New York

<div> EMPIRE STATE COLLEGE, SUNY<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre"> </span>January 2008 to date</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> Adjunct Lecturer, teaching Information Literacy skills to members of the IBEW Local 3.</div> <div> Created a syllabus to meet the needs of the students new to the college experience, incorporating hands-on experiences evaluating resources in a library setting. Recently had twelve of my students&rsquo; essays included in &ldquo;Labor Writes&rdquo;, the annual publication of the VanArsdale School of Labor Studies.</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;ASA COLLEGE, BROOKLYN, NY &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre"> </span>2004 - 2010</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> Adjunct professor of Information Literacy. &nbsp;I helped create a syllabus aligned with the needs of this diverse student body. &nbsp;I teach database and Internet research techniques, how to evaluate information for currency and authority, research and write a college level paper as per American Library Association standards.</div> <div> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</div> <div> NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION&nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> New Explorations into Science Technology &nbsp;+ Math &nbsp; 2006 - 2008 (Retired) &nbsp;&nbsp;</div> <div> &middot;<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre"> </span>Collaborated with all teachers during the Spring &rsquo;07 semester to provide library research instruction to all grades</div> <div> &middot;<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre"> </span>Purchased appropriate online databases to support an advanced high school science and math curriculum</div> <div> &middot;<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre"> </span>Created, produced and distributed summer reading list bookmarks for grades K thru 9</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> William E. Grady Technical Vocational H.S.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre"> </span>2005 to &nbsp;2006</div> <div> Entering in the middle of a reconstruction project, my responsibilities include</div> <div> &middot;<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre"> </span>Wrote and won a $4,500 Laura Bush Library Grant</div> <div> &middot;<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre"> </span>Supervise full time school aide and team of 15 monitors</div> <div> &middot;<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre"> </span>Collaborate with A.P.s to create a collection which supports the technical and vocational curriculum</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> Lafayette High School<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre"> </span>2004 to &nbsp;2005<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre"> </span></div> <div> Assistant Principal for Administration, Interim Acting</div> <div> &middot;<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre"> </span>Ensuring compliance with the Consent Decree from the U.S. Dept. of Justice</div> <div> &middot;<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre"> </span>Academic intervention/dropout prevention&nbsp;</div> <div> &middot;<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre"> </span>SIFE grant implementation, Title III funds</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> Lower East Side Preparatory High School<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre"> </span>1997 to &nbsp;2004<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre"> </span></div> <div> Chair of School Leadership Team for 3 years, serving as financial liaison, conducting needs assessments and assisting with writing CEP</div> <div> Coordinate staff development of librarians within the Superintendency</div> <div> Administer $40,000 WTC School Fund Grant to refurbish library&nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> WAGNER COLLEGE, STATEN ISLAND NY 1994-1998</div> <div> Part time Reference Librarian, covering the Reference Desk. I taught students how to use the online card catalog, INFOTRAC, ERIC, CINAHL and PROQUEST databases. &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY &nbsp;<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre"> </span>1974-1985</div> <div> With increasing promotions and responsibilities, served as the Branch Librarian in charge of the Coney Island Branch Library. Responsible for overall library operations and budget. Train, supervise and evaluate all staff</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre"> </span></div> <div> 1990 to 2005<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre"> </span>Parent volunteer in Staten Island schools, past Treasurer of PTA for Brooklyn Technical HS and Bard HS Early College. &nbsp;I served as a parent member of the C-30 committee at IS 51 and at Brooklyn Technical High School. Served as Chair of the Staten Island Federation of PTA&rsquo;s Legislation Committee, representing the parents of all public school children on Staten Island to all levels of governments. Successfully lobbied to abolish standees on children&rsquo;s school buses, secured a traffic light at the corner of IS 51 (Houston Street and Willowbrook Road), created &ldquo;grants&rdquo; with City Council representatives for PTA activities to promote parent involvement in schools.</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> 1994 to date<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre"> </span>TEMPLE ISRAEL, RANDALL MANOR&nbsp;</div> <div> Library Co-Chair, building the library to become the largest Judaica collection on Staten&nbsp;</div> <div> Island. Obtained a Legislative Grant to computerize the Temple Library, Served as President of&nbsp;</div> <div> the Sisterhood for three years.</div>

<ul> <li> Excellent rapport with adult learners</li> <li> Patience with English Language Learners</li> <li> Instruction</li> <li> Attention to details</li> <li> Demonstrated leadership skills</li> <li> Ability to get the job done</li> </ul>

Queens College, CUNY, MLS and BA