RESUME
Professional
Information
I am a certified school librarian who curates and creates promotional content for educators and community organizations.
Author
AASL Standards Based Learning for Primary Grades:
21 Lessons Inspired by Picture Books
Freelance Content Writer
Bookpagez.com
2016 - present
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Curate booklists
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Write lesson plans
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Create worksheets
Library Media Specialist
Colchester Elementary School
2008 - 2016
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Curated resources to enhance classroom instruction and support independent learning
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Collaboratively worked with teachers to support lessons in STEAM and problem-solving exploration
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Purchased highly recommended books to inspire children to want to read for fun and learn about the world around them
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Maintained a current and relevant library collection
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Edited MARC records for search engine optimization
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Supported independent learners
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Created monthly and annual library reports
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Facilitated Read Across America week and the Summer Reading Challenge
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Photographed school events
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Published videos
Contributing Writer
School Library Monthly
Schlosser, Maureen. “Strategic Leadership and the School Librarian.” School Library Monthly, 31(6), 37-38.
Contributing Writer
Library Media Connection
Schlosser, Maureen, and Barbara Johnson. “Integrating the Arts Through Inquiry in the Library Media Program.” Library Media Connection, vol. 32, no. 6, 2014, pp. 8–10.
Work
Experience
Education
Blogger
Knowledgequest.org
2015 - Present
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Write blog posts about picture books and resources to inspire curiosity and creativity in the school library.
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Research and Develop lists of picture books that compel students to inquire and create
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Photograph and blog about professional development events
Blogger
librarylessonswithbooks.com
2017 - Present
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Curate compelling picture books
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Write lesson ideas that support the standards
Social Media Editorial Board
American Association of School Librarians
2017-Present
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Contribute daily posts about remarkable picture books and relevant lessons for school librarians
Summer Reading Program
Goodwin Elementary School
2017
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Created promotional video to inspire children to read over the summer
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Scheduled teachers to read at the public library
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Organized set-up, clean-up and food
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Photographed teachers reading to students
Nutmeg Book Selection Committee
2013-2016
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Compiled lists of outstanding children's books for state book award
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Co-chair for 1-year term
Volunteer
Work
University of California San Diego Extension
2015- 2017
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Certification, Digital Media Content Creation
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
2012 - 2014
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Master of Education, School Library and Information Technologies
Western Connecticut State University
1986-1989
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Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education and Teaching
Skills
Photoshop
Illustrator
Lightroom
Photography
Wordpress
InDesign
iMovie