Taught through collaboration with content area teachers to support students into becoming 21st century learners with critical thinking and information literacy skills as well as a love of learning and reading. Efficiently and effectively administered the media center's budget and resources to support students and teachers, including selecting new books, databases, and other resources. Provided technology and resource training to colleagues. Managed library technicians and student aides.

Designed and implemented original instruction including collaborating with classroom teachers. Provided individual assistance to students during research process. Collaborated with librarian in integrating new technologies into instruction and presented new technologies to teachers. Performed library clerical work such as keeping track of invoices and budget, shelving, circulation duties, and communicating with vendors. Selected, ordered, cataloged and processed new materials. Performed reader's advisory for students. Gave booktalks and encouraged recreational reading. Assisted with coaching the Battle of the Books club. Gathered materials for classroom teaching units. Collaborated with librarian on planning new library website.

Assisted individual patrons in research process. Assisted patrons with reference questions. Gave instruction to facilitate research and reference needs of patrons. Conducted reference and research services in-person, by phone, and via chat. Assisted patrons with general technical assistance. Provided orientation for new students to the library.

Assisted patrons with reference questions. Created monthly public newsletter. Conducted weekly computer tutoring for adults. Selected and ordered feature film DVDs for the library's collection. Designed and created all library bulletin boards as well as signage and promotional materials for library programs. Scheduled performances of local musicians and monthly artist displays in the library. Assisted with the Summer Reading Program for children and teens. Led some library programs such as the Wii bowling tournaments.Syracuse Courtyard by Marriott

Awarded 2007 "Rookie of the Year" for providing excellent customer service, always maintaining a positive attitude, and involvement with increasing communication between departments. Provided excellent customer service. Maintained guest accounting. Established new cross-department communication boards. Established new direction card system. Trained new associates.