Biography Snapshot

I’m Melissa, a lifelong learner with a passion for learning, and aspire to be a supportive and compassionate role model for students. I enjoy building relationships with students and the community, and individually tailor my "helping hand" skill to each student. One important strength I have is my dedication. I persevere and use my problem-solving skills to seek helpful, reliable, and relevant information. I graduated with my Bachelor of Arts in Human Development and Psychology from California State University, San Marcos, and shortly after, received my Master of Library and Information Science from San José State University. Currently, I am a Reference Librarian at the Carlsbad City Library and a 2018-19 SDICCCA fellow and associate faculty librarian at MiraCosta College Library. In my spare time, I volunteer with the Braille Institute, Library Services working under the Library Director at the Los Angeles branch. I currently assist with projects for children thru adult aged blind and visually impaired patrons.