Overview
Librarian and teacher with extensive experience in information and reference services, IT support, instruction, writing, and editing. Education
Sacred Heart University, Griswold, CT
M.A., Teaching
Recipient, Outstanding Master’s Project Award
Simmons University, School of Library & Information Science, Boston, MA
M.S., Library & Information Science
Beta Phi Mu National Honor Society
Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA
M.A., Philosophy
University of Hartford, West Hartford, CT
B.A., Philosophy, summa cum laude
Alpha Chi National Honor Society
Certifications
Connecticut 026: History & Social Studies, 5-12
Experience
Over 24 years of instruction experience to diverse populations of many ages
Expert level knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Expert familiarity with presentation software
Skilled writer and editor
Strong humanities background
A decade of managing and mentoring students in an academic setting
Expertise in integrating art and artifacts into instructional sessions
Additional Skills
Information and technology instruction Virtual instruction (synchronous and asynchronous) Qualitative reference & research Presentation planning and delivery Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Service to the Profession
Judge, Connecticut History Day, 2023-present Member, Intellectual Freedom Committee, New England Library Association, August 2020-2021 Member, Board of Trustees, Connecticut Library Consortium, November 2019-June 2023. Immediate Past Chair, July 2022-June 2023 Chair, July 2021-June 2022 Vice-chair/Chair-elect, July 2020-June 2021 Personnel Committee, January 2020-June 2021; chair, July 2020-June 2021 Nominations Committee, chair, July 2022-June 2023 Member, Professional Development Task Force, Connecticut Library Consortium, June 2019-November 2021. Member, statewide (CT) ACLPD deliverIT CT Sustainability Task Force, November 2016-August 2017. Publications & Presentations
Contributor (2020), A Life in One Line: A Community Memoir, 48. One Book, One Region Project. “Players: Tell Me a Story” (Interview). Hartford Magazine. September 2016. 26. Philosophy Section (editor). (2014). Bowker’s Magazines for Libraries. C. LaGuardia (Ed.). ProQuest. Philosophy Section (editor). (2012). Bowker’s Magazines for Libraries. C. LaGuardia (Ed.). ProQuest. “Building Digital Libraries: The Role of Open Source Softwares.” (2010). With Dr. Kshema Prakash and Dr. K. Santi Swarup. In Developing Sustainable Digital Libraries: Socio-Technical Perspectives. IGI Global Publications: 90-107.
Unpublished (accessible ) “Addressing Politics and Political Issues in 7-12 Social Studies/History Education: Theory and Best Practices” (2023). “Histories of Philosophy: A Bibliography” (2012). “Histories of American Philosophy: A Bibliography” (2012). “The Bechtel Room: A Guide to the Portraits” (2012). “Resources for Understanding Philosophical Practice” (2012). “What is Philosophy?” (2007).
Presentations & Teaching Documents (accessible and ) “Resumes & Cover Letters 101”, East Hartford Public Library (April 2021) “The Hudson River School: Origins, Influences, & Context – Thomas Cole & F.E. Church” with bibliography, East Hartford Public Library (September 2019) “The Belle of Amherst: Emily Dickinson, 1830-1886,” with bibliography, East Hartford Public Library (June 2019) “Edith Wharton: Her Life and Work,” with bibliography, East Hartford Public Library (June 2017) “Dr. Strangepost; or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Blog,” Harvard University (2008)
Audio Recordings/Voiceover Friends of Center Cemetery (East Hartford, CT): , “William Pitkin IV” Friends of Center Cemetery (East Hartford, CT): , “Albert C. Raymond”
Affiliations
Connecticut Educational Association National Educational Association Contact Information
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