Alyson Tong

Creative and knowledgeable librarian and educator with 6 years experience in academic libraries and 4 years as a Special Education Teacher. Experienced with children from two to eighteen years old as well as undergraduate and graduate students. Seeks to find rewarding remote work that can still bring a love academia and the written word to her new professional journey through exercising the many skills she ahs acquired in her 10 years of professional experience..

Has provided services to children in special education through resource push-in/pull-out, co-teaching, and special education specific subject classes.

Experience with professional and legal writing as well as communication and team collaboration through case managing IEPs. Expertise in developing and curating literacy and student transition skill curriculum. Creates a nurturing environment for all to find their passions and be their best selves while encouraging growth.

Education Specialist at Mt. Diablo Unified School District (2023-08 – Present)

• Curate curriculum to provide services focusing on literacy, mathematic foundations, study skills, and transition skills
• Interprets and implement the student's Individualized Educational Program (IEP)
• Create safe, supportive and engaging learning environment for all
• Encourage parent and community engagement
• Engage in cycles of data driven instruction to inform planning and personalize instruction to student needs

Education Specialist at Rocketship Futuro Academy (2022-08 – 2023-06)

• Collaborate with content teachers to provide instructional support and approved modification to the curriculum
• Interprets and implement the student's Individualized Educational Program (IEP)
• Engage in co-teaching principles to provide an integrated classroom
• Encourage parent and community engagement
• Engage in cycles of data driven instruction to inform planning and personalize instruction to student needs

Reserves Manager, Service Desk Supervisor, & Reference Librarian at Saint Mary's College Library (2017-02 – 2022-06)

• Develop and enforce circulation policies and procedures.
• Selected by managers to attend IUG 2021 conference, and Link+ conferences each year of employment
• Manage calendars, space reservations, and various Libguides.
• Maintained and regulated the use of high-profile items such as Educational Assessment Kits collection, Textbook Collection, and Course Reserves.
• Conduct research help with Reference Desk shifts for 3 years.

Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Liberal Arts – Saint Mary's College of California (2016)

MLIS in Academic Focus – University of Arizona (2018)

Master’s in Special Education – National University (2025)