Jenny Gapp
Portland, Oregon
EDUCATION
2007-present Emporia State University, MLS, 08/09
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 06/03
M: Comparative Literature, m: Peace Studies
CORE COMPETENCIES
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
08/09-present Media Specialist; Portland Public School District
Sabin Elementary & ACCESS Academy Schools
Andrew Dauch, Principal at Sabin (503) 916-6181
06/10-present Teacher Ranger Teacher; National Park Service
Betty Upchurch, Research Librarian
Grand Canyon National Park (928) 638-7768
03/09-present Volunteer Virtual Reference Librarian, L-Net
Emily Papagini, Coordinator
11/09-02/10 Volunteer Assistant Swim Coach, Benson High School, PPS
Ken Weinberg, Head Coach
06/09-08/09 Cultural Resources Internship; Grand Teton National Park
Alice M. Hart, Curator, Colter Bay Visitor Center and Indian Arts Museum
01/03-06/09 Library Media Teacher; Cascade School District #5
Leanne Deffenbaugh, Junior High Principal (503) 749-8236
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 (541) 684-7237
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
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-present Emporia State University, MLS, 08/09
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 06/03
M: Comparative Literature, m: Peace Studies
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Teacher of information literacy in the capacity of an elementary and secondary school librarian; also provide reference, develop collection, process materials, prepare records and reports, maintain catalog and website, provide reader’s advisory and technical support.
- Deliver virtual reference (through volunteer activities with L-Net).
- Contribute to professional development through continuing education, conferences, committees and professional literature.
- Advisor of middle school yearbook, editor of library newsletter and arts & literature zine.
- Participant in Outward Bound educator’s outing in the North Cascades, 06/05; college coursework and training in experiential education including environmental education.
- Directed experience as technical services assistant in an academic library (Kellenberger Library in Eugene, Oregon).
- Fourteen years collective experience working with the public in the capacity of lifeguard, swim instructor, sales associate, and receptionist.
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
08/09-present Media Specialist; Portland Public School District
Sabin Elementary & ACCESS Academy Schools
Andrew Dauch, Principal at Sabin (503) 916-6181
06/10-present Teacher Ranger Teacher; National Park Service
Betty Upchurch, Research Librarian
Grand Canyon National Park (928) 638-7768
03/09-present Volunteer Virtual Reference Librarian, L-Net
Emily Papagini, Coordinator
11/09-02/10 Volunteer Assistant Swim Coach, Benson High School, PPS
Ken Weinberg, Head Coach
06/09-08/09 Cultural Resources Internship; Grand Teton National Park
Alice M. Hart, Curator, Colter Bay Visitor Center and Indian Arts Museum
01/03-06/09 Library Media Teacher; Cascade School District #5
Leanne Deffenbaugh, Junior High Principal (503) 749-8236
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 (541) 684-7237
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, document cameras and ActivBoards.
- Quick adaptability to work specific Database Systems (OPRD reservation system, Spectrum/Winnebago and Millennium’s VIA 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. Contributor to Library and Technology Leaders Cadre at PPS.
- Experience with web page software and design (Dreamweaver, Word Press, Weebly, Red Dot CMS)
- 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 conference attendee (volunteer 04/09)
- BERS young adult literature conference attendee
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
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.