Qualifications
Master of Library and Information Studies, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia – 1994
Juris Doctor (Doctor of Law), Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, Toronto, Ontario – 1984
25 years of experience as Librarian, Teacher, and Dorm Parent in Independent Schools
Professional Experience as Librarian
Miss Hall’s School, Pittsfield, Massachusetts August 2021 to present
Librarian
- Collection Management – selected, maintained, and weeded resources including books, online databases, DVDs, and digital media
- Library Curriculum – created and taught curriculum including topics such as Library orientation, search strategies, critically assessing online resources, Internet safety, etc.
- Trained and supervised student volunteers
- Devised and implemented Library-related special events (Halloween Story Contest, Blind Date with a Book, etc.)
Advisor
- ReAD Club
Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield, MA November 2019 to present
Circulation Clerk
- Checking library materials in/out, reserve materials, etc.
- Assisting patrons with questions
- Special projects as required (processing discarded materials, fine forgiveness project, etc.)
Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School, Waltham, Massachusetts September 2001-2019
Librarian
- Collection Management – selected, maintained, and weeded resources including books, online databases, DVDs, and digital media
- Library Curriculum – created and taught curriculum including topics such as Library orientation, search strategies, critically assessing online resources, Internet safety, etc.
- Trained and supervised student and parent volunteers
- Devised and implemented Library-related special events (Book Fairs, fundraisers, contests)
Dorm Parent
- Head Dorm Parent, September 2010-2014 — supervised students, mentored dorm parents and student residential assistants
- Worcester Hall (Junior and Senior boys), September 2017-Present
- Harrington Hall (Freshman and Sophomore girls), September 2002-2016
Chair of Student Disciplinary Committee, September 2001-Present
- Briefed students and faculty on procedures, rights, obligations during the disciplinary hearing
- Interviewed members of the community who appear before the Committee
- Guided the discussion of the Committee and assist them in reaching recommendations for disciplinary consequences
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Teaching Faculty, September 2007-2011
- Designed curriculum and taught World Mythology (a Senior English elective)
Advisor
- Senior Class, 2007-2011
- Tea Club, 2014-2017
Professional Experience as Teacher
The Forman School, Litchfield, Connecticut September 1994-2001
Teaching Faculty
- Taught and developed curriculum for Senior Writing Workshop, a small group study and writing skills course in the Learning Center
- Taught World Civilizations I
- Taught French – French literature, reading and writing
Chair of Student Disciplinary Committee
- Briefed students and faculty on procedures, rights, obligations during the disciplinary hearing
- Interviewed members of the community who appeared before the Committee
- Guided the discussion of the Committee and assisted them in reaching recommendations for disciplinary consequences
Dorm Parent
- Hamilton Hall – supervised a dorm of approximately 20 Freshman boys
Professional Development
New England Association of Independent School Librarians (2003-present)
Greater Boston Cooperative Library Association
Massachusetts Library System Teen Summit
Member of School Re-Accreditation Committee
Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School, 2006
The Forman School, 1996
Member of New England Association of Independent Schools Visiting Committees
2011 – St. Peter-Marian Central Catholic Junior/Senior High School, Worcester, MA
2007 – The Learning Clinic, Brooklyn, CT
Interests and Certifications
CPR and First Aid certified
Public Speaking and Debate
Creative Writing: author of The Aud Knight (Lulu Press, 2012)
Crocheting