Helen Lee

Experience

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  MassBLAST

  Mar 2008 - May 2008

  Library Intern

  • compiled reading lists for children & young adults• used research skills to help patrons• learned about the Copley library "behind-the-scenes"

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  Boston University

  Aug 2012 - May 2014

  • assisted patrons with book and research inquires• performed clerical desk duties - answered phone calls - checked books in and out• maintained the library's physical appearance - re-shelved and re-arranged books - helped put together library displays and flyers • conducted literacy enrichment activities with 10 students- worked with students on their vocabulary and reading fluency skills • assisted 25 students with homework in core academic subjects- tutored K-5 students in English, Math, Science, and Social Studies • taught college preparation classes to rising eighth grade students• mentored a group of 5 rising seventh grade students to get them thinking about colleges • tutored students in Mathematics and English Language Arts

  • Library Assistant, Pickering Educational Resources Library

    Sept 2010 - May 2014

  • Tutor, Boston University Initiative for Literacy Development (BUILD)

    Oct 2012 - Apr 2014

  • Tutor/Mentor, Boston University A+ Academy

    Aug 2012 - Aug 2012
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  Boston Public Health Commission

  Jan 2014 - Apr 2014

  Intern

  • compiled an electronic in-school curriculum handbook- formatted and edited lesson plans for the "Introduction to Health Careers" middle school course• assisted with summer programming- interviewed prospective students- inputted data, sent emails, and made phone calls • facilitated health education classes

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  Boston Public Health Commission

  Jul 2014 - Aug 2014

  Instructor

  • taught an "Introduction to Public Health" course for 20 rising sophomores in high school- introduced youth to the basic concepts of public health, including: history of public health, five determinants of health, social behavioral sciences, and public health careers • introduced minority youth to potential health careers in the public health field- encouraged minority youth to explore health-related careers

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  City Year

  Aug 2014 - Jun 2016

  • led a team of 9 First Year AmeriCorps Members in effectively providing behavioral and academic supports for sixth to eighth grade students in an urban middle school - facilitated trainings and discussions to develop AmeriCorps Members' skills to better support students in school and after school - met with all 9 AmeriCorps Members monthly to discuss progress in individual performance and individual development - observed and coached AmeriCorps Members at least once a month to deliver high quality tutoring and coaching sessions with their students • analyzed & audited data to monitor the team's weekly progress in meeting service goals - generated reports on Excel and distributed them to AmeriCorps Members• guided a group of 10 First Year AmeriCorps Members serving in other Boston Public Schools through individual and group reflection on their own leadership and personal development• provided behavioral and academic supports for 30 sixth to eighth grade students in school and after school - coached 3 students to help them get back on track with their school attendance - tutored students to help them improve their reading fluency, reading comprehension, and vocabulary in the after school space - mentored 4 students to help them succeed in school and gain leadership skills Show less • provided behavioral and academic supports for 60 sixth to eighth grade students in an urban middle school during class and after school - coached 3 students to help them get back on track with their school attendance - tutored 7 students and provided them each with 1500 minutes of additional academic time to help them improve their reading fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary - mentored 4 students to help them succeed in school and gain leadership skills • led community volunteers in physical service projects - introduced students, parents, and community stakeholders to the impact of service through physical projects, including: painting and building Show less

  • Senior AmeriCorps Member

    Jun 2015 - Jun 2016

  • AmeriCorps Member

    Aug 2014 - Jun 2015
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  Primark

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2017

  Retail Assistant
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  Boston University

  Jan 2017 - Mar 2021

  Library Coordinator

  • recruited, trained, supervised, and evaluated 17-25 student employees and interns• oversaw patron interactions at the circulation desk• assisted the Head Librarian with data analysis, statistics, and outreach• created and maintained library displays, LibGuides, and content for the website/social media• served on the Library Assessment Committee: gather/analyze data on usage and services

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  Cambridge Public Library

  Mar 2021 - Jul 2023

  Assistant Manager of Adult Services
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  Newton Free Library

  Jul 2023 - now

  Supervisor of Adult Services