| LaurieAnn Riley, MLIS | ||
Professional Experience | Education | Certifications | IT Knowledge | Professional Affiliations
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| Professional Experience |
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| Chelsea Public Schools | Chelsea, MA |
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August 2007 to present |
District-Wide Lead Librarian. Direct team of five librarians and five paraprofessionals in four school libraries (grades 1-12) in systemwide planning and projects. Work with Chelsea Public Schools’ administrators to help implement library policies, resolve problems, and develop procedures for the department. Collaborate with other school departments to create and implement professional development opportunities designed to foster the infusion of 21st century learning skills into the learning environment. Serve as a liaison between school libraries and outside community agencies. | |
| Williams Middle School Complex Library (Browne & Wright Middle Schools) | Chelsea, MA |
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August 2005 to present |
Library Media Specialist. Organize and manage information resources with the best available technology. Select and maintain collection of over 26,000 volumes. Work with approximately 1,000 students and 100 teachers in grades 5-8 on research-based assignments. Teach students to locate, access, evaluate and use resources to meet learning and information needs and to establish independent and lifelong learning skills. Teach Introduction to Web Design to students in grades 5-8. Manage budget of over $14K. Supervise staff of paraprofessionals and volunteers. Serve on various school committees to foster information literacy and literature appreciation. | |
| Discovery Schoolhouse, Inc. | Milton, MA |
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January 1995 to present |
Part-Time Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant. Work with Executive Director performing various office tasks. Prepare weekly bank deposits. Enter weekly parent billing and monthly school expenses. Organize, prepare, and settle state childcare vouchers for children enrolled. Compile monthly statistics for DESE’s Child and Adult Care Food Program. | |
| Cedar Elementary School | Hanover, MA |
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September 2003 to June 2005 |
Library Media Specialist. Work cooperatively with teachers to plan and implement project-based learning related to curriculum frameworks for 580 students in grades K-4. Promote literacy and enjoyment of reading. Teach information literacy skills. Prepare and administer budget. Select and maintain a collection of print and electronic resources. Train and oversee paraprofessional and volunteers. | |
| Medford Public Library | Medford, MA |
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November 2000 to August 2003 |
Assistant Children's Librarian. Worked as part of a team of three children's librarians. Responsible for ordering juvenile fiction for grades three through six. Planned and implemented story hours for groups of two to five year olds. Conducted school visits either at the library site or in the classroom. Collaborated with elementary school teachers and librarians to create booklists/programs. Created flyers for library programming. Acted as library liaison to Medford Family Resource Coalition. | |
| Community Care for Kids | Quincy, MA |
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April 2000 to November 2000 |
Community Partnerships for Children Specialist. Conducted assessments with parents/guardians of young children to establish eligibility qualifications for subsidized child care. Created case records and maintained updated information. Maintained statistical information. Provided support and assistance to family child care providers as they worked toward CDA credentialing. Maintained current knowledge of applicable regulations, policies, child care providers and community resources. | |
| Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Social Services | Weymouth, MA |
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May 1999 to March 2000 |
Ongoing Social Worker. Made assessments, developed client service plans, provided supportive advice and information to clients and arranged for related services while working as part of a social service team. Maintained collateral contact with legal advisors, court systems, therapist, doctors, school systems, etc. Communicated and worked with culturally diverse families, young children and adolescents to provide a safe and healthy environment. | |
| Nazareth Residence for Mothers & Children | Roxbury, MA |
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March 1998 to April 1999 |
Child Care Supervisor. Responsible for overall care and safety of all children (ages 0-16 years) living at Nazareth Residence. Acted as Director of Day Care program in process of licensure. Supported mothers in their parenting role and modeled appropriate ways of fostering growth and development in children. Participated as part of Administrative Team, indicating need for referrals or special services for both mothers and children. Supervised all volunteers working with children in Residence. | |
| Lena Park Community Development Center | Dorchester, MA |
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October 1997 to March 1998 |
Intake Worker. Conducted OCCS/DSS intake procedures and re-assessments for state subsidized slots in both the preschool and after school programs at two sites (over 120 slots). Maintained waiting list for both programs. Organized, prepared and settled vouchers for over 20 children enrolled in both programs. Responsible for making sure all necessary paperwork was on file and up to date for over 150 children. Assisted Director of Day Care with day-to-day routines. | |
| Facing History & Ourselves | Brookline, MA |
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November 1995 to October 1997 |
Development Assistant for Major Gifts. Acted as liaison between seventy-two National Board members and Director of Development. Responsible for drafting various sorts of correspondence for Director and Associate Director of Development. Aided Assistant Director with organizing cultivation and/or fundraising events. Prepared extractions for various mailings of national and/or regional publications. Worked with printer and mailhouse to coordinate large, national mailings. | |
| Discovery Schoolhouse, Inc. | Milton, MA |
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June 1993 to November 1995 |
Preschool Teacher. Worked with individual or large groups of children to expand their play, allowing them to pursue their individual ideas and interests. Designed, guided, assisted, set up, and cleaned up activities with children. Assisted in the assessment of children’s development. Conducted bi-annual conferences with parents. | |
| Education |
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August 2003 |
Simmons College Graduate School of Library Science | Boston, MA |
| Master of Science in Library Science | ||
| Concentration: School Library Media Program | ||
May 1993 |
Stonehill College | North Easton, MA |
| Bachelor or Arts Degree in Early Childhood Education | ||
| Minor: Spanish | ||
| Certifications |
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| Masschusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education Certifications | ||
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| Massachusetts Department of Early Education & Care | ||
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| IT Knowledge | ||
| Proficient in all Windows & Mac operating systems, Microsoft Office tools, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Microsoft Publisher, Destiny Library Manager, iMovie, iDVD, MassOne, XHTML code and Worldwide Web/Internet access. Skilled in Information Literacy Tools such as blogs, wikis, Voki, Glogster, Animoto, Xtranormal & others. |
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| Professional Affiliations | ||
| School Library Representative for State Advisory Council on Libraries (Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners) since 2009, MSLA member, ALA member, NMSA member, AFT member. | ||
References are available upon request. |
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