Youth Services Librarian (Teen Focus) at Pueblo City-County Library District (2020-04 – 2025-07)
- Designed and delivered high-impact teen programming across seven branches, incorporating connected learning principles and emphasizing communication and cooperation skills, creativity, and social-emotional development.
- Led development of innovative programs, including "Youth Kickback," a community-based initiative focused on teen mental health and wellness in partnership with local organizations.
- Built and sustained partnerships with schools, nonprofits, and community groups to expand access to library services and increase teen engagement.
- Delivered information literacy instruction to high school students, teaching research strategies, database use, and critical evaluation of sources.
- Collaborated with educators during professional development sessions to promote Pueblo's ConnectED program, expanding student access to library resources.
- Established and facilitated a Teen Advisory Board, empowering youth voice in program planning and library services.
- Coordinated teen volunteer program, including recruitment, training, and supervision.
- Managed teen collections, including weeding, displays, and promotion of diverse and representative materials.
- Partnered with Community Relations to market programs through outreach and targeted communications.
- Contributed to Summer Reading program design, including development of teen engagement strategies and incentive systems.
- Provided direct patron support across service desks, including research assistance, technology help, and conflict de-escalation.
- Maintained awareness of trends in teen services, literature, and culture to inform programming and collection development.
Library Assistant at William Jeanes Memorial Library (2019-03 – 2020-02)
- Delivered readers' advisory services to youth and families, fostering engagement through personalized recommendations.
- Supported inclusive programming for teens with disabilities in collaboration with Teen Librarian.
- Managed circulation workflows, shelving, and materials processing with high attention to detail.
Library Intern at Millvale Community Library (2018-06 – 2018-09)
- Developed and taught Girls Code Club, introducing youth to coding concepts through Scratch.
- Planned and facilitated programs for children and teens, incorporating technology and creative learning.
- Assisted with launch and organization of a community tool library initiative.
- Provided circulation and patron support services.
Library Assistant (Pitt Partners Program) at Scott Township Public Library (2017-09 – 2018-06)
- Supported daily library operations including circulation, patron assistance, and technical support.
- Led reading groups and assisted users with research and technology needs.
- Managed materials handling, holds, and interlibrary logistics.
Volunteer at The Garage (2026-03 – Present)
- Supported after-school nonprofit serving primarily middle and high school Latino students with afterschool homework help and activities.
Volunteer at Treehouse Books (2017-01 – 2017-07)
- Supported a community-based literacy nonprofit serving youth in an underserved neighborhood without access to public or school libraries.
- Initiated and led a weekly book delivery program to increase access to reading materials.
- Assisted in collection management of children's and young adult areas.
Writing Instructor at University of Pennsylvania
Designed and delivered curriculum, facilitated discussions, and provided individualized academic support—experience directly applicable to teen instruction and program facilitation.
Teaching Assistant at University of Pennsylvania
Designed and delivered curriculum, facilitated discussions, and provided individualized academic support—experience directly applicable to teen instruction and program facilitation.
