Experience

Chesterfield County Public Library

• United States
• Libraries
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Librarian

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  Reference librarian for patrons of all ages; specialist in teen services. Teach research skills one-on-one and to homeschool classes by appointment.Volunteer coordinator for Bon Air branch; interviewing, training, scheduling, and managing a group of high school and adult volunteers. Co-mentor for James River High School Leadership program intern in Spring 2023.Evening and weekend librarian-in-charge supervising 2-3 paraprofessionals; addressing any escalated patron concerns, and securely opening and closing the building. Show less

• Librarian

  • Nov 2021 - Jun 2022

  Reference librarian for patrons of all ages; specialist in teen services. Taught research skills one-on-one and to homeschool classes by appointment. Presented at the fall 2021 Virginia Library Association conference on Movement Rhymes and Gross-Motor Development (Lightning Talk)Revitalized dormant connection to schools; active presence promoting programs at Bailey Bridge Middle, Manchester Middle, and Manchester High Schools. Assisted in mentoring and training a high school intern from CCPS, including co-creating passive programs and displays for teens. Led Adult Book Club. Evening and weekend librarian-in-charge. Show less

• Librarian

  • Aug 2016 - Nov 2021

  Early literacy and story time specialist for the Midlothian branch. Expanded weekly ST offerings pre-pandemic from two to four with an average attendance of 60 per session. Reference librarian for patrons of all ages, with a special focus on children and families. Liaison to local school libraries, including J.B. Watkins Elementary, Old Hundred Elementary, and Midlothian Middle School.Founding member of Outdoor Early Literacy Team established during the pandemic; author of a project proposal to install a permanent StoryWalk in the Chesterfield area. Long-time collaborative member of the Early Literacy Learning Circle; participation on Strategic Plan committee.Evening and weekend librarian-in-charge supervising 2-3 paraprofessionals, addressing any escalated patron concerns, and securely opening and closing the building. Created monthly outreach program to serve homebound senior residents of the Chesterfield Heights retirement community. Show less



St. Stephen's Episcopal Church

• Richmond, Virginia, United States

• Assistant Preschool Teacher

  • Sep 2015 - May 2016

  Assistant teacher to the Red Room (three year old program). Co-developed and co-taught in a play-focused learning environment where lessons focused on social and emotional development and pre-kindergarten skills. Developed and led the Little Shepherds religious formation program for the preschool, which blended elements of storytelling and Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. Assistant teacher to the Red Room (three year old program). Co-developed and co-taught in a play-focused learning environment where lessons focused on social and emotional development and pre-kindergarten skills. Developed and led the Little Shepherds religious formation program for the preschool, which blended elements of storytelling and Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.



St. Stephen's Episcopal Church

• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Children's Ministry

  • May 2014 - May 2015

  Structured a formation program blended between Catechesis of the Good Shepherd and traditional Sunday School. Recruited, trained, scheduled and supervised volunteer teachers for ages 2 through elementary. Collaborated with clergy and staff to plan various parish programs and large-scale events.

• Bookshop Administrator

  • Nov 2012 - May 2014

  Selected and ordered books and other resources through Ingram; fully automated the bookshop using Anthology POS; trained and scheduled volunteer staff; co-managed speaker events with Anne Lamott and Barbara Brown Taylor.



Grandview Heights Public Library

• United States
• Libraries
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Children's Librarian

  • Jun 2004 - Feb 2008

  Planned and presented programs and story times for infants through 5th grade; expanded outreach programming and monthly book deliveries to local preschools and daycares; selected and ordered all books and materials for infants through 5th grade according to collection development and and budgetary policies; served children and families in all capacities at a combination reference/circulation desk, with a special focus on reader's advisory for children, tweens, and teens. Planned and presented programs and story times for infants through 5th grade; expanded outreach programming and monthly book deliveries to local preschools and daycares; selected and ordered all books and materials for infants through 5th grade according to collection development and and budgetary policies; served children and families in all capacities at a combination reference/circulation desk, with a special focus on reader's advisory for children, tweens, and teens.



The Ohio State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• TA/Instructor

  • Aug 2000 - Feb 2001

  Before obtaining my MLIS through Kent State, I briefly pursued an M.A. in English at The Ohio State University. While enrolled, I taught two quarters of Freshman Composition, instructing students in descriptive, narrative, and expository writing. I also instructed students on basic research (including citing sources) and constructing an argument. Before obtaining my MLIS through Kent State, I briefly pursued an M.A. in English at The Ohio State University. While enrolled, I taught two quarters of Freshman Composition, instructing students in descriptive, narrative, and expository writing. I also instructed students on basic research (including citing sources) and constructing an argument.