Develop and promote accessible resources for students and staff aligning with 21st century learning standards, district philosophy, and curricular objectives. • Provide instruction on digital and traditional research and citation methods in classes, with students one-on-one, and via self-made tutorial videos serving as an additional resource• Utilize social media accounts to inform school and general community on services, available materials, and accomplishments, resulting in greater awareness, circulation, and participation• Coteach podcasting elective for 7th and 8th grade, a hands-on class emphasizing ethical content creation and use resulting in weekly student-produced episodes using iPads and Garageband• Member of English language arts, social studies, and elective curriculum committees, connecting with staff across content areas to support teaching and learning objectives• Conduct comprehensive yearly inventory of 7,000 item collection and ongoing statistic reports via Follett Destiny School Library Management System• Developed and implemented digitally-based and socially distant procedures insuring continued access to library materials during the Covid-19 pandemic for both in-school and remote students.• Served 2-year term on the district’s Digital Innovators committee, building personal knowledge base of emerging technology tools and practices available for increased student ownership

• Provided instruction on digital and traditional research and citation methods both in classes and with students one-on-one• Collaborated with teachers from all academic departments at all stages of lesson/project development from conception to assessment, leading to an increase in cross-curricular instruction• Developed hands-on programming opportunities for students engaging a variety of learning styles and expanding accessibility options• Managed 4 library spaces used by classes, administration, clubs, and community organizations• Compiled digital resources for classes and make them accessible via LMS and library’s website• Day-to-day supervisor of 5 library support staff members, coordinating their responsibilities and schedules, providing suitable student supervision and resource center supports• Completed 17 different in-house professional development courses covering a variety of topics and content areas to support personal knowledge base and student growth• Acquired additional resources through application and awarding of grants 3 consecutive years for improvements to library facilities and services• Hosted 4 authors, providing presentations and discussions with students of all grade levels, appealing to variety of content areas • Established ongoing relationships with Lake Bluff Public Library, Lake Forest Library, and Lake Forest Bookstore• Conducted comprehensive yearly inventory of 17,000 item collection and ongoing statistic reports via Follett Destiny School Library Management System• Increased exposure of library activities and resources via social media including Goodreads, Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr, and WordPress blog resulting in increased awareness and attendance• Active in school community as book club advisor, scholastic bowl reader, and Veterans Day Assembly Committee

• Worked with teachers and students to find electronic and print resources for class-related and recreational inquiries• Kept statistics for Abraham Lincoln Reading Program• Facilitated freshmen library orientations• Aided in acquisition of digital and print materials• Created physical displays in library and online ads for school website• Consultant for English department’s summer reading list• Processed and performed routine maintenance to prolong life of print books and materials• Managed upkeep and organization of young adult collection• Launched social media marketing and outreach via Goodreads, Twitter, Tumblr, and advertisements on school website• Active in school community as assistant drama club director, assistant improv troupe coach, speech tournament judge, and chaperone