EducationThe New School, New York, NY
M.A. in Media Studies (2022) University of Southern Maine, Portland, ME Certificate of Graduate Study in English as a Second Language (2018) Simmons College, Boston, MA M.S. in Library and Information Sciences: School Library Teacher Program (2013) Emerson College, Boston, MA B.A. in Media Studies (2007) with honors |
Certification
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Fellowships & Honors
- Media Studies Distinguished Thesis Award, The New School (2022)
- Fulbright Specialist Program, U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (2022)
- American Center for Mongolian Studies Library Fellowship, Council of American Overseas Research Centers (2022)
- Paul D. Coverdell Peace Corps Fellowship, The New School (2018)
- Beta Phi Mu: International Library & Information Science Honor Society, Simmons College (2013)
Professional Experience
Scarborough Public Schools, Scarborough, Maine
District-wide Instructional Technology & Library Media Specialist (Current)
Mahoney Middle School, South Portland, Maine
Library Information Integrator (2015 to 2021)
Solo library media specialist for 300 students, grades six to eight.
MC School, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
School Librarian (2014 to 2015)
Librarian for 500 students at combined preschool, elementary school, and middle/high school at a private, international school.
Melrose Sr. High School, Melrose, MA
Library Media Specialist (2013 to 2014)
Solo library media specialist for 950 students, grades nine through 12. Managed library operations, collaborated with teachers, selected materials for purchase, provided reference and readers advisory, and cataloged new materials.
Argenziano School at Lincoln Park, Somerville, MA
Library Aide (2010 to 2013)
Assisted with library classes kindergarten through eighth grade, working closely with library teacher, in a diverse, multilingual school community.
United States Peace Corps, Samoa
Village-Based Development Volunteer (2008 to 2010)
Completed two-year term in a Samoan village working in community and education development.
District-wide Instructional Technology & Library Media Specialist (Current)
- Supervised librarians and instructional technology coaches.
- Oversaw and evaluated educational software.
- Managed information security protocols and training, including alignment student data privacy policy and law.
Mahoney Middle School, South Portland, Maine
Library Information Integrator (2015 to 2021)
Solo library media specialist for 300 students, grades six to eight.
- Developed and co-taught graduate equivalency course for teachers on implementing inquiry-based research.
- Created dynamic online library presence via LibGuides and Instagram.
- Collaborated with school leaders to ensure equitable access to information literacy instruction.
- Co-taught Digital Literacy class for all sixth grade students.
- Launched Idea Lab, an enrichment program for students based on the Genius Hour model.
MC School, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
School Librarian (2014 to 2015)
Librarian for 500 students at combined preschool, elementary school, and middle/high school at a private, international school.
- Revitalized library space and managed library automation.
- Cataloged and reorganized English and Spanish collections for ease of access.
- Led development of long-range plan for library services.
- Established regular library classes for students in preschool and elementary school.
- Collaborated with middle and high school teachers to integrate information literacy skills into class projects.
Melrose Sr. High School, Melrose, MA
Library Media Specialist (2013 to 2014)
Solo library media specialist for 950 students, grades nine through 12. Managed library operations, collaborated with teachers, selected materials for purchase, provided reference and readers advisory, and cataloged new materials.
- Organized and co-taught workshop for teachers on embedding inquiry into research and classroom teaching.
- Co-chair of Library Planning Committee, established to develop a long-range plan for library services 6 to 12.
- Developed and implemented proposal for LGBTQ Inclusion Project funded by Melrose Education Foundation Innovation Grant.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create a research-based blended-learning music history project with eleventh-grade students.
Argenziano School at Lincoln Park, Somerville, MA
Library Aide (2010 to 2013)
Assisted with library classes kindergarten through eighth grade, working closely with library teacher, in a diverse, multilingual school community.
- Created pathfinders and professional development materials.
- Organized library materials, managed circulation, and catalogued new materials.
- Provided readers’ advisory for students and staff to find appropriate resources.
- Developed library manual including step-by-step directions for circulation and cataloging, formatting bibliographic records, and collection organization.
United States Peace Corps, Samoa
Village-Based Development Volunteer (2008 to 2010)
Completed two-year term in a Samoan village working in community and education development.
- Set-up and ran school library program in local primary school.
- Organized and led district-wide teacher workshops on library use and maintenance.
- Co-taught library sessions with classroom teachers
- Created bilingual (Samoan/English) learning materials and teacher resources.
Organizations & Volunteer Work
Institute for the Study of Mongolian Dinosaurs, New York, NY USA and Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Volunteer (2022 - Present)
Maintain and update the official organization website.
Select and edit photos and written content for the website.
Updated scientific literature bibliography and created Zotero group for sharing and collaboration.
Maine Roller Derby, Portland, ME
Skating Member (2017 to Present) and Board of Directors (2018 to 2022)
Skating member and member of the Board of Directors of Maine Roller Derby, a WFTDA ranked league and registered 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization. Maintain organization website and support community outreach projects such as the annual Thanks-for-Giving charity game and launching a youth skating skills course.
WMPG-FM 90.9, Portland, ME
Volunteer (2017 to Present)
Volunteer and DJ. Helped relaunch middle school radio show, including working with station volunteers and staff, recruiting student DJs, training and mentoring student DJs, and promoting the show.
Amnesty International USA
Member and Volunteer (2010 to 2016)
Member and involved in volunteer activist work including organizing events and speakers, lobbying congressional leaders, leading workshops on mobile technology and social media for human rights advocacy.
Open Learning Exchange, Cambridge, MA
School Library Volunteer (2011 to 2012)
Provided outreach in the U.S. and researched resources for partners in Ghana, Nepal, Uganda, and elsewhere. Helped with collection development for digital library program in Ghana, and wrote selection policy for “School BeLL” - Basic e-Learning Library.
Volunteer (2022 - Present)
Maintain and update the official organization website.
Select and edit photos and written content for the website.
Updated scientific literature bibliography and created Zotero group for sharing and collaboration.
Maine Roller Derby, Portland, ME
Skating Member (2017 to Present) and Board of Directors (2018 to 2022)
Skating member and member of the Board of Directors of Maine Roller Derby, a WFTDA ranked league and registered 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization. Maintain organization website and support community outreach projects such as the annual Thanks-for-Giving charity game and launching a youth skating skills course.
WMPG-FM 90.9, Portland, ME
Volunteer (2017 to Present)
Volunteer and DJ. Helped relaunch middle school radio show, including working with station volunteers and staff, recruiting student DJs, training and mentoring student DJs, and promoting the show.
Amnesty International USA
Member and Volunteer (2010 to 2016)
Member and involved in volunteer activist work including organizing events and speakers, lobbying congressional leaders, leading workshops on mobile technology and social media for human rights advocacy.
Open Learning Exchange, Cambridge, MA
School Library Volunteer (2011 to 2012)
Provided outreach in the U.S. and researched resources for partners in Ghana, Nepal, Uganda, and elsewhere. Helped with collection development for digital library program in Ghana, and wrote selection policy for “School BeLL” - Basic e-Learning Library.
Professional Organizations
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Academic ServiceNortheast Popular Culture Association,
Area Chair: Animals and Culture (2019-2021) American Library Association: Rainbow Round Table, News Committee (2015-2017), Representative to American Association of School Librarians (2014-2016) |
