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Kari G. Karp

MLS Candidate (2009)

abp706@r.postjobfree.com

Southern Connecticut State University501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CT 06515

Department of Information and Library Science

Fax: 203-***-**** / Phone 203-***-****

Toll Free: 1-888-500-SCSU, then press 4

Objective

To become a library media specialist in a secondary setting

Education

[ 2006-present ] Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT

Master of Library Science degree and certification, Expected Spring 2009

§ Overall GPA 3.97

§ Courses taken: ILS 501 Introduction to Information Science, ILS 503 Foundations of Librarianship, ILS 504 Reference and Information Resources and Services, ILS 506 Information Analysis and Organization, ILS 512 Materials and Services for Adolescents, ILS 519 Acquisitions and Development of Library Information Resources, ILS 562 School Library Media Centers, ILS 570 Utilizing Instructional Media, ILS 575 Instructional Design Principles, ILS 693 Issues in School Library Media Centers

§ Enrolled in ILS 680 Evaluation and Research and EDU 566 Media Utilization and Curriculum

§ Proficient in Windows NT and XP

§ Experience with MS Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Excel

[ 2000-2002 ] Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT

Post Baccalaureate Certification in Modern Languages

§ Overall GPA 3.97

§ License: French (018)

§ Endorsement: K-12

§ Modern and Classical Student Recognition Award, 2001

[ 1996-1999 ] University of Georgia Athens, GA

Bachelor of Arts in French

§ Overall GPA 3.88

§ Graduated magna cum laude

§ Dean’s List

§ Presidential Scholar

§ Alpha Delta Lambda Honor Society, 1997

§ Golden Key Honor Society, 1999

§ Phi Beta Kappa, 2000

§ Pi Delta Phi French National Honor Society, 1999

§ Prix d’honneur, “Best Student in French Literature Award” – Pi Delta Phi, 1999

Professional experience

[ 2002-present ] Simsbury High School Simsbury, CT

World Language Teacher

§ Teach French 1, 2, and 4 level classes

§ Develop curriculum using Understanding by Design framework

§ Incorporate educational technology in alternative assessments (i.e. podcasts,wikis, and digital video)

§ Trained to be a BEST mentor or cooperating teacher

§ Connecticut Organization of Language Teachers presenter, 2006 and 2007

§ Simsbury Teacher of the Year nominee, 2007

§ NAMES Program teacher-facilitator, 2008 and 2009

§ Students for Animal Rights club co-advisor, 2008-2009

[ 1999-2002 ] Borders Books & Music Farmington, CT

Bookseller

§ Shelved books in the Social Sciences section

§ Assisted customers at the information desk

[ 1996-1999 ] Russell Library Athens, GA

Student Assistant

§ Shelved journals and microform

§ Assisted patrons at the Periodicals desk

§ Instructed patrons on how to use microfiche and microfilm readers to find periodical articles and do census research

Professional memberships

American Library Association, American Association of School Librarians, Connecticut Association of School Librarians (board member)

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