Experience

DC Public Library

• United States
• Libraries
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Children's Librarian

  • Sep 2021 - Present



Baltimore County Public Schools

• Reisterstown, Maryland, United States

• School Library Media Specialist

  • Aug 2019 - Dec 2019

  Designed and delivered lessons on library information and technology to K-5 students in an elementary school. Developed and maintained a diverse collection of library materials. Performed a collection-wide weeding program to rebalance and restore the collection to current standards. Wrote a collection development plan and ordered new library materials. Coordinated with community partners for special events. Researched and fulfilled teacher requests for information. Designed and delivered lessons on library information and technology to K-5 students in an elementary school. Developed and maintained a diverse collection of library materials. Performed a collection-wide weeding program to rebalance and restore the collection to current standards. Wrote a collection development plan and ordered new library materials. Coordinated with community partners for special events. Researched and fulfilled teacher requests for information.



Baltimore City Public Schools

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Educator, Teacher Trainer and Librarian

  • Sep 1998 - Jul 2019

  Designed and delivered lesson plans to high school students in newcomer English and Social Studies classes. Created assessments and evaluations for students in the ESL program. Taught research and writing to ESOL students in the library setting. Developed and presented library information skills and technology lessons to students in grades K-8. Developed and maintained a diverse collection of library media center materials. Modeled enthusiastic use of books and other media as sources of pleasure and information. Researched and shared the most current information technology lessons and opportunities with teachers. Wrote grants and planned special events to procure and promote library resources Coordinated periodic reviews of the Title I program to determine eligibility criteria and adherence to federal law. Planned and delivered instruction according to the Common Core State Standards. Conducted needs assessments and evaluation of student progress by analyzing data. Designed and delivered professional development to all teachers. Planned and implemented parent involvement workshops. Analyzed student data and prepared materials for teachers to address student deficiencies. Designed and delivered professional development to language arts, reading and content area teachers. Created and scored student standards-based assessments and analyzed data for teachers. Designed and demonstrated lessons for teachers in the reading workshop format. Researched, ordered and created teaching resources and materials. Mentored and coached new teachers. Developed and implemented reading incentive programs and operated a student reading room for pleasure reading. Designed and implemented curriculum and instructional materials. Met with parents through school and home visits. Coordinated a Student Literacy Committee. Wrote curriculum materials for the BCPSS Office of English. Assessed student progress and wrote evaluation reports. Show less



Civic Works

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community Development Coordinator

  • Oct 1997 - Jul 1998

  Organized community residents to get involved with youth Americorps projects in their neighborhoods. Provided training for youth corps members and staff in conflict resolution and community building. Wrote grants and coordinated with city agencies and service providers. Organized community residents to get involved with youth Americorps projects in their neighborhoods. Provided training for youth corps members and staff in conflict resolution and community building. Wrote grants and coordinated with city agencies and service providers.



Clark County Neighborhood Justice Center

• School Mediation Coordinator

  • Aug 1993 - Jul 1997

  Conducted experience-based training in conflict resolution and peer mediation for students, staff and others at 41 sites. Designed and wrote curriculum and program materials. Managed federal and state grants of more than $140,000. Facilitated school and community collaborations through collaborations with other service agencies. Conducted audits of site-based programs to ensure compliance with program standards. Conducted experience-based training in conflict resolution and peer mediation for students, staff and others at 41 sites. Designed and wrote curriculum and program materials. Managed federal and state grants of more than $140,000. Facilitated school and community collaborations through collaborations with other service agencies. Conducted audits of site-based programs to ensure compliance with program standards.



Reading Is Fundamental

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Specialist

  • Jun 1990 - Jun 1993

  Provided technical assistance and training to schools and community groups in designing motivational reading programs. Conducted needs assessments and recommended grant funding. Planned and helped implement special events. Designed program training materials and wrote evaluation reports. Facilitated group seminars and meetings to coordinate and plan programs. Planned and presented conference presentations and special events. Provided technical assistance and training to schools and community groups in designing motivational reading programs. Conducted needs assessments and recommended grant funding. Planned and helped implement special events. Designed program training materials and wrote evaluation reports. Facilitated group seminars and meetings to coordinate and plan programs. Planned and presented conference presentations and special events.



School for International Training

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Academic Coordinator

  • Sep 1987 - Jun 1989

  Coordinated an experiential learning program in Kathmandu, Nepal for American college students. Organized a lecture series and taught a field studies seminar. Counseled students on academic studies and cross-cultural adjustment. Managed program budget and expenditures and completed student evaluations. Coordinated an experiential learning program in Kathmandu, Nepal for American college students. Organized a lecture series and taught a field studies seminar. Counseled students on academic studies and cross-cultural adjustment. Managed program budget and expenditures and completed student evaluations.



Peace Corps Kathmandu Nepal

• Teacher and Teacher Trainer

  • Sep 1984 - Dec 1986

  Taught English in a village school to students in third through tenth grade. Designed and implemented teacher trainings for Nepali English teachers. Designed and wrote a teacher's guide for a 4th grade English textbook. Assisted students in obtaining scholarships and educational opportunities. Taught English in a village school to students in third through tenth grade. Designed and implemented teacher trainings for Nepali English teachers. Designed and wrote a teacher's guide for a 4th grade English textbook. Assisted students in obtaining scholarships and educational opportunities.