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Educational Philosophy Statement: 

 
Project-based Learning & Collaboration 
I believe that the skills and practices set forth in the AASL standards are essential for the future success of students whether they are headed to college or directly to careers. I feel that project-based learning provides excellent opportunities for students to learn and practice the kind of technology skills they’ll need for 21st century living. Project-based lessons support authentic learning to prepare students for college and careers ahead. Therefore, I think it is essential to use flexible scheduling for the library media center where time can be devoted to creating the kind of highly-engaging lessons that motivate students to excel.
 
​Reading Enrichment

Reading enrichment is at the heart of my philosophy. It's been stated that reading is a "window to the world"  -- it is the foundational skill upon which all student achievement is built (AASL, 2009). I believe it is my responsibility to provide a variety of creative, unique programs to promote reading improvement and reading enjoyment. Among all members of the learning community, it’s my responsibility to protect students’ rights to intellectual freedom and privacy and support adherence to current copyright laws (ALA, 2012).  By balancing support for curricular objectives with ongoing collection development policy, I will be responsible for ensuring that all students have access to high-quality, current and age-appropriate literature to encourage reading for learning as well as for personal enjoyment and growth.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Master of Library Science, College of Information Studies
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Completion:  Fall, 2012
GPA: 4.0 - School Library Media Certification

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Bachelor of Arts, English  
University of Maryland-University College

December, 2005  
Adelphi, MD
GPA: 3.83


CORE COMPETENCIES
• Youth Reference Services  •Instructional Design & Lesson Planning  •Cataloging & Collection Development
• Digital Presentation Tools including Video Editing & Production, Screencasting , Webcasting & Webinars
• Project & Resource Scheduling & Budgeting • 508 Compliancy & Captioning
• Assistive Technology & UDL  •  Ethical Use  & Copyright Policy • Pathfinders & Reference Tools

• Multimedia • Video Production • Online Collaboration & Coordination • Project Management
• Reader's Advisory  • Microsoft Office Suite • Adobe Production Suite  • Blogs, Websites and Web 2.0 Tools

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EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

 

Oakland Terrace Elementary School                                                                                                      Present 

Montgomery County Public Schools

Media Specialist                                                                                                         



Gaithersburg Elementary School                                                                                                              Feb. 2013 - June, 2013
Montgomery County Public Schools       
Library Media Specialist – Long Term Substitute

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     Reference services, scheduling, reader’s advisory, collaborative lesson planning, book talks, evaluation and selection of library materials

     for elementary school library


Webinar Event Producer
Intellor Group, Inc.                                                                                                                                      Jan. 2011 – Jan. 2013

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     Planning, implementing and monitoring live webinar production processes including event planning, client relations, ensuring deadline and

     budget milestones are met, use of propriety webinar software package including voice over, scripting and live event production. 



Graduate Assistant for Special Assistant to the Dean                                                                            May, 2012 - Jan. 2013

University of Maryland - College of Information Studies

Accreditation Project Manager - American Library Association 

     

     Working under the Special Assistant to the Dean, produced video and multimedia content for Program Plan Presentation for

     the college's re-accreditation by the American Library Association

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Multimedia Production Supervisor                                                                                                             Jul, 2003 - Oct, 2010
Video Labs Corporation      
 

​     Supervised and mentored staff in production and post-production technology, web video services, compression, DVD authoring, and high

    definition capabilities.  Managed creative workflow including hiring and managing outside vendors.  

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Someone’s in the Kitchen Cooking Co.                                                                                                       1999-2003
Owner/Operator   
     Founded, marketed and operated home meal replacement service to assist clients with dietary concerns and problems.
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Wild Bird Centers of America, Inc.                                                                                                                1990 - 1999

Vendor Relations Manager           
    Worked with Director of Marketing and Research to manage exclusive product line.  Represented company in communicating

    successfully with outside vendors and contractors.  Coordinated graphic and Web designers, manufacturers, marketers, and small

    business owners.​
 

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Travel Books & Language Center                                                                                                                1988 – 1990
Store Manager

     Managed speciality bookstore to include visual merchandising, inventory control, customer service and reference for foreign languages,

     maps, globes and travel materials. Overseeing mail order, shipping and receiving as well as customer returns.

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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member: American Library Association

Member: American Association of School Librarians
Student Chapter – University of Maryland
     Recipient: ALA Student-to-Staff Program, June 2012
Young Adult Library Services Association
Maryland Association of School Librarians
    Recipient: MASL Fall Conference Scholarship

2012 UMD iSchool Experiential Learning Expo Poster Session Participant 

2012 Recipient - UMD iSchool Alumni Foundation Travel Award 

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VOLUNTEER WORK: LIBRARIANSHIP

Roberto Clemente Middle School Library Media Center
Germantown, MD

SLMS: Alexis Gerard

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Montgomery County  Public Library
Germantown Branch
Volunteer – Youth Services  Young Adult Reader’s Advisory Project
Librarian: Lisa Nachtman

Pathfinder Project on China, implemented for classroom use  
Benjamin Banneker Middle School  - Burtonsville, MD  
SLMS: Beverly Mullen  



Producer & Director - Library Advocacy Video

Montgomery County Education Media Association

SLMS: Jeanette Marin

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Differentiated Instruction
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As a member of The American Association of School Librarians, my education philosophy aligns with current standards set forth in the AASL Standards for the 21st Century Learner, skills and practices which are essential for the future success of students. I support the use multiple teaching strategies that differentiate instruction for the diverse needs of the student population; by following the principles of the Universal Design for Learning which provides for multiple modes of access and multiple modes of expression, we can create a more inclusive and accessible environment for all users. This improves student learning and bridge gaps in equitable access.

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