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Passionate Library Media Specialist building a culture of information literacy, creating opportunities for digital citizenship, and instilling a passion for stories. Champion of Equity ensuring inclusive access to a diverse and dynamic collection of physical and digital library resources, cultivating critical thinking skills, and empowering students to navigate and understand the ever-evolving digital landscape. Creative Collaborator that develops engaging programs and fosters team-building experiences that promote empathy, encourage deeper thinking, and celebrate diversity in the classroom.
Passionate Library Media Specialist building a culture of information literacy, creating opportunities for digital citizenship, and instilling a passion for stories. Champion of Equity ensuring inclusive access to a diverse and dynamic collection of physical and digital library resources, cultivating critical thinking skills, and empowering students to navigate and understand the ever-evolving digital landscape. Creative Collaborator that develops engaging programs and fosters team-building experiences that promote empathy, encourage deeper thinking, and celebrate diversity in the classroom.
Work experience
Work experience
Sep 2021 – Present
Somerville High School, Somerville, NJ
Library Media Specialist
Cultural Diversity Club Advisor
Cafe con Libros Book Club Advisor
Character Education Committee
Feb 2021 – May 2021
South Brunswick High School, South Brunswick, NJ
Student Teacher
Nov 2016 – Dec 2020
WESTAT
Assessment Coordinator Specialist
Sep 2015 - Present
Frank J Dugan Elementary School, Marlboro, NJ
Volunteer Library Coordinator
Oct 2019 - May 2020
Pennsylvania State University, Jersey CIty, NJ
Data Collector - PEAK Project
Education
Education
May 2019 - May 2021
Rutgers University
Master's of Information - Library and Information Science, GPA 4.0
Relevant Coursework
· Emerging Literacies
· Learning Theories
· Young Adult Reading and Literacy
· Search & Information Landscape
· Information Technology
June 1996 - August 1998
Montclair State University
Bachelors of Arts - Psychology, Cum Laude
Workshop Presentations
Workshop Presentations
Certificates
Certificates
Resume
Resume
· CEAS – May 2021
. Multilingual Learners & the Science of Reading
· Flip Badge This! Teaching Students to Love Databases
· Supporting NGSS with Video Games
· How Digital Stressors Impact Student Learning
· Inclusive Technology: Breaking Barriers and Empowering Learners
· Diversity & Equity in Education
· Strategies for Cultivating Expert Researchers
· Empowering Learners with AI
. Youth Mental Health Training
. Restorative Practices - Train the Trainer
. Making Digital Citizenship Meaningful
Extracurricular Activities
Extracurricular Activities
· NJ Association of School Librarians
Professional Outreach, Chair
· American Library Association
Committee of Professional Ethics, Member
· Volunteer - 180 Turning Lives Around
. Volunteer - Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice, Princeton, NJ
Defenders of the Right to Read
· Contributor – School Library NJ
Social Media
Social Media
· Instagram: @MrsC_Library
· Twitter: @atcaporale
· Twitter: @theVilleLMC
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