Experience

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  South brunswick public schools

  Sept 2014 - Jan 2016

  Special education teacher

  - Taught middle school special education classes on social studies and science- Maintained accurate student records- Developed and implemented interesting and interactive lessons and course materials- Communicated with parents and other community stakeholders- Participated in and helped manage school events

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  Kenilworth public schools

  Sept 2016 - Jun 2017

  Special education teacher

  - Taught 4 special education classes in World and American History- Developed interesting course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students- Maintained accurate student records and documents as needed- Used variety of teaching techniques to encourage student critical thinking and discussion

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  South river public library

  Sept 2017 - now

  - Provides reference services to patrons in person and by phone- Orders and catalogs audio-visual materials- Contributes regular posts to library social media accounts- Assists circulation staff as needed - Provides reference services to patrons at the help desk of the South River Public Library- Beginning implementation for STEM programming for spring and summer- Assisted librarians in developing and weeding collections- Assist circulation department as needed

  • Librarian

    Oct 2020 - now

  • Library Intern

    Feb 2019 - Oct 2020

  • Library Assistant

    Sept 2017 - Jan 2019
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  Ess | source4teachers

  Sept 2017 - Sept 2018

  Special education paraprofessional

  - Assisted resource room teachers in a special education classroom at Joyce Kilmer Middle School.- Promoted positive behaviors and work habits within classroom.- Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks.- Tutored children individually and in small groups to help them with difficult subjects.

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  Ess

  Dec 2018 - Jun 2019

  School library media specialist

  Long term substitute for the School Library Media Specialist at Kilmer Middle School

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  Trenton board of education/trenton public schools

  Sept 2019 - Feb 2023

  Special education teacher

  Special Education Social Studies Teacher at the new Trenton Restorative Academy, a middle/high school for students with behavioral challenges who are enrolled in Trenton Public Schools.

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  Linden free public library

  Jul 2023 - now

  • Interim Library Director

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Assistant Library Director

    Jul 2023 - Aug 2023