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Valparaiso University
Bachelor of Science in Fine Arts with Senior Honors, May 1990.
Experience Oak Park Elementary School District 97 2015–Present
Library Assistant/Substitute Teacher
Skilled in classroom management, library operations, and studio art instruction
Performed as interim librarian and classroom teacher for absences of up to 12 weeks.
Assisted students with reading comprehension exercises, research queries, literature
selections, digital media production, robotics projects, and materials circulation needs.
Developed lesson plans for poetry (grades 3–5), read-alouds, and digital citizenship.
Hosted author visits, book clubs, and school- and district-level Reading Olympics.
Operations Manager
Ran administrative operations for Chicago flagship store with $5 million annual sales.
Managed HR processes including payroll, benefits, and time cards for 20 employees.
Supervised cash management of bank deposits, transactions, receipts, and reports.