Lauren Pruter

laurenpruter@gmail.com
(773)428-9594
1910 E. Taylor St.
Bloomington, IL, 61701
Education
Masters of Library and Information Science, Completed 2017
Dominican University, River Forest, IL GPA-3.89
Bachelor of Music, Music Education Degree, Cum Laude, May 2010
VanderCook College of Music, Chicago, IL GPA-3.69

Skills
Proficient in cataloging and attention to detail
Skilled in online research, circulation, conducting reference interviews and user instruction
In-depth facility with DDC, LC, OCLC, Connexion, RDA, and MARC format
Knowledge of Integrated Library Systems, (Evergreen and Swan)
Working knowledge of electronic cataloging tools such as Classification Web, Cataloging
Calculator, and different databases
Efficient in PC, MAC, Google Docs, MS Office, and iWork
Working knowledge of HTML and CSS
Skilled in Web 2.0, Wordpress, and Drupal

Internship and Practicum Experience

Music Reference and Cataloging Librarian, Interlochen Fine Arts Camp
Interlochen, MI, Summer 2017
Provided reference services to children, teens, and faculty and staff members attending the
summer music programs
Provided circulation services to all patrons of the library, including delivering overdue notices
Updated older records to reflect current RDA standards
Utilized OCLC to find more complete records of existing items to make the catalog more
searchable by patrons of the library
Sorted through donations and add items to the librarys catalog
Handled bindery, discards, and recycle items as assigned
Created a resource for K-12 music librarians to add in collection development

Work Experience
Orchestra Director and Suzuki Teacher, Decatur Public Schools
Decatur, IL, August 2016 to present
Participated in creating district wide course descriptions, standards, and procedures for all string
and Suzuki students and teachers
Instructs Suzuki cello and violin lessons for Kindergarten through 3rd-graders and their guardians
Plans and develops lesson plans for small group lessons in Grades 4th through 8th
Plans and develops lesson plans for both Middle School and High School Orchestra classes
 Prepares all levels of string students for participation in Millikin Universitys solo and ensemble
festival
Prepares students for IMEA auditions and All-State Auditions
Prepares and distributes music for all string ensembles, prepare parts on Finale if necessary
Reviews and edits student researched and prepared program notes for Orchestra concerts
Catalogs and organizes the orchestra libraries at multiple schools
Reviews and selects educational orchestra repertoire to add to the music library
Works with students to select appropriate repertoire for solo and ensemble festivals

Assistant Librarian, Youth Services, Brookfield Public Library

Brookfield, IL, June 2016 to August 2016
Provided reference services to both children and teens
Utilized the SWAN catalog to help patrons locate books and media provided by the library
Contacted surrounding library locations to help patrons locate items not in our library
Recorded data to track how patrons were communicating with library staff and utilizing services

South-Side All-City Site Manager, Chicago Public Schools

Chicago, IL, September 2014 to June 2016
Assisted in hiring, training, and management of performing arts teachers
Coordinated final performance for all performing ensembles at Curie High Schools auditorium
Hired stage managers and prep the school for performances
Planned and managed Regional Arts day for visiting elementary aged students from south-side
schools
Recruited Curie student and young adult volunteers to work with elementary aged workshop
participants in educational settings, volunteers led tours and participated in workshops
Coordinated workshops aimed at younger students including yoga, painting, drumming, and
dance
Facilitated the end of year celebration for all members of the All City performing groups

Lead Teacher, Instructional Leadership Team, Curie High School

Chicago, IL, September 2014 to June 2015
Participated in learning walks to better understand the strengths of the teachers in our school
Planned and developed school-wide teaching strategies to assist teachers in their practice
Lead and developed professional development for teachers to better engage their students

Orchestra Teacher, Curie High School

Chicago, IL, September 2010 to June 2016
Created, established, and taught curriculum for Orchestra students from beginning levels to
pre-collegiate level string players
Enrolled students in Orchestra and solo and ensemble competitions at the city and state level
Provided opportunities for students to see professional musicians, such as the Chicago Symphony
Orchestra
Provided students performance opportunities at the school and community centers Winter Fest,
Spring Fest, Open House, Retirement Communities, Graduation
 Provided support for student lead chamber ensembles in performance opportunities Fall Fest,
SolarBration, Open House, Graduation, Retirement Communities, Recruitment Tours
Selected and cataloged repertoire for developing and advanced string students, make repertoire
available for students to browse
Mentored students as they prepare for college auditions as a music major and continue to mentor
students as they complete their degrees in music
Worked with members of the orchestra to locate feeder schools and recruit into the Orchestra
program

Certification
Illinois Special Type 10, Music K-12
Courses Taught: Beginning Orchestra, Beginning Guitar, Intermediate Orchestra, Advanced
Orchestra, All-City Orchestra, Chamber Ensemble, General Music

Other Memberships
Music Library Association 2016-present
Little Kids Rock Certified Teacher, Chicago, IL, 2015-present
Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra, Decatur, IL 2016- 2017
Ravenswood Community Orchestra, Chicago, IL, 2013-2016
Classical Symphony Orchestra, Chicago, IL 2011-2013