Jennifer Rocca Email and Phone Number

Equips individuals with quality research skills to identify reputable and authoritative sources, find relevant information, ask pertinent questions, synthesize ideas, and create effective presentations. Evaluates and compiles resources for multiple subject areas and ability levels. • Collaborates with teachers to develop research projects, align skills with key standards and objectives, and co-teach lessons related to conducting research and writing original content.• Teaches an AP Research course focused on conducting original academic research; guides students in selecting a research question, designing an experiment, collecting data, and presenting their findings in writing to the College Board for review.• Provides students with constructive feedback to enhance research skills and identify misinformation.• Operates cross-functionally to maintain up-to-date knowledge regarding research topics and skills across content areas and grade levels; advises teachers on opportunities to extend learning.• Supervises the library clerk in performing daily operations such as check in and check out of materials, shelving books, locating resources, and managing students.• Consults with teachers to determine upcoming projects and areas of study; develops collections of books and resources aligned with content to optimize learning and student engagement.• Trains students to effectively use technology and digital resources in the school setting.• Facilitated transition to online learning model and assisted teachers in locating digital resources.• Co-taught online AP Seminar class and incorporated technology and digital tools to boost student engagement and present information in a clear, accessible manner.• Manages online databases and subscription services to increase access to credible information.• Serves as a mentor to prospective librarians; provides tours and shadowing opportunities, answers questions, and discusses career opportunities.

• Tutored students in grades 6-12 on course content as well as study skills, organizational skills, note taking, and executive function skills.

I taught 8th, 9th, 11th, and 12th grade English including preparation for the 8th grade NYS ELA Exam and the 11th grade NYS English Regents.