Experience

Ela Area Public Library District

• United States
• Libraries
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Children's Librarian

  • Jan 2021 - Present



Sycamore Public Library

• Sycamore, Illinois

• Youth and Teen Services Manager

  • Nov 2016 - Oct 2019

  Provide reference and reader’s advisory services to youth, teens, parents and teachers Create and facilitate new programs in areas of interest to children, teens, and families Hire, coach and lead team of 5 staff to deliver consistently excellent patron experiences Purchase and maintain all print and electronic material collections for patrons ages 0-18 Research, book, and coordinate presentations by performers Train and supervise youth volunteers, and assist library’s Teen Advisory Group Show less



Round Lake Area Public Library

• United States
• Libraries
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Bilingual Youth Library Assistant

  • Dec 2014 - Nov 2016

  • Assist youth, parents and other adults in selecting appropriate children’s materials • Supervise and instruct in the use of public computers and the online catalog • Develop child-friendly displays and promote materials to encourage use of library materials • Plan and lead weekly story time in Spanish to promote development of early literacy skills • Create and facilitate new programs in areas of interest to patrons • Aid Spanish-speaking patrons, as well as assist with translation of library information to increase accessibility for Spanish-speaking population • Assist with collection maintenance and development Show less



Sycamore Public Library

• Sycamore, IL

• Adult Reference Assistant

  • Feb 2014 - Dec 2014

  • Provide excellent customer service to patrons to help them feel comfortable and welcome • Clearly instruct patrons in the use of media, equipment and computer programs • Identify needs of patrons in order to direct them to various resources and materials • Create eye-catching displays to generate interest in new or different topics • Assist with collection maintenance and development • Provide excellent customer service to patrons to help them feel comfortable and welcome • Clearly instruct patrons in the use of media, equipment and computer programs • Identify needs of patrons in order to direct them to various resources and materials • Create eye-catching displays to generate interest in new or different topics • Assist with collection maintenance and development



Ben Gordon Center

• DeKalb, IL

• Bilingual Child Welfare Counselor

  • Dec 2010 - Dec 2014

  • Provide individual counseling and case management services to improve client functioning • Plan and facilitate psycho-educational support groups related to social skills, coping skill development, and parenting for children, teens and adults • Act as client advocate to coordinate services when interacting with school staff, behavioral healthcare hospitals, and other agencies to ensure each child receives support necessary to succeed • Research and link clients and family members to appropriate community resources to foster sense of support and involvement • Collaborate with staff members, other agencies, hospitals, and schools to assess functioning, evaluate effectiveness of current interventions, and implement additional services as needed Show less