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Connecting people with information and literature has been my passion for 2227 Deeds Rd.
more than twenty years.  I have taught English language, literature, and Granville, Ohio 43023
composition in both private and public school settings and have most recently
dedicated myself to pursuing information science in higher academia.  As an
academic librarian, I look to continue promoting information and media Skills
literacy to my students. Curriculum and
Instruction
Education Outreach
Master of Library and Information Science, Kent State University
August 2021 Excellent
Communication Skills
Master of Education, University of Toledo
December 1997 Remote Instruction
Bachelor of Arts, Denison University Information and Media
May 1996
Literacy
Leadership & Teamwork
Employment History
Collaboration
Library Associate II at Denison University
December 2018 — Present Project Management
● Stacks Supervisor:  Managed maintenance and organization of 500,000 Language, Literature,
physical volumes. Hired and mentored team of 6-9 student workers. and Letters
Collaborated with librarians to weed 20% of Denison’s collection over
Design thinking
three years. Calculated monthly and annual statistics on shelving
accuracy, gate counts, microfilm use, and more. Mentorship and Advising
● Facilities Liaison:  Served as contact point for the library through a 4-year Windows and IOS
renovation between Denison Facilities, Lincoln Construction, BHDP proficient
engineers, and subcontractors. Regularly communicated building events
and issues to library staff, Denison’s populace, and local community.
Designed and produced all library stacks guides and building directories
for library patrons. Provided expert reference service at circulation.
Library Associate I at Denison University
May 2017 — December 2018

● Trained and mentored student workers in circulation. Provided expert

reference service to circulation patrons. Processed incoming and
outgoing materials. Expedited shelving and cataloging. Catalogued
semester course reserves for faculty. Served as library advocate both on
and off-campus.

Substitute Teacher at Olentangy Local Schools, Worthington City Schools,

and others
August 2009 — May 2017

● Long-term substitute for 7 positions in Olentangy High School and

Olentangy Orange High School
English Teacher at Port Clinton City Schools
August 2001 — June 2009

● Taught English 9, English 10, English 11-2, English 11-1, and English 12EG
English Teacher at Fremont City Schools
August 2000 — June 2001

● Collaboratively taught Seventh Grade Language Arts in a cross-curricular

team-teaching program
English Teacher at Grand River Academy
May 1998 — June 2000

● Taught English 10, College Writing, World Literature, American Literature,

and Grammar and Composition
● Lived as Dorm Resident with 40 juniors and seniors, monitored weekend
and evening activities, served as faculty advisor to six students, created
Improvisation Club

Outreach & Involvement

Lisska Center Winter Acceleration course, Denison University
January 2020

● Designed and taught “The Archetypes of Horror” voluntary remote

course during extended break from COVID-19 pandemic to 50+ registered
students
Events and Displays Committee, Denison University Libraries
August 2018 — present

● Created and implemented a year-long marketing plan to showcase $8

million renovation and new spaces and services in Denison University
Libraries (2021-22)
● Organized and volunteered for annual “De-Stress Fest” events for
students before winter and spring exams
● Promoted Vail Series events on campus and in livestream, including
performances by Bela Fleck, Zakir Hussein, and Edgar Meyer and
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
OH5 Access Services Subcommittee member
December 2018 — present

● Collaborated with library staff from Kenyon, Ohio Wesleyan, College of

Wooster, and Oberlin to promote and streamline Ohio 5 library services
including eliminating late fees in 2018-2019 and initiating automatic
renewals in 2019-2020
Home Instruction/tutoring, Granville Exempted Village Schools
January 2017 — May 2017

● Individually instructed three students who were unable to attend regular

classroom instruction with 100% success rate
Ohio Graduation Test preparation, Olentangy Local Schools
2015 — 2017

● Designed and taught OGT prep classes for two years with 99% success
rate
Assistant Coach, varsity swimming at Port Clinton City Schools
October 2003 — March 2007

● Promoted Port Clinton swimming in events, meets, and fundraisers in

cooperation with PC Swim Boosters organization
● Coached athletes to compete and place in annual State meet at Canton,
Ohio in 2004, 2005, and 2007
● Organized and hosted annual Gipe Relays Invitational meet in Port
Clinton, 2004-2007
Leadership Council Advisor at Port Clinton City Schools
August 2002 — June 2003

● Organized and emceed student-led pep assemblies

Summer Session Instructor, Grand River Academy
1998 — 1999

Travel
Chaperone, PCHS Languages trip, Paris through the Riviera
June 2008

Chaperone, PCHS Drama Club trip, New York City

April 2007

Chaperone, PCHS Languages trip, Paris, Normandy, and London

June 2006

Chaperone, PCHS Languages trip, Barcelona and Paris

June 2004

May Term, Denison University, The Literature of England and its Environs
May 1995

Professional Associations
Member, American Library Association
December 2018 — Present

Member, Association of College & Research Libraries

December 2018 — Present

Member, National Council of Teachers of English

2001 — Present

Honors
Ottowa County Top Ten Educator, Port Clinton City Schools
April 2008

● Recognized by the Ohio State Senate and Ohio House of Representatives

as one of the top ten educators in Ottowa County
Teacher of the Year, Grand River Academy
May 1999