Library Experience
Library Experience
Librarian
Burlingame Public Library
Guides reader's advisory and resolves reference questions for patrons of all ages, encouraging and increasing circulation for a library serving 20,000 patrons monthly
Optimizes seven monthly children’s displays with relevant and engaging books
Orchestrates weekly family storytimes and other all-age events for groups of 70 to 140 patrons
Curates book lists of 20 to 40 children’s books on various themes made available to patrons in print and online
Collaborates with library staff, librarians & library managers to proactively serve the community
Research Librarian & Instructional Designer
Elucidata
Pioneered 10 professional development webinars for educators on critical early childhood topics
Curated 15 book collections and text sets
Streamlined guides, posters, and toolkits for teachers and parents, supporting the development of over 7,000 children, distributing over 1,200 physical copies to daycare centers
Consulted peer-reviewed best practices for recommendations
Librarian
San Francisco Unified School District
Directed engaging and relevant 19 weekly library programs for 3-year-old through 12-year-old patrons
Oversaw collection development and space management that prioritized accessibility, inclusion, and diversity
Created a safe and inviting library space where all 600 patrons felt welcome
Delegated tasks to 5 aides and 10 ongoing volunteers
Facilitated weekly events for LGBTQ+ patrons as a trained liaison
Performed a needs assessment to increase accessibility within the collection by 40%
Librarian
Brisbane School District
Optimized collection management, circulation, and computer lab services for 200 patrons
Facilitated 14 weekly library and computer programs for four-year-old to twelve-year-old patrons
Launched library events, fundraisers, and authors’ visits with community members, nonprofit organizations, and public librarians
Delegated tasks to 4 aides and 10 ongoing volunteers
Performed diversity audits to increase the diversity within the collection by 60%
Increased circulation by 3000 books over the course of three years
Facilitator
San Mateo County Libraries
Implemented math, reading, and STEAM activities for rising kindergarteners and first graders by engaging stakeholders and fostering connections for the Big Lift Inspriring Summers program.
Additional Program Facilitation & Teaching Experience
Facilitator
Care.com
Motivated and supported two neurodivergent children academically and emotionally with distance learning experiences and assignments
Created creative and hands-on lesson plans to restructure and optimize grade-level content
Advocated for students' needs with children’s teachers, parents, and the community
Teacher
Montgomery County Public Schools
Led 34 second graders to grow in math, reading, writing, science, and social studies
Engaged with students, parents, and colleagues to create relationships with trust and mutual respect
Differentiated instruction for a diverse group of learners, guiding students through mindfulness and socio-emotional growth, and integrating new technology.
Instructional Staff
Atlanta Public Schools
Led 26 second graders to grow in math, reading, writing, and science in an inclusive general education classroom and created a welcoming and safe classroom culture
Managed a caseload of 10 fourth and fifth-grade students in a small group setting, resulting in all students meeting and exceeding their IEP goals
Teacher Resident
CREATE Project via
Georgia State University
Engaged in an ongoing collaborative analysis of teaching in the form of Critical Friendship to analyze questions about instruction and dilemmas of practice, and examine assessments
Worked closely with mentor teachers, engaging in teaching observations and goal-setting, learning and assisting in daily requirements of the profession
Completed Cognitively-Based Compassion Training (CBCT) course