230 Segreganset Road

JULIE A. OBRIEN jao7269@verizon.net Taunton, MA 02780

(774)218-4683

PROFILE Promote 21 century information literacy skills to all learners. Analyze complex and detailed material and solve problems. Master challenges of new position and create an effective school curriculum. Strong organizational ability, people skills, and professionalism.
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EDUCATION Masters of Library and Information Studies. University of Rhode Island, May 2012 o Kappa Delti Pi International Honor Society in Education; Iota Sigma Chapter Paralegal Certificate Roger Williams University, May 1996 Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Public Administration) University of Hartford, May 1991 LICENSURE School Library Media Certification, all grades (Rhode Island#61866) School Library Media Initial Licensure (MA application pending) Instructional Technology Initial Licensure (MA application pending)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Coordinator of Technology and Curriculum Integration, San Miguel School, Providence, RI July 2012 present Design and implement school-wide technology curriculum, including lesson plans and projects, which aligns with the Common Core State Standards and the National Educational Technology Standards as developed by the International Society for Technology in Education. Teach technology and computer science classes that incorporate keyboarding, research and digital citizenship components to grades 5, 6, 7, and 8 in a computer lab setting. Supervise after-school Technology Club. Provide training, support, and professional development to teachers in the use of technology to integrate into their programs. Create and continually update Educational Website for staff, students and parents. Facilitate awareness of outside training opportunities and workshops for teachers and administrators. Provide technical support and set-up for school events and meetings. Work with Academic Dean and Director of Development in exploring and seeking funding options. Assist in the preparation of annual Erate and OSHEAN/RINET applications and reporting. Set-up and install new, state-of-of-the-art computers. Manage network, equipment, licenses, and basic trouble-shooting of computers. Serve as liaison to network service consultant. Research and evaluate new online school community management system.

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School Committee Confidential Secretary, Taunton Public Schools, Taunton, MA March 2007 present Attend bi-monthly meetings of the Taunton School Committee. Provide minutes of meetings to all School Committee members. Catechetical Instructor, St. John the Evangelist Church, Attleboro, MA September 2007 present Provide religious education instruction to children in grades 1 and 2. Teach grade 2 students in preparation for the celebration of the Gift of Reconciliation and Gift of First Eucharist. Student Teaching: Silver Lake Regional Middle School, Kingston, MA January April 2012 Bishop Stang High School, Dartmouth, MA Created Glogsters and LibGuides for student use in completing assignments. Collaborated with teachers to construct lesson plans and instruction. Taught 7th, 8th, and 10th grade classes on various multimedia and web evaluation/search strategies. Prepared bulletin board displays on Dystopian Novels and YALSAs Teen Tech Week. Assisted in daily cataloging and circulation procedures. Attended MSLA and RIEMA annual conferences. Library Assistant (p/t), Taunton Public Schools, Taunton, MA March 2009 June 2010 Accessioned new materials into the middle school library collection. Assisted students in selecting materials for pleasure and curricula. Prepared educational displays focusing on current events. Evening Secretary (p/t), Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP, Quincy, MA June 2002 May 2009 Revised various legal documents and memoranda of law. Assisted in preparation of firm profile for potential clients. Assembled contents of seminar presentation materials for Senior Partners. Paralegal, Campbell, Campbell, Edwards & Conroy, P.C, Boston, MA February 1997 August 2001 Obtained and organized discovery materials. Prepared and issued trial and deposition subpoenas. Prepared potential exhibits for deposition and trial, including list of witnesses to be called at trial. Summarized deposition testimony and medical records. Drafted discovery requests and responses, motions and memoranda of law. Assisted in tracking and settlement of asbestos litigation matters. Assisted in the defense of product liability cases at trial. Administrative Assistant, Office of the District Attorney, Paul F. Walsh, Jr., New Bedford, MA August 1992 February 1997 Prepared case files for trial and pre-trial hearings. Assisted in notifying victims and witnesses of case status. Managed office filing procedures.
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PUBLICATIONS Old Ironsides Lesson Plan : Published April 2012 on AASL Learning4Life Lesson Plan Database (http://aasl.jesandco.org)

COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; Google Docs for Education; Destiny; Winnebego, OCLC, HELIN Consortium, HW Wilson, SAILS, MASSCat, GALE, ABC-Clio, and Facts on File databases; TrueOutcomes, TaskStream, and Sakai. MEDIA / TECHNOLOGY SKILLS LibGuides, Blogging, Glogster, Voki, Podcasting, Moviemaker, Photostory 3, Weebly, Prezi, Pinterest, Symbaloo, TypingWeb, Digital Passport, Commonsense Media, Edmodo, and Engrade. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education; Iota Sigma Chapter 2011 to present Massachusetts Library Association (MLA) 2012 to present Massachusetts School Library Association (MSLA) 2012 to present American School of School Librarians (AASL) 2012 to present o Program Reviewer for the 16th National Conference & Exhibition (2012) o IDEAxCHANGE Reviewer for the 16th National Conference & Exhibition (2013) American Library Association (ALA) 2012 to present Library and Information Technology Association (LITA) 2012 to present Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA) 2012 to present Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) 2012 to present Massachusetts Media Literacy Consortium (MMLC) 2013 to present

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