AMANDA STEPHEN FISTER

2787-A Calumet St., Columbus, OH 43202 | (614) 581-4350 | amanda.a.stephen@gmail.com

http://amandastephenfister.weebly.com
EDUCATION
Kent State University, Kent, OH
Masters of Library and Information Science
Coursework focused on Youth Services
Otterbein University, Westerville, OH
BA in English and History, Magna Cum Laude

December 2013

June 2002

WORK EXPERIENCE
Columbus Metropolitan Library, Gahanna Branch
September 2015-Present
Information Services Specialist, Youth Services
Prepare and present weekly story time program for toddlers and their caregivers
Prepare and present weekly baby lap program for infants and their caregivers
Prepare and present weekly family story time
Conduct reference interviews, research and answer questions for customers
Troubleshoot basic technology issues faced by customers
Conduct reading conversations and recommend books for customers
Columbus Metropolitan Library, Karl Road Branch
Youth Services Specialist
November 2014-September 2015
Engaged young children and caregivers in early literacy activities to prepare them for Kindergarten
Read with individual Kindergarten-3rd grade students with focus on improving their reading
Helped parents, caregivers, and children of all ages in selecting books which they will find engaging
and which would help them grow in their literacy
Assisted adults and youth with basic computer issues
Ready to Read Corps, Columbus Metropolitan Library
Practicum Student
September & October 2013
Helped create lesson plans for infant and toddler participants in Ready to Read Corps program
which helps teach early literacy skills to limited income children and caregivers
Shadowed Ready to Read Corps Specialists in the field
Franklin County Extension, The Ohio State University
Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program Assistant
August 2006-April 2013
Prepared and taught nutrition lessons to limited income audiences, focusing on youth for last four
years
Helped write and pilot curriculum for 4th grade students

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Recruited and communicated with teachers, principals, and directors at schools, recreation facilities,
social services agencies, and other locations
Administered and compiled paperwork needed for program

Various Temporary Agencies

Office Temporary & Nanny
Aug. 2002- Aug. 2006
Completed office tasks including: compiling spreadsheets, analyzing data, updating computer
systems, sorting and organizing employee files
Participated in training of new employees
Supervised and entertained children of various ages
Kids Club, St. Aloysius Social Service Center
Day Camp Teacher
Summers 1998-2002
Worked in low income neighborhood with students of varying ages
Prepared and executed lesson plans with objective of improving students academic performance
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Worthington Park Library
Volunteer
September 2012 July 2015
Change materials status in Polaris, pull reserves requested by patrons, remove expired reserve
materials, and perform other tasks
Xenos Christian Fellowship
College & High School Bible Study Leader
Researched, prepared, and presented teachings to students
Scheduled, planned, and facilitated retreats and activities
Built unity and resolved conflict within leadership team
Mentored students.

2001-2011

Urban Concern
Reading Tutor & Homework Helper
1997-1998
Every school day, helped elementary students in low income neighborhood improve their reading
skills & aided with homework
MEMBERSHIPS
American Library Association
Columbus Association of Library Science Students of Ohio
Served as Administrator of group
References Available Upon Request

2012-2014
2012-Dec. 2013