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Maria Gonsalves Librarian 367 street, oakland road, USA
mariamaria@email.com
442289773456
Librarian with nearly ten years of secondary and university experience. Specialized in developing research tools and courses to strengthen students’ research abilities. Skilled in translating library services and policies into tangible, comprehensible resources for students. Award-winning abilities in display development and implementation.
Professional Experience
Green Star College
Librarian
(Jun 2015 to Present) 9 Years & 6 Months

Initiated and co-developed new online catalog to promote efficient student and faculty research

Develop instructional materials on research methods in various formats (web, multimedia, print)

Write and publish library blog and maintain social media pages

Procter Grammar School
Librarian
(Aug 2014 to May 2015) 9 Months

Consulted with colleagues and teachers to develop and construct monthly displays on various academic topics, such as playwrights, African American history, and the Revolutionary War

Spearheaded project streamlining former magazine subscriptions and selecting new subscriptions that best fit the current needs of the teachers and students, saving the library $1,0000 annually.

Catalogued hundreds of new acquisitions, maintaining accurate data on materials

Procter Grammar School
Assistant Librarian
(Apr 2013 to Jan 2014) 9 Months

Developed skills in reference, periodical, and special collections through supervised rotations

Oversaw daily patron services and assisted patrons with research questions

Created four displays that emphasized the diversity of the library’s collections, receiving an award for excellence in research for one display.

Technical Skills
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Personal Skills
Education
Highland University
Masters in Education
(Aug 2010 to Mar 2012)
Highland University
Bachelors of Education
(Sep 2008 to May 2010)
Yale College
GCE Advanced Level
(Feb 2006 to Jan 2008)
SKILLS
Certified
Computer Applications: Mac, PC, Word, Excel, GoogleDocs, RefWorks, SPSS
Web Publishing:
HTML, Dreamweaver, WordPress, Wikis
Instructional Tools:
Blackboard, Turnitin, D2L
Personal
  • Nationality
    United States
  • D.O.B
    1984/08/12
  • Marital Status
    Married
  • Driving License
    Yes
Languages
English (UK)
Native or Bilingual Proficiency
French
Professional Working Proficiency
Spanish
Elementary Proficiency
Activities & Interests