Johanna de León Torres
Montgomery Village, MD 20886
cel: 787-***-****
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Talented librarian with multiple skills in diverse fields of librarianship seeking a challenging administrative library position WORK EXPERIENCE
Accounting and Audit Library Director 1995-2002
Employer: Arthur Andersen
Supervisor: Sra. Maridel Corretjer 787-***-**** (may be contacted) Accomplishments:
Skillful in administrating local area library cd-network
Creation of online catalog accessed thru Lotus Notes
Implement barcoding system for automation and cataloging of resources.
Research online legal and non-legal researches, databases searches - Lexis/Nexis, Westlaw among other online systems
Collection development of accounting, auditing and legal books and reference resources.
Law Library Director 2002-2003
Employer: Puerto Rico State Justice Department
Supervisor: Judge Ramón Melendez Castro, San Juan Regional Court, 787-***-****, ext. 2419 (may be contacted)
Accomplishments:
Performed online and print legal research - Lexis/Nexis, MicroJurisPR, Westlaw
Administrated regional distribution of Annotated Laws of Puerto Rico
Supervision of law library employees
Offered English workshops regarding resources and online systems available to state attorneys
School Library Media Specialist/English Teacher 2006-2013 Employer: Bonneville School
Supervisor: Mrs. Sylvia Ramos 787-***-**** (may be contacted) Accomplishments:
English teacher for 9th grade (3 years)
Expert in reorganization of school library
In charge of all technical service, weeding, review and evaluate material for acquisition.
Worked with LMS: MandarinM3
Expert with library administration including budget and personnel handling
Implemented technology area including internet services
Assist students and teachers
Taught Research and Information skills to students
Selection and acquisition of online databases for curriculum enrichment
Preparation and development of library policy manual
Budget Coordination
School Library Media Specialist/Technology Coordinator/Federal Funds Coordinator Employer: The Palmas Academy 2013 – 2017
Supervisor: Dr. Lidia Verson, Headmaster
787-***-**** (may be contacted)
Accomplishments:
Reorganized and transformed complete elementary, middle and high school library.
Select, acquire and maintain library collection with electronic and print resources supporting the school curriculum.
Work with LMS: Mandarin3
In charge of all technological aspects of library media center including selection and acquisition databases and print resources; Selection and acquisition of online databases for curriculum enrichment
Maintain teachers updated with education technology trends as well administrate technology resources
Expert with library administration including budget and personnel handling
Develop and implement policies and procedures
Development of Computer Curriculum.
Participated as part of Steering Middle State Committee
Led the Information Technology Committee during the Middle State Accreditation
Coordinate and administer Federal Funds Title II A & B, in coordination with the Department of Education
Promote and coordinate the use of instructional resources, online databases, technology and equipment which will enrich the curriculum
Provide leadership and expertise necessary to ensure that the school library program is aligned with the mission, goals and objectives of the school
Development of e-book readers and implementation of school procedure for these electronic resources
Preparation and development of library policy and procedure manual
Budget Coordination with Finance department
Preparation, coordination, communication and all contract dealings with publishing houses for database and print collection/teacher’s resources Assistant Media Specialist
Employer: South Lake Elementary Public School 2018 - present Supervisor: Ms. Debra Kennedy
Accomplishments:
Assists in technical service – processing new books, labelling and identifying
Work with Destiny LMS
Assists media specialist in diverse tasks (library and adiministrative) SKILLS
Online Systems: legal databases: Westlaw, Lexis/Nexis, Dun and Bradstreet; LexJuris (PR); Internet and technology savvy; Word processing programs: Microsoft Word, WordPerfect; Lotus Notes & LMS programs: Mandarin M3 and Destiny. Detail oriented, excellent phone skills, highly organized and finest abilities with multiple tasking. Excellent communication, translating and writing skills in English and Spanish languages. Vast experience with law firm and library (school and specialized, legal and accounting) EDUCATION
Miami Dade Community College 1984
AA Degree, Paralegal Studies
Florida International University May 1990
B.S. Degree, Criminal Justice, Minor: International Relations University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus June 1996
Master’s Degree, Library and Information Science