GIS & MAPS:

• Provided GIS assistance for MAGIC’s users
• Developed maps and data, which focus on Connecticut, to assist researchers at UConn and across the state
• Enhanced usability of the MAGIC website by incorporating and exploring Web 2.0 technologies/resources which can improve access and the user experience.
• Assisted Miami University’s Office of Institutional Relations to generate maps based on student data for congressional and senate districts within Ohio.
• Foster a collaborative learning environment which encourages student employees to explore solutions to user identified problems/issues.
• Experienced using ESRI’s ArcGIS software to generate maps and manipulate geospatial data.
• Accomplished presenter within the GIS and Educational community.
• User focused, with an emphasis on developing workshops for training in addition to self-paced resources.

COLLABORATION:

• As a member of the RefWorks working group at UConn, developed a series of 1-2 minute videos to assist users with importing references into RefWorks (see: http://refworks.uconn.edu)
• Co-facilitated the Faculty Learning Community for Improving Student Research Fluency at Miami University to promote information literacy integration within course assignments.
• Served as a member of the OhioLINK Digital Video Task Force to identify and select producers to negotiate digital video streaming rights for inclusion within OhioLINK’s Digital Media Center.
• Work closely with four librarians to provide information fluency instruction within all sections of Freshman English 110/111 courses and to ensure core concepts are covered.
• Serve as a member of Miami University’s Liberal Education Council to review course proposals for the presence of rigor and Miami Plan (Liberal Education) principles within courses.
• Coordinated the Instructional Services Cluster (ISC) to help develop resources and services for library instructors and which promoted information literacy development.

COURSE INTEGRATION AND ASSIGNMENT DESIGN:

• Accomplished in web design, especially for purposes of instruction.
• Passionate about exploring new ways to foster and incorporate active learning through the blending of content and technology.
• Collaborator with faculty to transition from a one-shot (teaching) focused instruction model to a multi-session learning focused approach to library instruction.
• Experienced team member and coordinator of the Instructional Services Cluster (ISC) which devised strategies for improving the quality of library instruction and scheduled workshops.
• Successful in collaborating with faculty to integrate information literacy skills into the curriculum.
• Experienced in general and subject-specific library instruction in a classroom and one-on-one setting.

INSTRUCTION:

• Serve as a member of the University of Connecticut Undergraduate Instruction group to provide information literacy instruction for all sections of Freshman English.
• Taught one of the sections of Interactive Media Studies: Information Studies in the Digital Age (IMS 201) to expose students to information literacy concepts in a holistic approach.
• Team-taught a First Year Seminar on Historical Research and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) during Fall Semester 2005. This was a new course that introduced students to information fluency concepts based on historical research and included the creation of GIS maps using ArcGIS.
• Utilize Blackboard course management system to assist in the dissemination of course materials.
• Create assignments which utilize library resources and provide students with the opportunity to foster research skills while also expanding their geographical and information usage knowledge.
• Developed grading rubrics for courses to assess student learning and to assist students with meeting assignment guidelines.
• Integrated collaborative, group projects within an 89 student GEO 121: Earth’s Physical Environment Miami Plan science course at Miami University.
• Taught 13 undergraduate geography classes at the University of Cincinnati Clermont College.

LEADERSHIP:

• Experienced team member and leader with a desire to develop resources and support which promote collaboration, foster creativity, and enhance the overall experience of library users.
• Driven to continuously improve library services to meet the ever-changing needs of our users.
• Motivated to implement ideas, technology, and services within a short time frame to meet our users needs while also gathering and utilizing assessment/statistical data to inform future decisions.
• Visionary, that looks at long range goals and devises methods to continuously improve library services, instruction, and faculty collaboration.

RESEARCH ASSISTANCE:

• Accomplished in providing research assistance to a culturally and educationally diverse user-group in different environments via traditional and online resources.
• Provide assistance and user training on various research databases including FirstSearch, Lexis-Nexis Academic, EBSCOhost, JSTOR, and additional databases (see: http://rdl.lib.uconn.edu/bySubject.php).
• Collaborate with faculty to provide research assistance and support.
• Utilize Instant Messenger (IM) and Chat services to provide research assistance.
• Provided in-person research assistance within the Anthropology department at Miami University (February – December 2007).    

TECHNOLOGY:

• Proficient with using Microsoft Office, Apple’s i-Life (including i-movie), Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Fireworks, and ArcGIS 9.x.
• Accomplished within a Windows and Macintosh network environment.
• Experienced using Classroom Performance Systems (clickers) to engage students with content.
• Continuously experimenting with Web 2.0 technologies and open-source solutions/APIs to create learning resources.
• Experienced use of Camtasia Studio to create videos for use on the web, within the CMS environment, and for iPod users. 

WEB PAGE CREATION AND DESIGN:

• Familiar with principles of web design which allows a site to be user-friendly and provided instruction within the IMS 201 course on website design.
• Experienced with using Adobe Dreamweaver website editing software, HTML coding, and using Cascading Style Sheets.
• Accomplished in using Adobe Fireworks and Adobe Photoshop software to create and edit graphics for use on the web and within print publications.