Education

MLIS, University of Rhode Island, Graduate School of Library and Information Studies.
Kingston, Rhode Island 02881.

Relevant coursework through the School Library Media Specialist Program

1997 - 2001 (January)

Bachelor of Arts in History, Bridgewater State College.
Bridgewater, Massachusetts 02325.

Relevant coursework in History and Secondary Education

Graduated Summa Cum Laude (GPA : 3.838)

Practicum completed at Norton High School, Norton, Massachusetts 02766 (Fall 2000)

Massachusetts Educatorís Certification (#367307)

Experience with Emphasis on Librarianship

Library Assistant, Dorothy L. Beckwith Middle School.
Rehoboth, Massachusetts 02769.
Assistant librarian in a middle school serving grades five through eight.
Specific duties include:

Operate circulation desk

Assist students and faculty members with library/multimedia inquiries

Teach cooperatively reference, keyboarding, and library skills classes

Maintenance of collection and facilities

Service and set-up audio-visual and multimedia equipment

Process new materials on the Winnebago System, using MARC records

Inventory collection on a FairCom Server

Provide coverage in other areas of the school: homeroom, lunch, recess, and hall duties

September 2002 - Present

Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District K-12 Library Media Curriculum Task Force Member, Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District.
North Digthon, Massachusetts 02764, and Rehoboth, Massachusetts 02769.
Member of library media curriculum task force engaged in evaluation of previous curriculum, formulation of new curriculum, and implementation of curriculum.
Specific duties include:

Evaluate previous district-wide curriculum

Create, distribute, and analyze student, parent, teacher, and administrator surveys for feedback purposes

Assist in creation of strategic plan of action

Participate in development of vision and mission statements, and necessary goals and objectives to support those statements

Aid in implementation and evaluation of new curriculum

Experience with Emphasis on Teaching

Newspaper Advisor, Dorothy L. Beckwith Middle School.
Rehoboth, Massachusetts 02769.
Advisor/editor-in-chief for a student-produced school newspaper.
Specific duties include:

Recruit staff members (currently 50 members)

Conduct informative meeting open to new and returning staff members and their parents/guardians

Schedule and supervise weekly staff meetings

Coordinate student assignments

Assist in editing and layout processes

Establish print and delivery deadlines for quarterly issues

Set annual budget

April 2002 - Present

Tutor, Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District.
Dighton, Massachusetts 02715, and Rehoboth, Massachusetts 02769.
In-home tutor for local students who can not attend school due to medical reasons.
Specific duties include:

Obtain school work

Schedule tutoring sessions

Tutor student in all academic fields in accordance with district guidelines

Correspond with administration, faculty, and parents/guardians in terms of student progress and goals

Conduct follow-up meeting when the student returns to school

January 2001 - June 2001

Certified Substitute Teacher, Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District.
Dighton, Massachusetts 02715, and Rehoboth, Massachusetts 02769.
Certified substitute teacher at the secondary level in all subject areas and Special Education.
Specific duties included:

Obtaining and executing lesson plans

Meeting with supervisor to discuss expectations

Completing all paperwork in accordance to school policies

Disciplining when required as outlined by the supervisor

September 1997 - May 2000

Mathematics Tutor, Bridgewater State College Math Lab.
Bridgewater, Massachusetts 02325.
Tutor for college students in a variety of college level mathematics courses.
Specific duties included:

Tutoring students one-on-one or in small groups, based on their individual needs

Proctoring examinations

Other Work Experience

Bank Teller, Fleet National Bank.
Silver City Galleria Branch, Taunton, Massachusetts 02780.
Bank Teller in a fast-paced mall-based branch with extended hours of operation.
Specific duties included:

Promoting friendly atmosphere to clients

Processing transactions efficiently and correctly in a timely manner

Accounting for all money in personal control

Attending training sessions to remain current in the changing banking environment

Carrying out opening, closing, and daily routine procedures in accordance with bank regulations

Extensive knowledge of product line

Utilizing the Flextran Computer System

February 1999 - October 2001

Hostess/Server/Expeditor/Trainer, Applebeeís Neighborhood Grill & Bar.
Seekonk, Massachusetts 02771.
Served in four capacities within a fast-paced restaurant.
Specific duties included:

Guest relations

Organization and execution of seating rotation

Opening, running, and closing duties as outlined by the manager

Liaison between front-of-house and back-of-house personnel

Training of new employees in all restaurant aspects and their specific roles

Recognitions and Memberships

2002 Recipient of the Dorothy L. Beckwith Middle School ìTake the Plungeî Award - Awarded to staff member who actively engages students and themselves in new technology-fueled endeavors

1999 Inductee of the NU-NU Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, the International Honor Society in History - Lifetime membership

Deanís List throughout college career

Community Involvement

Volunteer chaperone for bi-weekly dances open to Rehoboth children enrolled in grades six through eight

Judge/scorekeeper for the Palmer River Elementary School fourth grade ìBattle of the Booksî

Volunteer assistant softball coach for Rehoboth Girlsí Senior Softball League - three seasons

Tutor for neighborhood children and relatives as needed