Resume


 * Education**

Master’s degree in Library and Information Science & K-12 Certification • GPA: 3.97 MLS completed August 2009 • K-12 Certification projected completion: May 2010
 * University of Illinois, Champaign, Illinois**

Bachelor of Arts: Major in English Literature, Minor in Spanish • Graduated May 2005 Overall GPA: 3.37 • GPA in Major: 3.6 • GPA in Minor: 3.6
 * Miami University, Oxford, Ohio**

**Experience**

//Student Teacher// (March 2010 – Present) Created lesson plans and taught technology-rich lessons to students in grades K through 5. Worked closely with Teacher-on-Assignment to educate area librarians and rewrite district LMC standards. Collaborated with staff, created new collection development strategies and instilled technology and information literacy skills in students.
 * Olive Mary-Stitt Elementary School, Library Media Center**

//Student Teacher// (January 2010 – present) In a fast-paced media center serving 2,800 students, assisted students, teachers, and staff, developed pathfinders and online resources and aided in collection maintenance. Worked with students to troubleshoot technology and curriculum issues and fostered an environment conducive to learning and promoting student engagement.
 * Maine South High School, Library Resource Center**

//Practicum Student Teacher// (August 2009 - December 2009) Worked collaboratively with head librarian to meet instructional goals and develop a curriculum that responds to diverse needs of K through 8 students. Created lesson plans including book talks and read-alouds and executed a successful book fair. Participated in school disciplinary committee and helped facilitate new behavioral system.
 * Chase Elementary School, Media Center**

//Storytime Outreach Intern// (May 2008 - August 2008) Created and performed Storytime Programs for young children in low-income schools and daycares throughout the community. Received extensive training in storytelling, audience involvement, classroom management, enthusiasm and book selection. Read books, sang songs, performed puppet shows and was otherwise silly.
 * Oak Park Public Library, Youth Services**

//Production Manager// (August 2005 - May 2008) Ensured accuracy of advertisements in five different magazines in a fast-past, deadline-oriented environment. Served as managing editor, layout director and content manager for Harley Davidson magazine. Trained and managed new employees, handled accounting, customer service and billing.
 * Hendon Publishing Company**

**Activities and Volunteer Teaching**

//Team Coordinator – ESL at Logan Square// (April 2007 – present) Serve as sole leader for a group of volunteers teaching English-as-a-Second-Language students. Recruit, sign up and orient new volunteers to the program, facilitate interaction between volunteers and students and maintain a cooperative and collaborative learning environment.
 * Chicago Cares**

//Reading Buddy// (January 2009 – present) Participate in weekly reading with partners of various ages, reading levels and English speaking proficiencies. Develop a curriculum that supports critical thinking skills and a passion for reading.
 * Open Books**

**Professional Organizations**

American Library Association Illinois Library Association