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Classroom Teacher, Librarian, Professor
Library & Instruction Expertise
Information literacy: Teach students to locate, evaluate, and use information through library catalogs, databases, and online resources.
Collection development: Select and maintain materials that reflect student interests, support instruction, and accommodate varied reading needs.
Reading engagement: Develop reading initiatives, book recommendations, and programs that encourage students to explore literature.
Curriculum integration: Collaborate with educators to connect library resources, research skills, and technology with classroom instruction.
Online instruction: Facilitate discussions, develop learning activities, assess student work, and provide constructive feedback.
Library program planning: Coordinate resources, services, and activities that support students and teachers.
Personal Strengths
VIA Character Strengths
Humor * Creativity * Kindness * Love of Learning * Fairness
CliftonStrengths
Ideation * Empathy * Input * Developer * Adaptability
Curriculum Development
I develop curriculum resources that connect literature with classroom learning, including discussion questions, vocabulary resources, and activities for middle grade and young adult books.
Reading Committee Resources
Bootleg: Murder, Moonshine, and the Lawless Years of Prohibition
Tut: The Story of My Immortal Life
Nightingale's Nest, The Sinister Sweetness of Splendid Academy, & Wish Girl
Freelance Curriculum
Welcome to the Island of the Lotus Eaters
Homer's Excellent Adventure Questions & Vocabulary
The Boy, the Boat, and the Beast
Technology
Canva: Design Instructional materials, presentations, and library promotions.
Canvas and Moodle: Organize course content, facilitate discussions, manage assignments, and provide feedback.
Microsoft Office Suite: Create documents, presentations, and spreadsheets for instruction, planning, and professional work.
Grant Writing & Resource Development
I pursue funding and resource opportunities to support literacy and expand access to books and learning materials.
Dollar General Literacy Foundation: Received three literacy grants.
DonorsChoose: Developed classroom and library project requests.
GLSEN Rainbow Library: Obtained books and supporting resources through the program.
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