff members in Omeka.• Processed large collection of newsletters and encoded finding aid using EAD and DACS.• Assisted with processing of other collections, such as by removing delicate materials, flagging materials, and redacting materials.• Redacted materials containing confidential information. Show less

Omeka Intern

• Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

• Migrated legacy HTML exhibits to new exhibit platform in Omeka• Applied Dublin Core metadata schema to digital objects in exhibit• Scanned images, checked for quality and entered information about images into database

Program Facilitator

• 2012 - 2012

• Provided instructional support during the Museum's summer youth art camp programs for children ages 6-14. Provided classroom management assistance to teachers in a class of twenty students • Coordinated class visits to museum galleries and worked with museum security. • Coordinated course events, such as weekly events for student’s parents. • Supervised 3-5 volunteers • Provided instructional support during the Museum's summer youth art camp programs for children ages 6-14. Provided classroom management assistance to teachers in a class of twenty students • Coordinated class visits to museum galleries and worked with museum security. • Coordinated course events, such as weekly events for student’s parents. • Supervised 3-5 volunteers

Archives Processing Assistant

• 2011 - 2012

• Assisted with the processing of a large, complex 20th century manuscript collection, approximately 700 linear feet • Created lists of contents of the collection • Organized materials by subject matter and year • Removed materials containing confidential information. • Assisted with the processing of a large, complex 20th century manuscript collection, approximately 700 linear feet • Created lists of contents of the collection • Organized materials by subject matter and year • Removed materials containing confidential information.

Spanish Language Counselor/Lifeguard

• 2009 - 2010

-Supervised campers ages 8-18 in an immersive language program -Worked independently and collaboratively with other counselors to plan daily activities -Planned and taught daily Spanish language lessons -Supervised campers ages 8-18 in an immersive language program -Worked independently and collaboratively with other counselors to plan daily activities -Planned and taught daily Spanish language lessons

Student Assistant

• 2008 - 2008