JENNY GAPP
Portland, Oregon
EDUCATION
2007-2009 Emporia State University, MLS
2005-2007 Portland State University, Initial Licensure, K-12, Educational Media
2002 Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro (UO study abroad program)
2000-2003 University of Oregon, B.A. Comparative Literature 06/14/03
M: Comparative Literature, m: Peace Studies
CORE COMPETENCIES
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
09/09-present Media Specialist; Portland Public School District
Sabin Elementary & ACCESS Academy
06/09-08/09 Cultural Resources Internship; Grand Teton National Park
Alice M. Hart, Curator
Colter Bay Visitor Center and Indian Arts Museum
Grand Teton National Park
01/03-06/09 Library Media Teacher; Cascade School District #5
Leanne Deffenbaugh, Junior High Principal
06/05-08/05 Seasonal Ranger Aide; Silver Falls State Park, OPRD
06/04-08/04 Lead in Day Use Booth operations, Reservation Booth Operator,
06/03-11/03 Group Reservations Coordinator
Steve Janiszewski, Cascade District Manager, OPRD
09/98-06/99 Technical Services Assistant; Kellenberger Library,
Northwest Christian University
Steve Silver, MLS, M.Mus., Library Director
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
03/09-present L-Net, virtual reference librarian
04/09 OLA Conference, assisted with registration
01/04 Salem Public Library
01/04 SMART program volunteer at Aumsville Elementary
01/03-03/03 Mentor for Riverfront School and Career Center
10/02 Read for Joy/El Gozo de Leer Program with Eugene Public Library
REFERENCES*
Perri (Pierina) Parise, Director; Oregon Distance Education Program, SLIM, ESU
Lois Hanson; Social Studies Teacher, Cascade Jr. High
Carl Shepherd, Park Ranger; Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, Silver Falls State Park
*Please contact me directly for further Reference information.
Portland, Oregon
EDUCATION
2007-2009 Emporia State University, MLS
2005-2007 Portland State University, Initial Licensure, K-12, Educational Media
2002 Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro (UO study abroad program)
2000-2003 University of Oregon, B.A. Comparative Literature 06/14/03
M: Comparative Literature, m: Peace Studies
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Extensive experience as an information literacy instructor in the capacity of an elementary and secondary school librarian; also provide reference, develop collection, process materials, prepare records and reports, maintain catalog, provide reader’s advisory and technical support.
- Significant practice in delivering virtual reference (through volunteer activities with L-Net)
- Participate in professional development through continuing education, conferences, committees (curriculum and technology respectively) and professional literature.
- Active engagement of editing process of school yearbook, library newsletter, and arts & literature zine, as well as writer for high school and college newspaper.
- Participant in Outward Bound educator’s outing in the North Cascades, 06/05; college coursework and training in experiential education
- Fourteen years collective experience working with the public in the capacity of lifeguard, swim instructor, sales associate, and receptionist.
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
09/09-present Media Specialist; Portland Public School District
Sabin Elementary & ACCESS Academy
06/09-08/09 Cultural Resources Internship; Grand Teton National Park
Alice M. Hart, Curator
Colter Bay Visitor Center and Indian Arts Museum
Grand Teton National Park
01/03-06/09 Library Media Teacher; Cascade School District #5
Leanne Deffenbaugh, Junior High Principal
06/05-08/05 Seasonal Ranger Aide; Silver Falls State Park, OPRD
06/04-08/04 Lead in Day Use Booth operations, Reservation Booth Operator,
06/03-11/03 Group Reservations Coordinator
Steve Janiszewski, Cascade District Manager, OPRD
09/98-06/99 Technical Services Assistant; Kellenberger Library,
Northwest Christian University
Steve Silver, MLS, M.Mus., Library Director
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
- Microsoft Applications. Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Excel, and Outlook.
- Knowledge in the use of Web 2.0 (wikis, blogs, podcasts, etc.).
- Manage and troubleshoot AV equipment in school library including digital projectors and ActivBoards (SmartBoards).
- Quick adaptability to work specific Database Systems (OPRD reservation system, Spectrum/Winnebago automated library software, Past Perfect museum software).
- Extensive education in Internet search skills (Boolean operators, truncation, wildcards).
- Leadership in IT: led professional development workshops on PowerPoint, OSLIS/EBSCO, created quick guides on image searching, creating pdf files, etc.
- Experience with web page software and design (Dreamweaver, Drupal, Word Press)
- Academic research tools: JSTOR, LexisNexis Academic, ERIC, etc.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Initial I Teaching License, State of Oregon, license # 10393215
- American Red Cross, Standard First Aid, exp. 09/18/2010
- Good Samaritan CPR (adult, child & AED), exp. 02/24/11
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- Professional Memberships: OASL, OEA, NEA, ALA
- OLA and OASL conference attendee
- BERS young adult literature conference attendee
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
03/09-present L-Net, virtual reference librarian
04/09 OLA Conference, assisted with registration
01/04 Salem Public Library
01/04 SMART program volunteer at Aumsville Elementary
01/03-03/03 Mentor for Riverfront School and Career Center
10/02 Read for Joy/El Gozo de Leer Program with Eugene Public Library
REFERENCES*
Perri (Pierina) Parise, Director; Oregon Distance Education Program, SLIM, ESU
Lois Hanson; Social Studies Teacher, Cascade Jr. High
Carl Shepherd, Park Ranger; Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, Silver Falls State Park
*Please contact me directly for further Reference information.