Experience

Rosen Publishing Group

• Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President of Curriculum Solutions

  • Jul 2019 - Present

  Drove results for the development and execution of curriculum solutions. Created and led the development of curriculum-aligned products for English/language arts, social studies, science, and social and emotional learning. Provided sales and product presentations to targeted high-level stakeholders. Represented the organization as a speaker at multiple K-12 education conferences. Created and executed customer success training for different product lines. Served as the main point of contact for partnerships of third-party distribution products. Onboarded, trained, and led a team of sales personnel.• Managed, directed, and supported the customer success team for two adaptive reading platforms.• Served as product manager of curriculum-aligned reading programs with over $1M in sales in their first year.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including sales leadership, marketing, and operations, to improve marketing campaigns, create strategic plans, determine future product releases, and increase sales.• Use customer data to secure renewals and create new business opportunities to support sales in their goals.• Created and presented professional learning workshops on various educational topics, including but not limited to the science of reading, the use of text sets for cross-curricular learning, and using a literacy-based approach to social and emotional learning. Show less

• Associate Director of Curriculum Solutions

  • Mar 2017 - Jul 2019



NYC Department of Education

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

• Director of Library Services

  • Jul 2012 - Mar 2017

  Led a team of coordinators and support staff in daily operations, focused on the mission and goals of the district and library media program. Managed expenses within budget parameters. Played an integral role in establishing guidelines and standards for the district media library program and creating new library media centers through facility planning, collection acquisition, and training. Ensured compliance with applicable regulations related to school library media programs. Compiled and analyzed statistics related to office production, staffing, usage, and collections. Shared information and used it for planning and executing process improvements. • Managed, coached and mentored seventeen direct reports. • Provided professional learning activities for teachers, school librarians, and building and district leaders. • Launched MyLibraryNYC, a city-wide program, in partnership with three public libraries and the school district, serving 1600 schools, and created a new delivery model for library resources. • Planned and hosted an annual full-day conference for more than 600 teachers and librarians. • Forged partnerships with local universities to provide coursework at discounted prices for future school librarians. • Awarded two federal grants totaling over $1,200,000 and served as Principal Investigator. Show less



NEISD

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Library Services

  • Jul 2007 - Jul 2012

  Managed daily operations with similar responsibilities to those at the New York City Department of Education. Supported the creation of new library media centers by: 1) Ensuring adequate and functional facilities and furnishings for each center; 2) Acquiring basic collections of all types of media and ensuring the collections were processed and ready for use upon moving into the building; 3) Supporting new librarians, and 4) Providing guidance related to state laws that regulate school library media programs. Chaired the District Level Instructional Resources Materials Appeal Committee. • Created one of the first school district online libraries in the United States. • Recognized by the American Association of School Librarians with the National School Library Program of the Year Award for the North East Independent School District. Show less



University of North Texas

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Faculty

  • Jun 2007 - Jul 2012

  • Instruct courses in the online environment • Teach units of instruction to students in higher education programs as follows: o Present instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course o Respond to student questions o Participate in the college's assessment process o Validate that learning has taken place o Submit required reports • Plan learning activities and use teaching methods designed for a variety of learning styles to help students achieve course outcomes • Use course text, outlines, syllabi, and other curriculum materials in accordance with college and department guidelines • Participate in communications with the college, department, and team. Meet response deadlines as required Courses Taught: SLIS 5210 Organization and Control of Information Resources I SLIS 5720 Instructional Materials Production and Use SLIS 5208 Learning Resources Organization and Media Show less



Katy ISD

• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Junior High Lead Library Media Specialist

  • Aug 2006 - Jun 2007

  • Establish the guidelines and standards for the district library media program• Coordinate and communicate the district library media program with other administrators and department heads within the district• Plan, organize, and provide professional growth activities for all library media center personnel• Create, revise, and review the learning plan for staff development for publication by the staff development office• Interpret and communicate district goals, objectives, procedures, and budgetary guidelines to campus library media specialists• Provide leadership to district library media specialists in establishing guidelines and standards for the district learning resource center program and for print and non-print materials that meet state standards• Assist in creating and organizing new library media centers in the following ways: o Planning with appropriate persons as to assure adequate and functional facilities and furnishing for the learning resource center. o Facilitating the acquisition of basic collections of all types of media ensuring that the collections are processed and ready for use when the building is occupied o Providing leadership to new librarians as well as librarians assigned to a new library media center• Serve as a member of the District Level Instructional Resources Materials Appeal Committee• Perform specific duties and responsibilities of the campus library media specialist• Attend out-of-district professional library related meetings as the representative of the district Show less

• Library Media Specialist

  • Jul 2001 - Jun 2007

  • Teach curriculum-based, effective and age appropriate library skills that enhance student achievement utilizing effective teaching strategies and research techniques• Offer guidance to students and staff in the use of print and electronic resources• Manage the selection and acquisition, cataloging and processing, organization, circulation, maintenance and inventory of resources• Ensure that all students can proficiently locate, access, integrate, evaluate and communicate information and ideas• Provide opportunities that stimulate and enrich an appreciation of literature, intellectual freedom, social responsibility and life-long learning• Provide a systematically organized, cataloged and balanced collection of books, software and electronic resources that supports curriculum, satisfies the needs of a diverse student population and is based on Katy ISD Board approved selection policies• Maintain comprehensive MARC records employing established cataloging standards for both print and non-print materials• Prepare, administers and maintains current, accurate financial records following district budgetary guidelines• Manage a library media center that is aesthetically pleasing, age appropriate, user friendly and reflects the interests and needs of the students and staff• Train and directs library personnel effectively to support the needs of the library media center• Establish and maintains communication between students, staff, parents and the community through appropriate and accurate verbal and written communication• Provide staff development opportunities for teachers utilizing learning resources such as electronic databases and the Big6 research model• Actively participate in professional library organizations, staff development opportunities and attends meetings of other professional groups• Disseminate information regarding copyright regulations and plagiarism in addition to the district’s Acceptable Use Policy and guidelines for Internet use Show less



Lone Star College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Faculty, Reference Librarian

  • Jun 2003 - Jun 2007

  • Assists patrons on the selection, organization and interpretation of library materials • Answers reference questions in person or by telephone and conducts the needed research involved • Conducts education and training of patrons and patron groups • Reads and evaluates reviews and recommends selection of materials; continually reviews the collection for the purpose of removing old or infrequently used materials • Participates in materials selection for one or more subject fields • Monitors and suggests corrections to the online catalog • Plans and presents programs for children and adults • Gives book talks to library and to civic groups and writes book reviews • Attends professional meetings, pertinent workshops and serves on system-wide and professional committees • Responds to complaints and reports on the resolution or no resolution of the problem Show less



Alief ISD

• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Library Media Specialist

  • Jul 1998 - Jun 2001

  • Teach curriculum-based, effective and age appropriate library skills that enhance student achievement utilizing effective teaching strategies and research techniques• Offer guidance to students and staff in the use of print and electronic resources• Manage the selection and acquisition, cataloging and processing, organization, circulation, maintenance and inventory of resources• Ensure that all students can proficiently locate, access, integrate, evaluate and communicate information and ideas• Provide opportunities that stimulate and enrich an appreciation of literature, intellectual freedom, social responsibility and life-long learning• Provide a systematically organized, cataloged and balanced collection of books, software and electronic resources that supports curriculum, satisfies the needs of a diverse student population and is based on Alief ISD Board approved selection policies• Maintain comprehensive MARC records employing established cataloging standards for both print and non-print materials• Prepare, administers and maintains current, accurate financial records following district budgetary guidelines• Compile, maintains and files all reports, records and other documents required• Train and directs library personnel effectively to support the needs of the library media center• Establish and maintains communication between students, staff, parents and the community through appropriate and accurate verbal and written communication• Provide staff development opportunities for teachers utilizing campus and district learning resources and initiatives such as electronic databases and the Big6 research model• Actively participate in professional library organizations, staff development opportunities and attends meetings of other professional groups• Serve on pertinent campus and district committees• Disseminate information regarding copyright regulations and plagiarism in addition to the district’s AUP and guidelines for Internet use Show less

• Teacher - 5th Grade

  • Jul 1996 - Jun 1998

  • Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district curriculum program and show evidence of preparation• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administration regulations• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials and equipment that reflect accommodation for individual needs of students assigned• Use technology to strengthen the teaching and learning process• Consistently assess student achievement through formal and informal testing and use results to plan instructional activities• Present positive role model for students and support the mission of the school• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students• Manage student behavior and administer discipline• Create a safe environment• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents and community members• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records and other documents required Show less