Experience

Norwich Technical High School

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

• School Library Media Specialist

  • Dec 2020 - Present



Norwich Public Schools

• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Extended Core Coordinator for Library/Technology

  • Oct 2019 - Dec 2020

  Provides leadership, resource support and curriculum development assistance to the NPS Library/Technology Department (9 schools and 8 staff). Designs and implements Professional Development for staff. Provides leadership, resource support and curriculum development assistance to the NPS Library/Technology Department (9 schools and 8 staff). Designs and implements Professional Development for staff.



Kelly STEAM Magnet Middle School

• NPS School Library Media Specialist

  • Jun 2019 - Dec 2020

  • Supervises two STEAM Challenge classes with budget, provide teacher assistance and designs curriculum• Teach two enrichment classes with emphasis on library, makerspace and technology skills• Designs and implements push in services to teachers for inquiry based projects, literacy needs, and research assistance• Curates resources and programs based upon teacher needs• Created with students an engaging and active Makerspace Lab• Designed a website of resources for teachers and students• Actively work with the Technology department to procure digital resources that align with the CT Student Data Privacy Law• Uses Social Media to promote and share the creativity of students in the library space (in adherence to school district guidelines)



Teachers Global Studies Magnet Middle School and Wequonnoc Elementary School

• NPS School Library Media Specialist

  • Aug 2018 - Jun 2019

  • Taught classes to K-5 students: Robotics, Engineering Design, Digital Literacy, Coding, Typing, Library and Inquiry Research Skills • Redesigned the Library Commons to meet the changing needs of students and technology• Established a Global Studies Makerspace (including VR student experiences) • Taught classes to K-5 students: Robotics, Engineering Design, Digital Literacy, Coding, Typing, Library and Inquiry Research Skills • Redesigned the Library Commons to meet the changing needs of students and technology• Established a Global Studies Makerspace (including VR student experiences)



Colchester Public School District

• Substitute Teacher

  • Jan 2018 - Jun 2018

  Work throughout the Colchester School District as a substitute teacher.

• Library Media Internship

  • 2018 - 2018

  • Assisted "research/inquiry based and technology" classes (grades 3-5) • Attended library/technology district and curriculum meetings• Taught "When will I ever use that? Google Searches in Real Life" lesson to grade 5 • Refined the book collection through weeding/inventory• Implemented a special library program such as “Mystery in the Library”• Presented hands on experiences such as Google Expedition’s virtualtour of the Museum of Natural History• Assisted with evening activities that involved the school communitysuch as Digital Learning day



Plainfield High School

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• High School Teacher: Social Studies/Business

  • 2017 - 2018

  • Responsible for teaching Civics, Marketing, Economics, Business Law andBusiness Personal Finance classes (all classes used the Edmodo digital platform)• Used checkology.org modules in the classroom to educate students aboutdigital literacy• Volunteered with Future Business Leaders of America, PHS School Store andPHS Carl C. Perkins Committee• Attended EdTech Summit • Responsible for teaching Civics, Marketing, Economics, Business Law andBusiness Personal Finance classes (all classes used the Edmodo digital platform)• Used checkology.org modules in the classroom to educate students aboutdigital literacy• Volunteered with Future Business Leaders of America, PHS School Store andPHS Carl C. Perkins Committee• Attended EdTech Summit



Griswold Public School District

• Middle School Social Studies Teacher

  • 2005 - 2017

  • Responsible for the creation of engaging history lesson units followingcurriculum and social studies/history common core standards.• Engaged in the creation, implementation and reflection of interdisciplinary lessons with ateam of teachers• Taught digital literacy and research skills that aid students in their 21st centurylearning experiences (8th grade capstone project)• Supervised a Student Teacher• Helped to create/lead the school's use of the SRBI model to fit our student needs. • Faculty Advisor- co-advised Student Council; worked with student projects thatled to food drives, student elections, student leadership conferences, andschool-wide assembliesTeaching American History Project (Federal Grant)- EASTCONN- 6 yearsNational Endowment for Humanities Summer Two Week SeminarsJim Crow Laws and Huck Finn (Mark Twain Museum) Connecticut and its Complicit Slavery (Yale University)



Rainbow Center for Children and Families

• Teacher

  • 2001 - 2005

  *Assisted the center in obtaining NAEYC accreditation*Taught and created curriculum plans in various classrooms: preschool, kindergarten and toddler room*Worked one to one with special needs (emotional and behavioral) students in Preschool and Kindergarten classroom *Assisted the center in obtaining NAEYC accreditation*Taught and created curriculum plans in various classrooms: preschool, kindergarten and toddler room*Worked one to one with special needs (emotional and behavioral) students in Preschool and Kindergarten classroom



Edwards Signaling

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

• Marketing Assistant

  • 2000 - 2001

  • Provide direct customer service to distributors and end users• Created and implemented a National Distribution List for email newsletter • Coordinated and supervised the fulfillment of literature requests with contractors• Updated the marketing section of the website • Provide direct customer service to distributors and end users• Created and implemented a National Distribution List for email newsletter • Coordinated and supervised the fulfillment of literature requests with contractors• Updated the marketing section of the website