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Massdot

Advise on website platform accessibility with POUR principles and WCAG 2.1 AA standards already accounted forCollaborated on wireframing to streamline website structure to maximize accessibility and ease of useConnect users with accessibility resources such as automated and manual tools and accessibility documentation.

Project management for the initial installation of technology for the library building including server room, staff stations and patron computersCreate and maintain centralized help documentation for staff, month technology updates and equipment inventorySupport staff and patrons in growing their tech proficiency through trainings on technologies such as password managers, 2FA, and assistive technologiesProvide floating coverage to all departments as desk coverage and technology support

Greater Boston Area

Implemented Accommodate by Symplicity, a digital database system designed to manage case files for disability services offices that acts as a centralized location for students to request accommodations, appointments and schedule exams.Trained and troubleshoot assistive technologies for caseload of 50 studentsCollaborated with faculty, staff and students to ensure accessible course content Created help documentation for students, faculty and managers accessing Accommodate made available on Confluence and the Disability Services' webpage

Greater Boston Area

Collaborate with students, faculty, and staff to make courses accessible for students with disabilities, often through a Universal Design for Learning framework and with support classroom accommodations. Case manager for students with sensory disabilities via assistive technologies, alternative text production, and occasional sight-guiding. Create documentation for assistive technology and universal technology supports. Supervise, train and evaluate student workers for alternative text production.In conjunction with campus partners and department, create and implement policy to increase the accessibility of digital spaces. Audit products and websites for accessibility according to WCAG 2.1 AA standards.

Janesville/Beloit, Wisconsin Area

Supervise, train, and evaluate Access Assistants regarding conversions into accessible formats. Case manager of assistive technology for students. Collaborate with staff, faculty, and students with disabilities to support student accommodations. Create documentation for students and staff regarding the use of assistive technologies. Research software and universal design to advise on creating a more inclusive classroom.

Fitchburg Library Wi

Provide patrons with support for using library materials and equipment. Register new patrons and update patron records. Process library materials and holds. Shelve and other tasks as needed.

Fitchburg Library Wi

Sort and shelve books according to the Dewey Decimal system or alphabetically as specified by genre. Pull requested books for other branches. Other tasks as needed.

Grinnell College

Assist students in the understanding the material in Electronics laboratory. Clarify the need to check setups before powering the circuit as to not destroy components. Other tasks as needed.

Grinnell College

Supporting professional staff by managing the Assistive Technology Lab after hours. This is comprised of researching different assistive technologies, teaching students how to use the assistive software Grinnell College has available, and training other student workers in addition to maintaining and adding to the college’s digital textbook library.I compiled the College's digital textbook library index for the Assistive Technology Branch.

Working alone or with others to troubleshoot computer problems both campus specific and otherwise. Other tasks include checking in and out equipment, setting/striking setups for different events, and managing computer labs after hours.

Using the Machine Shop to build equipment pieces that need to be replaced or for new experiments. Cleaning and ensuring that equipment in Machine shop is used with proper safety precautions. Collaborating with a professor to test laboratory equipment, build replacement parts, and other miscellaneous work as needed by the Physics Department. For the last semester, this also included collaborating to rewrite Electronics Labs.Helping set up experiments and testing the effectiveness of different physics demos.

Master Of Library & Information Science - Mlis, Information Technology

Certificate Program, Post Secondary Disability Services

Bachelor'S Degree, Physics

Activities and Societies: Swing Dance Society, Dagohir

High School

Activities and Societies: Theater, Marching Band, Basketball, Volleyball